Hill Hook Nature Reserve (2 Viewers)

[Phil Andrews]

1_Essex skipper at Hull book nature reserve today
Hill Hook i meant to say

Whereabouts Steve?

In recent weeks I have seen Comma, Speckled Wood, Ringlet, Peacock, Painted Lady, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Holly Blue, Large Skipper, Small Skipper and various Whites.

 

[Steve Sutton]

It was on the Blake street side of the reserve in dying vegetation alongside the brook, its the second essex skipper I've had there the other one a couple of years ago in the same sort of area. Definately essex as I got the magnifying glass out to check out the antennae. It was resting on some dying vegetation , should have checked what it was out but just pleased to see one in the 15 minutes doing the butterfly survey , also had various whites,holly & common blue, speckled wood, hedge & meadow brown and a dragonfly in the first field when entering the reserve i couldnt id (not up on my dragonflies,rather small type,need to pay more attention )

 

[Phil Andrews]

Cheers Steve - will have a look next weekend; didn't venture north of Hill Hook Road on Saturday.