BUTTERFLIES

[Willpar]

Congrats PB They are great to see.

[Willpar]

Done even better this morning while out. 3 clouded yellows, each one at a separate location of the walk, so no confusion.

[PimperneBloke]

They certainly seem to be having a good year, William, lots of reports local to me if them being spotted, far more than previous years

[Willpar]

Thank you PB, looks like a good year for them. I looked up the Butterfly conservation trust for Devon, lots of sightings for July, none for June. See what August brings.

[Jacksparrow]

Thank you PB, looks like a good year for them. I looked up the Butterfly conservation trust for Devon, lots of sightings for July, none for June. See what August brings.

I wonder if the very hot weather on mainland Europe is driving them northwards?

[PimperneBloke]

Thank you PB, looks like a good year for them. I looked up the Butterfly conservation trust for Devon, lots of sightings for July, none for June. See what August brings.

I wonder if the very hot weather on mainland Europe is driving them northwards?

There was a discussion about that, Jack, with the potential of more southerly European breeding areas being too hot/dry, and winds from the south aiding migration. Apparently the caterpillar food source is plentiful in UK too.