Swallowtail Butterfly

Lots of writing for the Archers at the moment, but v. little else happening, while a select number of youth theatres debate whether or not to stage  my new comedy 'Thunderwar' - about the secret life of a teenage computer games enthusiast. Do let me know if you'd like to see a copy.
As a break from the keyboard, my wife and I went in search of the swallowtail butterfly (p.m. britannicus) at Strumpshaw Fen a couple of weeks ago. After a disappointing first day's search, we saw lots on our second visit. Here's one of them in in all its glory - species number 52, in my incredibly slow quest to see all the British butterflies. Wood White, Chequered Skipper, Black Hairstreak, Large Heath, Scotch Argus and Mountain Ringlet still to go. Well - it keeps you out of mischief.