Heat at last and it has had an immediate impact with over 75
white butterflies counted in the Magic Garden and adjoining field. Around 90%
of these were Green-veined Whites including some mating pairs…
The butterflies were particularly attracted to the stands of
Purple Loosestrife, one of my favourite plants in the Garden…
Talking of butterflies Chris Knight made the excellent discovery of a colony of White-letter
Hairstreak in Thrintoft with up to 20 individuals seen. The only previous
parish record was a single insect in our garden ten years back.
Birds too were more active with up to five Spotted
Flycatchers in the Garden…
Along with a dozen Goldcrests, a Treecreeper feeding a young
fledged bird, the first Bullfinches for a few weeks and a smattering of Chiffchaffs,
Blackcaps and Whitethroats…
Yesterday there was another Brown Hawker over the lake plus
free entertainment with the Red Arrows flying low over the village along with a
Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane and a parachute display by the RAF Falcons…
What a fabulous place this magic garden is Nick, lovely shots of the Flycatcher and the Whitethroat and great news on the Hairstreak!
ReplyDeleteYes Pam, I'm very fortunate to have access and only five minutes walk from our house!
DeleteI am slightly envious of this magic garden... You must take me for a tour before the summer's out!
ReplyDeleteWith pleasure Chris.
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