Butterflies in the wildflower strip

Big Butterfly Count The Betchworth estate has sown over 3300 sq m of wildflower seed in a strip along the east side of the Common Field. In spite of the late sowing, off road bike riders and exceptionally dry weather the wildflowers are now in full bloom – a mix of german camomile, charnock, lambs quarters and corn spinney. The wildflower strip is an important element of the Betchworth and Buckland B-line. It's also an important source of food for pollinators. On a recent visit I counted nearly 40 small and large white butterflies as I walked along the path by the wildflower strip. This movie .catches this moment.
A big thank you to the Betchworth Estate.

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