by hoegrangequarry | Apr 8, 2022 | March 2022
Hello Everyone, After a great period of early Spring weather during the last week, it comes as no surprise that a cold spell of weather is now upon us as we enter a new month. Thanks to the many recorders who managed to get out and about into the Derbyshire...
by hoegrangequarry | Mar 28, 2022 | March 2022
Just a quick update to let you all know that the following new species have been recorded in the County during this last week:- Large White :- Singletons seen at Chesterfield Railway Station on the 17th of March 2022 (Karl Proctor) and on the 22nd of March 2022 in the...
by hoegrangequarry | Mar 28, 2022 | March 2022
John Coupland saw 2 Small Tortoiseshells (in courtship mode) and a Peacock at HGQ on the 23rd of March 2022
by hoegrangequarry | Mar 22, 2022 | March 2022
The butterfly season has started at Hoe Grange Quarry – the Warden (Ray Walker) saw a Brimstone on site yesterday (18th March 2022). There are not many flowers out yet but both the Dandelion and Coltsfoot are now showing.
by hoegrangequarry | Mar 22, 2022 | March 2022
After a week of decent sunny weather and now the arrival of the Spring Equinox, it was inevitable that my Inbox would be busy with emails containing your excellent sightings for which I am very pleased to receive! With a total of 378 butterflies seen in 6 species...
by hoegrangequarry | Mar 16, 2022 | March 2022
At last a few warmish and sunny days during the last week enabled both recorders and butterflies alike to come out of hibernation and enjoy the weather – even dandelions have been seen on some grass verges which will probably mean that mower man will be up to his...
