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Numbers increasing

6/5/2022

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Graham H and I did week 5's transect on Thursday afternoon in fine warm weather but with with an occasional cool  breeze. Once again, we saw most of our butterflies in the south-facing and more sheltered Coneyboro Hill and Fames Rough (sections 2, 3 & 4).  Nothing much seems to be happening in other sections yet, possibly because for the moment they offer less warmth, wind protection and food flowers. 
 
The Brimstones were our highest count at 25, with Dingy Skippers close behind with 23. The sun-warmed earth paths of the circuit were very popular with the Peacocks – we had six patrolling at speed up and down the length of Fames Rough.  We also saw our first  Green Hairstreak, Grizzled Skippers and Small Heaths of the season. It's good to note that the numbers recorded are increasing steadily as the season progresses – we hope it continues.

Count details:
25 
Brimstone
23 Dingy Skipper
13 Peacock
  5 Orange Tip
  3 Small Heath
  2 Grizzled Skipper 
  2 
Holly Blue
  1 Comma
  1 Green Hairstreak
Summary: 
75 Butterflies from 9 species.

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Survey by Brian Gardner and Graham H submitted to Butterfly Conservation (UKBMS).  ​
​Report and pics by Brian Gardner. 
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Green Hairstreak, Fames Rough
Grizzled Skipper, Fames Rough
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Not you again! (Coneyboro Hill)
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