Lots of Wood White, Large Skippers and Speckled Woods in Hazelborough Forest this morning.
Didn't find any Black Hairstreak in the location seen last year, but still early in the season for them.
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Beautiful video from committee member Judith as always. Check out these absolutely lovely Black Hairstreaks!
A great poster showing the Painted Lady’s journey 🦋😀 Have you spotted one recently?
White Admiral in Hazelborough Wood, looks like just emerged as just moving around on the branch, along with Painted Ladies and Emperor dragonfly
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These days, you may have seen many Painted Ladies (Vanessa cardui) 👀🦋
But did you know they make an extraordinary journey of more than 10,000 km between Africa and Europe, across successive generations? 🌍
🔗 Download the poster here: catalanbms.org/en/recursos/
Black Hairstreaks in Salcey Forest this morning including a recently emerged one, with its pupal case, at the end
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Make sure you cast your vote for Britain's Favourite Butterfly with @savebutterflies.bsky.social !
Today's nominations feature Branch Conservation Officer Huw's favourite, the 'emerald emperor' that us the Green Hairstreak, who may be little but is very beautiful!
The Mother Shipton is a beautiful species with great folklore. Have you spotted any in our counties? Left us know in the comments!
Field Trip: Black Hairstreaks
Join Northamptonshire Butterfly Recorder and acting Committee Chair Dave James for questions about and help spotting Black Hairstreaks at Glapthorn Cow Pastures. Everyone welcome!
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Although our field trip this morning in Salcey Forest began with rain showers, it turned out to be a very successful one!
Once the sun came out, over 25 Wood White were spotted and, for the first time, Black Hairstreaks.
Full report in a future newsletter.
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Mother Shipton nectaring on Clover at KIlsby Lane Local Wildlife Site . @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social
Black Hairstreak. Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR, Northants 9/6/26
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Judith Barnard 🦋
Quite a few 2nd generation Commas (13) & first Meadow Browns on our transect at Priory Park this morning. Also a few faded Painted Ladies & a nest of Peacock caterpillars. Only 3 Whites but a couple of Common Blues @ukbms.bsky.social @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social
