Babcary Flowers and Butterflies

by Jeff Bevan · Published 14th May 2016 · Updated 25th May 2016

Babcary is a small packet of wonderful flowers and wildlife deep in the middle of Somerset. It is managed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. I often pass Babcary on my daily commute by car, or sometimes bicycle. Today I had a free hour before I needed to get home.

Meadows

The small group of fields that make up Babcary Meadows are at their best – full or buttercups, butterflies, orchids an deer.

Babcary Meadows full of Buttercups

The last (third) field is a hidden gem. I nearly missed it but was advised by a local to return as they showed me their pictures on an iPhone. I’m very glad I was persuaded to return – making me a bit late home.

Babcary Meadows full of Orchids

While sitting in the shadow of a hedge this Roe Deer passed by. At this spot he was looking straight towards me – did he see me. Eventually, it leapt away through the hole in the hedge in the background.

Roe Deer, Capreolus capreolus, at Babcary full or Orchids

Butterflies

Orange-tips love country lanes, hedgerows, riverbanks and damp meadows – so they must love Babcary in Somerset. Babcary provides many Cuckoo Flowers one of their favourites.

These butterflies follow the lines of the hedgerows in repeating loops. So no need to chase after them, instead sit down and wait and they will come to you.