Wood White. Photo: Donald Simcock

Wood White. Photo: Donald Simcock

Donald tells us of a magical butterfly day:-

Yesterday we had the day in Lyme Regis, firstly to walk through the Spittles area of landslips and marvel at the slipped trees still growing and the exuberance of greenery from ferns to mosses, and also two Wood White butterflies.

Secondly our day out for strolling, cream tea and evening meal was put on hold by the masses, 12, of Wood Whites flying very gently and slowly around us. Most of them were seen close up on the steps down from the car park to the prom/sea defence wall and some of them were very interested in our walking shoes and even landed on them.

Walking along the prom we came to an area of wild flowers and saw a few more “woodies” resting until the sun came out and suddenly they were flying.

We even saw the special courtship display, mentioned on the BC web page, where the couple fly together, land, face and touch each other. This must be the most romantic British butterfly