14 July 2026

Report Details

Spent a busy hour at the top of Chantry Hill about 300 metres from the car park. Due to the wind speed, I stayed close to sheltered areas. Close to some Oak trees, I saw this Brown Hairstreak (a first for me) . Species seen were Red Admiral, Large White, Small Skipper, Brimstone, Painted Lady, Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Gatekeeper, Chalk Hill Blue, and the Brown Hairstreak.

Reporter: Mike Lowe
Location: Chantry Hill

Reviewer Comments

Over the years I have spent many hundreds of hours surveying Chantry Hill and never seen an adult Brown Hairstreak! Okay, a few BH eggs - even they are difficult to find. I am going a very green colour! Well done, Mike. I must try harder (or maybe spend a bit more time 300 metres from the car park). To be fair, most of my efforts are on the West Combe (and I walk from home). Martin K