A few photos taken whilst walking the dog along the chalk downs and through the woodlands between Corfe Castle and East Creech. Above, Nettle leaved Bellflower at Kilwood DWT Nature Reserve. Nettle leaved Bellflower being visited by a Hoverfly. Musk Thistle at Corfe Castle – Read More …
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Purple Hairstreak feeding on honeydew excreted by aphids on an Ash tree. A few highlights from a visit to the Butterfly Conservation Society managed Alners Gorse in deepest Dorset. Although the weather was a bit mixed – a strong north-westerly breeze, plenty to see. Purple Read More …
Alners Gorse
Brown Hairstreak Highlights from a recent visit to the Butterfly Conservation Society managed Alners Gorse on one of the hottest days of the year. Purple Hairstreak amongst the Alder Buckthorn Despite a long wait this particular one just wouldn’t open its wings. Fortunately the purple Read More …