Woodland Trust

Nature's CalendarNature Detectives

Keep a look out in the tree tops for rooks first nest-building - record them on our survey!

Red admiral. Photo: Miranda Hodgsonred admiral

Vanessa atalanta

  • Wings dark brown
     
  • Distinctive red bands and white spots at front
     

Where found

Flowery banks and gardens where its larvae feed on nettles. Throughout British Isles, depending on migration.
 

When to look forAdd the dates of when you first record this species

Look out for them in May.