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[Wild-Woman]

I thought it might be an idea to see how everyones sightings/recordings have gone for each species so far.
That way we may have some idea as to what has suffered in the wet weather or even done well. I know this is basic and there are lots of factors to take into account, but we may be able to decipher something from it.
Have fun.

[Wild-Woman]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

I thought it might be an idea to see how everyones sightings/recordings have gone for each species so far.
That way we may have some idea as to what has suffered in the wet weather or even done well. I know this is basic and there are lots of factors to take into account, but we may be able to decipher something from it.
Have fun.

Sorry this went wrong-I'll sort poll later!

[matt_xyz]

Not sure if there's meant to be a poll, but one species that seems to have suffered in my area is the Common Blue Butterfly. I've only spotted one individual all summer. Normally there are plenty about.

Matt

[peppermint]

i have seen absolutley loads of peacocks, Gatekeepers and Meadow Browns about this summer around Oxfordshire. I just moved here so can't say how it compares to previous years.

[paulchandler6]

I agree, Gatekeepers, Peacocks & Meadow Browns are plentiful, about the same as previous years. However, very few Blues of any sort, very few Red Admirals and no Painted Ladies.
Just been along a 5 mile stretch of the Thames and not one young Swan seen, plenty of adults though. Wonder if the adverse weather affected them?

[peppermint]

I haven't seen any Painted Ladys either.

[Jez]

One Or two Meadow Browns for me this year -not normal! More whites though. Typical amount of Brimstones And Orange tips in April. Have Had a Couple of specked woods visit my garden thats never happened before? Last year far more butterflys/Moths than ever

[Ollie]

On my local patch in Lincolnshire Common Blues have been plentifull as have Brown Argus, Gatekeepers, Ringlets, Meadow Browns, Brimstones, Orange Tips, Skippers. In fact it's only Red Admirals, Painted Ladies and Small Tortoiseshell that seem to be down in numbers. Although this past week both Red Admirals and Painted Ladies have been seen in small numbers
Roger

[Dogghound]

Originally Posted by peppermint

I haven't seen any Painted Ladys either.

YES i agree, not one all year, the other species are fine plenty of them all! just the Painted Lady

[jennyb]

I am not sure whether this thread is just about butterflies, but I have a HUGE crop of apples this year (don't know if that is due to the rain?). In turn this has made my garden (with the windfalls) hugely attractive to the deer. There have been at least 9 regular visitors (ie: several times per day) for the last couple of months - both roe and muntjac.

Jenny