A trip to Sutcliffe Park LNR last week to do a BTO survey, but also to check on the population … More
Category: Butterflies and Moths
Black-Veined White returns
The appearance of Black-Veined White butterflies in the UK in 2023, having been extinct here since the 1920s, caused quite … More
Leybourne Lakes
Last week Keith and I went to Leybourne Lakes Country Park at New Hythe. It was a bright sunny day … More
Gravesend walk
Last week Keith and I met up in Gravesend for a walk along the River Thames. The tide was out … More
Well Hall Pleasaunce
A visit to Well Hall Pleasaunce to do a bird survey for BTO. The Pleasaunce used to be the gardens … More
Thinking Back
Sitting here on a dull wet December morning I thought I would post some Butterfly photos to brighten the day.
Oare Marshes
A trip with Keith to Oare Marshes. Normally we walk east along the sea wall but following some information, today … More
Brown Hairstreak
Lots of reports of Brown Hairstreak being found widely this week. I have yet to see one this summer but … More
Red Admiral
The Red Admiral is one of my favourite butterflies. It is common in the UK and can be seen almost … More
Jersey Tiger Moth
This summer has been an excellent year for the Jersey Tiger. Butterfly Conservation have recently announced that the number recorded … More