This year’s Big Butterfly Count runs from the 15th July to the 7th August.
Take Part in the Big Butterfly Count
Big cat diary, Orkney-style
“When looking for a particular species of caterpillar, it is important to know which food plant it prefers”
Creating a Pollinator Corridor: B-Lines
B-Lines is a response to the decline of bees and other pollinating insects, a plan for how to reconnect our wild places by creating a network of wildflowers across our landscapes.
Another Interesting Moth…………….
” Mike went for his after-work walk down to the Bay of Hinderayre, where he found what he thinks is a Convolvulus Hawk Moth on the pebbles by the base of the sea-wall. “
Small is Beautiful
Take some time out and observe how these fantastic beasts survive in their habitat which we share with them.
Interesting Moths – Supplemental
“We first saw one of these a few years ago, and have seen several, since.”
Poplar Hawk Moths – Getting ‘Fresh’!
“How about a pair of Poplar Hawk Moths, mating! “
Butterflies, Bees and Brodgar
Even when the Ring of Brodgar is hotching with visitors you can still find places away from the madding crowds.
Noel Donaldson: Bee happy for our winged summer friends
As its been a wee bit windy and rainy of late …….
