Hampshire and Isle of Wight Butterfly and Moth Society
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Butterfly and Moth Society
First Small Tortoiseshell. Given the scarcity of Small Tortoiseshells in 2024 I was both relieved and pleased to see my first of 2025 on a footpath through farmland at Itchen Down this morning - hopefully they will enjoy a better year. On returning home, my first Holly Blue of the year turned up in the garden, in addition to Brimstone, Peacock and Green-veined White. [Posted by Rupert Broadway]
Small Tortoiseshell out of hibernation. The hibernating Small Tortoiseshell in my garage (present on Tuesday, 1st April), has by this evening, (Friday, 4th April), left its overwintering site and flown. Fitting on the warmest couple of days so far this year. [Posted by Lee Hurrell]
Hillier Gardens, Braishfield. Plenty of butterflies enjoying the sunshine and plentiful nectar sources at the Hillier Gardens, Braishfield today including Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Orange-tip, Comma, Peacock and Speckled Wood. Sadly, no Small Tortoiseshell and curiously no Holly Blue in what would appear to be ideal habitat [Posted by Rupert Broadway]
HOS Presentation. I was delighted to be asked to present at the Annual Meeting of the Hampshire Ornithological Society, where I spoke on 'The Hidden World of Hampshire's Butterflies'. With approximately 430 attendees, it was one of the more significant events I've had the pleasure to support. [Posted by Peter Eeles]
