Five - a small flock of - Small Tortoiseshells were in the front garden this morning. One Small Tortoiseshell was on an Escallonia. The really popular plant was one of the Hebes, where the other 4 Small Tortoiseshells were feeding (only 3 in the photo!)

I'd gone to look at the front garden after having seen a Large Skipper at the back. I also found a Small Tortoiseshell in the back garden at the same time.

Later I spotted a Red Admiral on the paving slabs in the back garden.