Butterflies
The reserve is home to twelve species of butterflies illustrated in the photos (with the exception of Speckled Wood).
Common Blue
Red Admiral
Painted Lady
Ringlet
Small Copper
Small Tortoiseshell
Small White
Green-veined White
Orange-tipped female
An early butterfly, emerging in April. The male is unmistakable with orange wing tips.
Peacock
Hatched in mid-Summer
Meadow Brown
Seen on the saltmarsh
Speckled Wood
Usually seen in sunny areas of woodland.
