After a day of doing essential work (apparently!) it was good to take my government approved exercise in the form of a stroll to Corby STW. With the weather remaining warm and Springlike I was optimistic of seeing more butterflies and they didn't let me down.
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| Peacocks. |
At difficult tames like these nature has the power to lift the mood and my two hours without seeing another human were bliss. Many butterflies were enjoying the warm conditions with at least a dozen Peacocks on view. When they weren't chasing and harrying Commas they were fighting each other with several pairs of argumentative butterflies spiralling upwards while spinning around each others orbits. Half a dozen feisty Commas were also noted, I believe that they may be the most aggressive of these early species, they certainly seem to enjoy a rumble anyway!
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| Commas. |
If these two species are a little on the rowdy side then Small Tortoiseshells appear to favour a more zen like approach. A pair that I saw not only seemed happy to share their basking spot but also seemed to mimic their partner's movements. I don't know if this was a prelude to mating but it was certainly interesting behaviour. A further three singleton Torties were observed on what was yet another excellent afternoon for butterflies.
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| Synchronicity. |
Of the other wildlife on show a Grey Wagtail was the highlight while several Chiffchaffs continued to sing, no sign of other migrants just yet.
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| Grey Wagtail and Chiffchaff. |
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