27th July 2024 - seven NatureWatch members joined the ANW trip to Fleam Dyke this year - in search of Chalkhill Blue butterflies. And we weren't disappointed. Despite the breeze, which kept to butterflies near the ground, good numbers (30-50) of this iconic species were spotted along the length of the path between Bedford Gap and the A11. Perhaps not the 'clouds' of butterflies seen in previous years, but good numbers nevertheless.
Other butterfly species seen along the dyke included Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Essex Skipper, Peacock, Marbled White, Red Admiral, Brimstone, Comma, Speckled Wood, Green-veined White and Large White, as well as a few Cinnabar Moth caterpillars on Ragwort.
Other species seen included: Buzzard, Hobby, Red Kite, Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, Brown Hare and Common Darter.
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