June is the month to get out into the countryside to see butterflies. Yesterday, we went on a guided walk around Blakehill Farm led by Paul Darby; this morning, we visited Clattinger Farm where our guide was Martin Buckland. Both reserves belong to the Wiltshire Wildlife trust.

Yesterday there was a strong wind with the threat of rain - not a day for butterfly spotting. Today was slightly better. Another photographer had found a Common Blue butterfly on Yellow Rattle.


I found an interesting moth - the Forester. A few paces later I came across another one.




Finally, near the end of the walk, I saw a couple of Speckled Wood butterflies.