Ketton Quarry - 04/05/2008

Before heading off to Rutland Water for the annual moth recorders meeting, I paid a visit to this excellent reserve primarily in the hope of seeing adders. As it turned out, the weather shifted into a dull phase with spots of rain cutting short the visit.

The tin sheets in the 'donkey paddock' compartment were lifted to reveal a single grass snake - still very nice but not what I was hoping for. I have seen adders here a few times before but never with a camera to hand .....


Grass Snake


Him speak with forked tongue.

There was a couple of Common Heath moths flying about (actually not at all common in VC55), but the only butterflies noted were Orange-tip, Holly Blue, Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell. Certainly no Green Hairstreaks, Dingy or Grizzled Skippers though they should be about in better conditions - maybe later this week if a chance comes up. Also made a very quick search of the comfrey at this site, but no Scaret Tiger larvae in this visit.