In memory of Bryan John Yorke (3rd January 1948 - 28th May 2022).

 A hugely knowledgeable but utterly humble man. He loved this area, and enjoyed sharing its natural riches through his informative and delightful blogs. 

They will continue to be available, for reference and discovery.

Thank you, Bryan, for your warmth, wisdom, and wit.

Lasiommata megera - Wall Butterfly

Lasiommata megera (The Wall)

Showing a good view of the underside

Photo: Holme Stinted Pastures on 29th May 2020

(Click over to enlarge)

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)

Meadow Brown (Click over to enlarge)

Photo: Hutton Roof on 2nd August 2001

Showing a breeding pair

Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)

A beautiful Small Heath butterfly

Photo: Haslingden, Lancs

Small Heath Butterfly (underside with tight wings) on Hutton Roof

5th June 2019

It was cold and the Small Heath butterfly allowed me to get really close to take a photo, it was obviously not flitty today, more docile.

Speckled Wood

Speckled Wood (click over to enlarge)

Photo: Warton Crag o 11th May 2019

You rarely get to take a photo with the wings closed - reason: it was during heavy rain

Dairy page Jottings

DIARY PAGES AND JOTTINGS

15th April 2020 - Quarry Wood, Dalton Hall Estate
First Speckled Wood of the year 

6th April 2019  - Slape Lane, Burton In Kendal, Lancelot Clark Storth (CWT)

Brimstone (2), Red Admiral (1), Peacock (5) Comma (1)

Also interesting watching Comma agressive with Peacock

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8th April 2019 - Plain Quarry Car Park, Dalton Ln, Burton In Kendal
Brimstone

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8th April 2019 - Silverdale Cove
Brimstone (2)

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INDEX AND FRONT PAGE

Click over the latin name for quick access to species

Anthocharis cardamines (Orange Tip)

Argynnis aglaja (Dark Green Fritillary)

Coenonympha pamphilus (Small Heath)

Erynnis tages (Dingy Skipper)

Thymelicus sylvestris (Small Skipper)

Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown)

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Diary pages with notes and records

Common Names:

Orange Tip

Small Heath