With the Pearl-bordered in the bag I needed my second spring priority, the Duke of Burgundy. Kithurst Meadow was an all but guaranteed location and it would give me some of the other spring butterflies.
It fills you with confidence when you walk into the meadow and see Cowslips the preferred egg laying plant and Bugle a good nectaring plant growing everywhere.
The Dukes were soon found with probably a dozen flying in the sheltered part of the meadow.
There were also lots of other species flying
Brown Argus
Dingy Skipper
Green Hairstreak
Grizzled Skipper
Orange Tip
Common Blues, Large and Small Whites, Brimstones, Red Admirals and Peacocks were also seen but were not stopping for a photograph.
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