First Sighting 2026. Today I saw my first sightings of 2026, two male Brimstones flying in Mill Lane, Bedhampton where the temperature reached 16 degrees.
Later, walking part of the cycle trail near Langstone Avenue, Langstone, I encountered another male Brimstone in flight. Nice to be able to record these sightings, hopefully the first of many following my poor health in October/November. [Posted by Roy Symonds]
Monks Walk, Gosport. Encouraged by seeing 4 x Small White flying around on a short drive across Gosport and Alverstoke this morning, I spent just 30 minutes at Monks Walk (north & south areas) from 1340-1410 this afternoon. Temperature reached 17 deg C briefly and the sunshine attracted appearances from bees and butterflies! Total: Comma (7); Peacock (4). [Posted by Francis Plowman]
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| Comma Monks Walk (South) Photo © Francis Plowman | Peacock (North) Photo © Francis Plowman | Comma (North) Photo © Francis Plowman |
Multiple butterfliy sightings in Enham Alamein. Although yesterday's sunshine was unproductive, today's higher temperatures persuaded at least 4 butterflies to visit my neighbour's garden with at least 2 Brimstones, a Red Admiral and a Comma [Posted by Kevin Haggar]
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| One of two Brimstones after its earlier exertions. Photo © Kevin Haggar | Basking Comma Photo © Kevin Haggar | Nectaring Red Admiral Photo © Kevin Haggar |
Brimstones in Winchester. Two Brimstones in flight in our Winchester garden at midday. [Posted by Bob Whitmarsh]
First Brimstone in Winchester. I was surprised to see my first Brimstone of the year (but not quite the first in Hampshire) fluttering past a window I was idly looking out of. I rushed to find my camera and I was please to find the female was resting on some brickwork to absorb the sun's rays, which it continued to do so for approximately ten minutes before flying off. Very thoughtful of it. [Posted by James Pritchard]
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| Female Brimstone Photo © James Pritchard |
An unexpected surprise in Leigh Park. We had an unexpected surprise this morning. We found a Small White flying around in our front garden at Leigh Park. This was our earliest ever record for this species. [Posted by Barry and Margaret Collins]
First Brimstone in Emsworth. Along Lumley Road, Emsworth, just within the Hants border, I was pleased to see my first Brimstone of the year. [Posted by Jo Bray]
Male Brimstone. Eaglehead Copse Isle of Wight [Posted by Robin Edwards]
First butterflies of 2026. Seen on 4th February 1 Red Admiral and 1 Peacock on my reserve at North Baddesley. [Posted by kevin ross]
First local butterfly of 2026. The first sunny day for what seems an eternity tempted a Red Admiral onto my neighbour's winter flowering Heather in Enham Alamein this afternoon, let's hope it survives the next deluge. [Posted by Kevin Haggar]
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| Red Admiral enjoying a feeding opportunity. Photo © Kevin Haggar |