Saturday 7 March 2015

Insects! First Butterfly of the year for me.

A crisp, sunny morning today. Surprisingly warm as well. Went looking for Bumblebees in the garden, but none out yet. However, there was a male Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni flying in Loddon as I drove through. I have planted 3 Alder Buckthorn and 2 Common Buckthorn around the garden over the last few years. So, you never know, Brimstones may breed here!

Down in Wilkins Wood, I overturned the cherry log and there were a few Ground Beetles. WIll see if I can identify the species.

In Sisland Carr, Bluebells and Dogs Mercury coming through. Surprised a Chinese Water Deer by the stream.

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