Our hike took us from Priddy following part of the West Mendip Way to Draycott Sleights and back to Priddy a total of 10 tough stunning miles. The walk took us through a mixture of field, meadows and high rocky limestone areas each with its own rich variety of flora. Plenty of Scabious, Thyme, Kidney Vetch, Grasses, Knapweed, Thistles, Clarey and a few Harebells here and there. All great for the butterflies! The butterflies seen were Comma, Small White, Large White, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, S.Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Small Skipper, Chalk Hill Blue, Dark Green Fritillary, Ringlet, Speckled Wood and Small Heath. A record Day for us. Birds of note were Buzzard, Raven, Kestrel and Skylark.
A beautiful walk with amazing views packed with flora and fauna.
Meadow Brown
Skylark, one of many seen in the meadows. Wonderful to hear their song as well
Chalk Hill Blue on wild Thyme
Chalk Hill Blue - a real stunner
Chalk Hill Blue
Scabious, great for insects
Small Skippers and guest!
Stunning views
Kestrel at Draycott
Marbled White
Painted Lady - great to see a few of these butterflies
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