by hoegrangequarry | Mar 1, 2023 | February 2023
According to the Met Office, we are now approaching the start of Spring 2023, although I prefer to use the Equinox as the start of Spring as the fickle month of March can remain cold until at least mid month, which is when we usually start to see reasonable numbers...
by hoegrangequarry | Feb 22, 2023 | February 2023
With temperatures during the last week remaining higher than normal it is no surprise that a few butterflies have been tempted out of hibernation recently. Vic Pearson was walking near Hindlow on the 400 metre contour on the 15th of February 2023, and with a...
by hoegrangequarry | Feb 14, 2023 | February 2023
Despite almost a week of continual sunshine, the cold and frosty nights have kept most butterflies in their winter slumber with just 3 butterfly sightings in the County during this time comprising individual Small Tortoiseshells noted at Mickleover (Max &...
by hoegrangequarry | Feb 7, 2023 | February 2023
Hello Everyone, A few butterflies have been tempted out of hibernation in the County during the last week with the temperature remaining slightly above normal, although sunshine was at a premium during this period, until the 5th of February 2023. Winter time is ideal...
by hoegrangequarry | Feb 6, 2023 | February 2023
Hello Everyone, After the recent mini freeze, a return to ‘normal’ temperatures has been most appreciative and with a few sunny days there has been some outdoor activity during the last 10 days in the Region. A Peacock butterfly was seen by Deborah Bramwell on the...
