tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146176109169650292.post8788418981618003493..comments2023-07-04T01:33:29.431-07:00Comments on The Heirs of Gilbert: DemoisellesNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802862309942030900noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146176109169650292.post-14356678934117524752015-07-07T01:06:35.516-07:002015-07-07T01:06:35.516-07:00It's frustrating for butterflies in the parish...It's frustrating for butterflies in the parish. Generally speaking, the over cultivation and rotational set-aside limits species to 'generalists' in my opinion. That said, it's worth seeking out the pockets that can't be mown. The railway line is good for Wall and Common Blue, both of which double brood in May/Jun and Aug/Oct. There is a loop of the Swale S West of Thrintoft that has been abandoned. It's great for nectaring vanessids and might be worth a look for skippers. Tree laying species should be unaffected by land use and so it's worth scouring stands of oak and the remaining elm on warm Jul/Aug evenings for Purple Hairstreak or White Letter Hairstreak respectively. I've had no luck on the few occasions I've searched but there are regular sightings in surrounding areas so I'm sure populations must hang on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870761772880838431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146176109169650292.post-82615340792586801912015-07-06T13:34:00.547-07:002015-07-06T13:34:00.547-07:00Thanks Chris, I hope I credited you for the pics! ...Thanks Chris, I hope I credited you for the pics! Any sites in the parish you favour for butterflies?Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802862309942030900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146176109169650292.post-67970243640680652652015-07-06T13:19:26.712-07:002015-07-06T13:19:26.712-07:00Very good, Nick! You hadn't mentioned that you...Very good, Nick! You hadn't mentioned that you were blogging, but I'm now up to date having read all your posts. Nice to see a couple of my pics too. I see like me you resort to insects in July... the birding gets a bit flat, doesn't it? I've added your blog to my favorites. Regards, ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com