Lynchcombe in September
Lynchcombe – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9285
September
I’ve been so busy this year at work, and cycling everywhere, so it is time for another late catch up with another whole month at Lynchcombe.
September is the transition month sitting between summer and autumn. Bright clear warm days facing the sun, but really cold mornings. This is a month when berries are out everywhere across the reserve.
Hawthorn Berries – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9824
This September was a fantastic one for the small butterflies. Never seen so many.
Ragwort is normally pulled out as quick as it is spotted on the reserve. But I could only find one plant and it was covered in small copper butterflies.
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) on Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_0329
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) on Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_0586
The small coppers had also found the marjoram lower down in the reserve. In a quite sheltered corner the marjoram covered the ground and attracted lots of butterflies.
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) on Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9524
The bracken is changing colour.
Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9672
And this old butterfly was on its last legs sitting on a golden frond.
Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9715
But nothing was stopping the small coppers looking good.
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9775
And Finally…
This time of year is great for long clear views.
Glastonbury Tor – From Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_9749
