UK native butterflies in decline? Indeed they are! It’s the annual butterfly count here in the UK from 16th July- 7th August and I’m taking part again this year. Last year I also blogged about this Scottish wildlife event as our native … Continued
While out weeding in the garden I noticed a Greater bulb fly – Merodon equestris. This one seemed to be a female ovipositing / egg laying as she was clinging to the dying leaves of the tete a tete daffodil … Continued
One of the first sure signs that spring has arrived is when the Anthocharis cardamines butterfly population start to emerge from their chrysalis. Warmer temperatures this Spring have meant that the Orange tip butterfly flight times have been much earlier … Continued
Every autumn along the River Almond I look forward to watching the wild Perthshire salmon leap as they make their way to their Scottish spawning grounds. Five years earlier these fish hatched in this river. For the next 2 or … Continued