Wonder of the day The Merveille du jour Griposia aprilina, ‘wonder of the day’, is out and about at the moment. This attractive, black and white patterned, emerald green moth, reckoned as one of the most beautiful to be found in the British isles, is aptly named as it is a little wonder to behold.Continue reading “The Merveille du jour and some notes on moth-trapping”
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Guelder Rose
In late summer our hedgerows begin to take on many different hues, from subtle coppers and ochres through to vivid ambers and crimson. One native species which really adds a punch to this autumnal palette is the Guelder Rose Vibernum opulus. Sometimes called the Dogberry the foliage of this hedge shrub develops into striking tonesContinue reading “Guelder Rose”
Northwest Nature and History 