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 in the rain, which limits their … [Read more...] about Surge in butterfly numbers
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Sandwich Anyone? A surprise seabird spectacle …
For the first time in more than 30 years, hundreds of threatened Sandwich terns have settled to nest at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, on the Suffolk coast, joining record numbers of gulls to provide a spectacular sight and sound for visitors. It is not known why the terns have suddenly returned to Minsmere, but as they arrived late, it suggests they may have moved from a site … [Read more...] about Sandwich Anyone? A surprise seabird spectacle …