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Thanks Wurzel, yes it's the Adonis that require a shorter sword for their larvae but I'm sure there's other more subtle requirements that may well tip the balance for or against them too (ant populations, parasitoid numbers, the cool June just when the eggs are hatching?). Denbies does possess a range or sword length since there's a couple of rabbit warrens there too.
Thanks David, yes sometimes needs must
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Haha, a wise decision on your part there Trevor! You may have to ration the Mr greens, I've got four visits to Whitehawk waiting in the wings to write up....
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September 2020
Tuesday 1st. I’d managed to wangle a half day using up a few hours owed to me. Not enough time to go anywhere further than my local patch though, which predictably had pretty much come to an end as far as butterflies are concerned. I did manage to grab a Green-veined White and a Small white from the handful of Whites that were flitting around. Also around were a pair of something that might just tempt Pauline out of hibernation. I’m presuming a pair, certainly looks like a dog fox in the foreground. The vixen seemed to have a wound or something above her left eye. There was no indication she was in any discomfort though. Some Swans and Little Grebes were out enjoying the afternoon sun I was pleasantly surprised to find a couple of Meadow Browns active, and looking quite fresh too. (Yes in September a Meadow Brown is something I get excited about on my local patch!) The stroll ended with more Whites and a worn Holly Blue, which gave me a grand total of four species for the afternoon, probably just nudging into double figures.