by Steve | Jun 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 9 June, 2018 Peppered Moths (Biston betularia) The commonly found Peppered Moths are a well-known example of Darwin’s natural selection. They are normally white with black speckles which enable them to be well camouflaged on lichen-covered...
by Steve | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 14 May, 2018 Pearl-bordered Fritillaries, Boloria euphrosyne These lovely butterflies are now on the wing and flying in sunshine. Their caterpillars need violet plants on which they feed, but the adults nectar on a variety of flowers,...
by Steve | May 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 2 May 2018 Great Prominent (Peridea anceps) This moth, so well camouflaged on the oak trunk, has recently emerged, having spent the winter as a pupa underground. The caterpillars feed on oak leaves, so this species is not uncommon in the...
by Steve | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 23 April, 2018 Toadspawn The toads have been busy laying their spawn in various places in and around Wyre. Their strings of eggs are wound round water plants and each string contains about 1500 eggs. Toad spawn, Wyre Forest, 17 April 2018...
by Steve | Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 17 April, 2018 Let’s celebrate the common flowers! After many days of rain, mist and gloom, the sunshine and blue skies on Saturday 14th April 2018 were welcomed! Nature responded and the air was filled with birdsong and the buzzing of bees,...
