Five Butterfly Species Spotted in One Walk as Spring Arrives
Spring is beginning to show across Cornwall, with a burst of butterfly activity spotted during a recent walk.
Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, Founder and Chair of Connect with Nature, RSPB Kernow Group Leader, and Publicity Officer of Cornwall Birds, recorded five different species this week.
During the walk, Rowena spotted 1 Brimstone, more than 12 Peacock butterflies, 1 Comma, 3 Red Admirals, and 6 Small Tortoiseshells.
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Transect Season Set to Begin
With conditions improving, Rowena is preparing to begin her annual Butterfly Transect in April. The monitoring will take place across several locations including Woodland Valley Farm, Trewithen Garden, Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden, and National Trust Godolphin.
The sightings come as warmer weather begins to settle in, offering a clear sign that spring is on the way.
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