Tenerife
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:27 pm
Just back from a brief visit to Tenerife. I was staying in the touristy south and the only time I got out into the countryside the weather wasn't great so it wasn't the best visit for Butterflies, saw more on our final day than the rest of the trip put together so I guess it would have started to improve. Did very well for birds and cetaceans though so can't complain.
But it was nice just to see any butterflies at all (i have seen a Red Admiral here in Penarth since I got back but when I went I hadn't seen any in 2022)
Small White's were by far the most common butterfly, saw them quite regularly around our apartment block. As the weather improved we started to see a few monarchs as well. A new species for me and a really impressive sight. I loved the way they flew, seeming to drift upwards with no effort at all.
Despite some rain and single figure temperatures when I ventured up into the forests I also got to see the Canary Speckled Wood and Canary Red Admiral. Both subtly different from ours and the speckled wood in particular was a real favourite of mine. The warm orange colour was lovely. Geranium Bronze was my fourth and final new species but didnt manage a photo unfortunately.
But it was nice just to see any butterflies at all (i have seen a Red Admiral here in Penarth since I got back but when I went I hadn't seen any in 2022)
Small White's were by far the most common butterfly, saw them quite regularly around our apartment block. As the weather improved we started to see a few monarchs as well. A new species for me and a really impressive sight. I loved the way they flew, seeming to drift upwards with no effort at all.
Despite some rain and single figure temperatures when I ventured up into the forests I also got to see the Canary Speckled Wood and Canary Red Admiral. Both subtly different from ours and the speckled wood in particular was a real favourite of mine. The warm orange colour was lovely. Geranium Bronze was my fourth and final new species but didnt manage a photo unfortunately.