We find some Butterflies &c. after the Horrible Wind dies down

We spent much of the morning keeping an eye on a section of fence by the Gate to the Back Garden that was being buffeted by the Strong Horrible Winds. Thankfully it held although we think some repairs might be needed.

We needed to go shopping so once the Wind had died down (early-afternoon) we decided to go via the Erith Marshes (aka the Crossness Nature Reserve and Surrounding area) in the hopes of seeing a Butterfly or two; not that our expectations were particularly high since although it was quite Sunny and a 'one cardigan afternoon', there was still some residual Wind.

That being said, we did actually see a few Butterflies including our first Red Admiral of the year viz.

Other Butterflies seen included Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Small White Butterflies:

There were quite a few 7-Spot Ladybirds present viz.

Also a few Bees &c. including this Hairy-Footed Flower Bee (kindly identified for us):

and a possible Yellow-Legged Mining Bee (kindly identified for us) visiting a Dandelion:

Flowering Plants included Bluebells, Common Field Speedwell, Gorse, Red Dead-Nettle, Spotted Medick, White Dead-Nettle; also Cow Parsley, an unidentified Crane's-Bill, Ground-Ivy and Lesser Celandine viz.