All six poplars were obviously infected with Hornet Moth - though we were too late in the day to see any adults. How these have been missed for so long is almost incredible!
I then stayed on for a while in the hope of grabbing a few shots of Marbled White. It was gloriously sunny and warm and the butterflies were very active. Sadly - they were so active it was impossible to get a shot. It wasn't a case of missed opportunities - I just didn't see a single Marbled White settled on anything. I found a few Mullein larvae still munching on the Mullein. I also found what I presume to be the fabled Knapweed Broomrape.
Knapweed Broomrape - an old spike?
Knapweed Broomrape - a new spike?
Whilst looking at plants I don't know, I found this which having looked up I think could be Hedge Woundwort.
Some sort of mint - Hedge Woundwort?
Here's a couple of shots looking down from the top of the path.
The Donkey Paddock.
The other side of the path - I've lost the compartment number sheet.
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Hi Mark, no it's not the only site in VC 55 for Knapweed Broomrape as I found a few spikes near Esssendine, Rutland whilst doing a couple of plant surveys for the Lincs and LRWT!!
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