Butterfly Sightings for January 2024 (Species seen this year: 15)

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28-Jan-2024
From Nick Bowles : "The work party at Holtspur Bottom, Bucks (SU917904) today saw a Peacock on the wing."
From David Gantzel : "There was a male Brimstone in the garden in Hazlemere, Bucks (SU894963) today."
26-Jan-2024
From Nigel Partridge : "A Brimstone rested briefly in the garden in Loosley Row, Bucks (SP817007) today. "
24-Jan-2024
From Geoff Sutton : "A Brimstone was seen at Lye Valley, Oxford, Oxon (SP548059) today (per iRecord)."
From David Bainton : "A Peacock was basking on the south facing wall of our house in Pednor, Chesham, Bucks (SP936024) in midday sun, looking very ragged. It flew away when approached for a camera shot."
22-Jan-2024
From John Kearns : "A Red Admiral battling the elements appeared on our patio in Caversham, Berks (SU722757) today. It was in good order, however a gust took it away and over the fence."
07-Jan-2024
From Mark Dodd : "A slightly battered Peacock was walking round on my shed in Crowthorne, Berks (SU828630) this morning."
Peacock, Crowthorne, Berks, 07-Jan-2024 (© Mark Dodd)
01-Jan-2024
From Paul Gamble : "1 x Red Admiral, in strong flight heading south in Radley, Oxon (SP525007). 15ft above ground. Directly overhead at 11.30am on New Year's Day."