The Lincolnshire Bird Club

Ive seen a few peacock or red admiral..but going for peacock (note to self..study flutterby's)
Seen them this week..twice today 28th nov..is this normal for this time of year?

Andy,

It is perfectly normal behaviour. Any bright, sunny and warmer period can bring a Peacock, Red Admiral or Small Tortoiseshell out of its winter hibernation torpor. It will occasionally find some autumn/winter flowers for a nectar top-up before returning to the protection of a garage, shed, ivy-covered wall, hollow tree, eaves, etc., to continue its hibernation. Many of the butterflies' attempts at resuming hibernation are thwarted by well-meaning but misguided homeowners who 'rescue' them and release them outside.

Freddy

Thankyou for answering Freddy..i hold my hand up to trying to release butterfly outside but luckily it flew more inwards & i couldnt find it..phew..will know to leave alone next time!