Ok, so last week didn't quite deliver. But today did. 4mm so far, and on ground already soft from the preceding days.
Despite the summer showers, these beauties are out and about at the slightest flash of sun. I’m leading more Swallowtail tours tomorrow and Wednesday and there may still be a place left on Weds for any lastminute fairy-folk! @greenwingstours.bsky.social
Government grants "emergency authorisation" for use of the neonic insecticide acetamiprid on sugar beet. Deja vu. Product label below.