Tag Archives: Purple Hairstreak

Purple Hairstreak – 16th July

July 16, 2023Recent wildlife sightings16th July, 2023, Migrant Hawker, Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral, Ruddy DarterPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Purple Hairstreak was found on thistles near the large oak at the end of the Lower Path. Also seen were good numbers of Red Admirals, Ruddy Darters and a Migrant Hawker. PS.

Purple Hairstreak – unfortunately with rear of hind-wing missing.

Purple Hairstreak – 30th July

July 30, 2018Recent wildlife sightings2018, 30th July, Lower Path, Oak Tree, Purple HairstreakPete Smith

This morning, after the rain had finished, a Purple Hairstreak was seen along the Lower Path, near the gates, on brambles beside the big oak tree. PS.