Monthly Archives: April 2013

It’s all happening at Grafton – Mr Tarver has repaired the access track and James has organised a digger to do the ditch by the main gate.  He has also improved the drainage from the orchard.  See the pdf   … Continue reading →

I did the birds survey today with Mike Gee.  Loads of Chiffchaff and Blackcaps now and the first Willow Warblers of the year arrived. Also took a pic of the first Orange Tip.  (A bit late)

A lovely warm and sunny day and everything was happening at Grafton today and the butterfly count rose to 28  – Brimstone, Comma and Peacock even one Orange Underwing. The pond was full of frogs and newts with loads of … Continue reading →

I was doing the bird transect at Grafton today – the sun came out and butterflies appeared – Brimstone – Peacock – Comma.  I was able to take the first pics of the year.  I was getting withdrawal symptoms!! Birds … Continue reading →

Despite the temperature only being 10 degrees Cyril did the first transect of the year.  10 Butterflies Comma and Brimstone. Also 2 Chiffchaff singing first thing

From the excellent work carried out by the Thursday egg counters a map showing numbers of Brown Hairstreak eggs has been compiled, this will be a great help in planning work for next year. .