Marsh Fritillaries at Finglandrigg

Well, it's been a busy week off and I have finally caught up with the blog! Yesterday we went to Finglandrigg to see the Marsh Fritillary butterflies and we weren't disappointed - there were plenty on the wing and the orchids were good too. A lovely reserve and quite varied habitat wise.

Mating pairs

Small heath and red admiral butterflies :  heath-spotted and northern marsh orchids.