Surge in butterfly numbers
Posted by admin on September 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The marsh fritillary, one of Britain’s most threatened butterflies has seen an unexpected surge in numbers this summer. A Recent surveys suggest that numbers in Dartmoor and Exmoor may be on the up. Following the declines noted during the last two very wet summers, the increase in numbers is offering fresh hope. Butterflies can’t fly [...]
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