A quite glorious sight as I strolled out across the meadows, the purples, yellows and whites mixing with the various greens of the grasses.
Swathes of Tufted Vetch clambering across, with the tall spikes of Agrimony, combining alongside the White Clover, Red Clover and Yellow Vetchling. Scattered throughout the Corky-fruited Water Dropwort, Wild Carrot and the triangular pink heads of Pyramidal Orchids.
Fluttering about, just above the flowers los of Meadow Brown butterflies, as well as some Marbled Whites. These flitting the black and white wings as they flew, so easy to admire.
More difficult to see the orange of the Small Skippers and Small Heath while perched on the higher leaves a couple of Red Admirals stood with black red markings.
Although there are lots of butterflies to see, there has been a distinct lack of the Six-spot Burnet moths across the fields.
Perched in the scent filled privet bushes, were some Linnets, the pink chests showing up while the flowers produced a sweet strong wafting odour.
The sight and sound of Skylarks accompanied me as I enjoyed the walk around the meadows, the Skylarks hovering just above the waving grasses.
The seeping call of the Greenfinch, echoing across the gully, the flashes of yellow spotted from the tops of the Wayfaring Tree. The Gorse bushes were meanwhile occupied by Stonechats, both splendid black headed adult males and females and more spotted juveniles.