Puxton Moor
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:55 am
Hundreds of small tortoiseshell butterflies were seen yesterday (13th,
September) afternoon at Puxton Moor nectaring on thistle. From Puxton
village head south-east on Puxton Lane. Just past the small industrial
site is a lane heading east, grid ST408632. About 150 yards along this
lane on the left is a rhine heading north with a footbridge across it.
The butterflies were along both banks.
Also seen was a single painted lady and several silver 'Y' moths.
It was wonderful to see this once common butterfly making an apparent
comeback in such numbers.
Mike.
September) afternoon at Puxton Moor nectaring on thistle. From Puxton
village head south-east on Puxton Lane. Just past the small industrial
site is a lane heading east, grid ST408632. About 150 yards along this
lane on the left is a rhine heading north with a footbridge across it.
The butterflies were along both banks.
Also seen was a single painted lady and several silver 'Y' moths.
It was wonderful to see this once common butterfly making an apparent
comeback in such numbers.
Mike.