ED Nature Watch

[Jenijenjen]

47 minutes ago, HeadNun said:

I noticed more butterflies than ever this year - lots of red admirals and white ones. Couldn't understand why, then found this. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/18/big-butterfly-count-uk-numbers-recovery

I've noticed the same, thankfully they're too fluttery for my cat to catch. I've noticed the white ones always seem to travel in pairs?

[IlonaM]

9 minutes ago, Nigello said:

Jersey Moths are about and have been for the last fortnight or so. 

Yes, I saw my first of the season a few days ago and now I'm seeing lots of them!

[IlonaM]

'Public urged to look out for exotic Jersey Tiger moths in parks and gardens
As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate change.'

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/butterfly-conservation-big-butterfly-count-england-fox-wales-b1241258.html

[Sue]

1 hour ago, IlonaM said:

'Public urged to look out for exotic Jersey Tiger moths in parks and gardens
As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate change.'

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/butterfly-conservation-big-butterfly-count-england-fox-wales-b1241258.html

Not sure they are "exotic"?

They've always been around in ED in the Summer!