www.ukbutterflies.co.uk

"David M" Yes, I well remember that colony, Jim, and given that I made the journey to see them several times (along with those at Wrecclesham on one occasion), it would have been hypocritical for me to condemn someone for 'unauthorised' releases elsewhere.

I know we haven't met, David, but I was there that day you were at Wrecclesham. I was with Seth and Sami and you had a red t-shirt on if I recall.

I also liked Patrick's Guardian article about Martin White, RIP. The one thing we all agree on is a love for butterflies and their habitats. If only we could all get along...

Best wishes,

Lee

Lee Hurrell wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:24 pm You had a red t-shirt on if I recall.

I wish someone had told me of the secret code

Lee Hurrell wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:24 pmY
I also liked Patrick's Guardian article about Martin White, RIP. The one thing we all agree on is a love for butterflies and their habitats. If only we could all get along...

As Mark implies, that would require a willingness to listen and, hopefully, collaborate, from all parties, even if different opinions are expressed. I think Patrick's article says all you need to know.

Cheers,

- Pete

An incredibly insightful article from the late Martin White regarding his ongoing studies into the Mazarine Blue in Britain is now available on Dispar at: https://dispar.org/reference.php?id=169.

As the Postscript concludes: 'a genius butterfly breeder and unique individual'.

Cheers,

- Pete

That's a fascinating insight into Martin's work, Pete. Many thanks for posting it.

Nice to see an image of where the original stock came from in the Mercantour. I know that area on the climb towards Col de la Bonette quite well.

Even if semiargus does not persist at this site, I hope the meadow management plan retains its commitment to cut late in summer (or early autumn) given the important diversity of plant species.

It was a little depressing to read how the majority view of dog walkers appears to carry more weight than genuine ecological factors. Does that mean if 'Rover' is struggling to get through, the whole meadow has to be cut?

Thanks for sharing the article Pete. It really is fascinating. I'm guessing he must have written many more similar articles about other species, and other introductions. Do you know what will happen to all his life's research? Surely it won't be binned?

David M wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:18 pm It was a little depressing to read how the majority view of dog walkers appears to carry more weight than genuine ecological factors. Does that mean if 'Rover' is struggling to get through, the whole meadow has to be cut?

Thanks David - it's nice to know it's appreciated, since these articles don't appear by magic

I think Martin was being realistic with that comment, in that you need to bring Joe Public along with you if you really want to succeed.

Cheers,

- Pete

selbypaul wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:53 pm I'm guessing he must have written many more similar articles about other species, and other introductions. Do you know what will happen to all his life's research? Surely it won't be binned?

Thanks Paul. I don't think he wrote any more articles, but I know that his binders of information were passed on ... not sure who to ... so I hope that the individual involved has time to pore over that and come up with something useful that can ensure that Martin's legacy lives on.

Cheers,

- Pete

Pete Eeles wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:55 pm

selbypaul wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:53 pm I'm guessing he must have written many more similar articles about other species, and other introductions. Do you know what will happen to all his life's research? Surely it won't be binned?

Thanks Paul. I don't think he wrote any more articles, but I know that his binders of information were passed on ... not sure who to ... so I hope that the individual involved has time to pore over that and come up with something useful that can ensure that Martin's legacy lives on.

Absolutely. His binders must contain much in the way of priceless information. I do hope they can be preserved somehow.