Species
Here I am documenting all the various creatures my small garden is attracting!
This page is an ongoing work in progress and will regularly be updated, so do return often to view all the new entries catalogued. It will serve as a helpful identification and cross-reference for the wildlife you may spot in your garden. Click on the images for further information about the fascinating creatures visiting my garden.
The UK has some beautiful butterflies, but sadly, although most are still commonly seen, some species are dramatically dropping in numbers. We must be mindful of their habitat requirements and the types of flowers we grow in the garden sticking to single-flowering species rather than the double-flowering hybrids that offer little benefit to pollinators. Listed here are the most common butterflies that visit our gardens.
Click on the images below to find out more about each species.
Comma
Common blue butterfly
Gatekeeper
Holly blue
Large white
Painted lady
Red Admiral
Small tortoiseshell
Small white
Speckled wood
