We were on our way to spend a few days in Rheims, France and so not to miss an opportunity, we stopped off at Blean Woods in Kent for Heath Fritillary.
One of my final two species of breeding British Butterfly left to photograph.
The RSPB reserve at Blean Woods is one of the best and most reliable sites for Heath Fritillary, however they can take some finding.
Fortunately the weather was on my side and after some searching I eventually discovered half a dozen or so specimens just perching on Bracken fronds and generally just posing for the camera. A real smart little butterfly. So now only Holly Blue left, somehow I think this will be a little more difficult.
