With 4 new butterflies and both Bee Flies plus a few other species today the Thorne year list is now on 304.
As I only recorded 285 species by the end of April last year I am pleased with the progress being made.
Photo below of Dark-edged Bee Fly
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
300 up at Thorne
A gloriously hot and sunny day really boosted insect activity.
With 4 new butterflies and both Bee Flies plus a few other species today the Thorne year list is now on 304.
As I only recorded 285 species by the end of April last year I am pleased with the progress being made.
Photo below of Dark-edged Bee Fly
With 4 new butterflies and both Bee Flies plus a few other species today the Thorne year list is now on 304.
As I only recorded 285 species by the end of April last year I am pleased with the progress being made.
Photo below of Dark-edged Bee Fly
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Well done mate! No bee-flies here on Skye (think I last saw one in 2016). Had a White-tailed Eagle directly over the house this afternoon. I'm busy keeping tabs on them for when you get here! :)
ReplyDeleteNo bee-flies and White-tailed Eagle as 'Garden' birds, it's certainly different there!
DeleteNice, never seen Dotted bee-fly Pete, don't suppose it'll still be on the wing in June?
ReplyDeleteUnlikely in a normal year but with this late spring just about possible.
DeleteOnly one bee-fly for me ... so far. Never say never! Doing better than the previous year is the name of the game. Still no butterflies for me though a bright sunny day so I'm cautiously optimistic!
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