Just across the estuary from Arnside a few highlights from a first visit to the peat bogs of Meathop Moss. One of the last remaining strongholds of the Large Heath Butterfly, in Spring the moss is better known for supporting large numbers of Green Hairstreaks Read More …
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Pearly Kings & Queens
A few highlights from a visit to Arnside Knott Pearl bordered Fritillary. The earliest of the fritillaries to emerge and typically found in woodland clearings and at Arnside Knott – rough, south facing hillsides. Highly threatened it’s unlikely to be confused with any of Read More …
Pendle Hill
A glorious morning in early May and time for a walk. Probably around a 1:10 chance of finding a Dotterel not great odds but …………….. Read More …
Higher Hyde Heath – part 1
An exceptional nature reserve managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Unfortunately at the time of our visit the tails around the heathland and bog were impassable due to the heavy rains and high water table. Therefore we explored the area around the bird hide, Read More …