Ecological Owlthorpe Editorial, Working with nature: Sheffield campaign calls for protection of upstream environments to stop downstreem flooding. Buttterflies Here are some sample photos of Butterflies that have been recorded in Ecological Surveys taken throughout the years in Ecological Owlthorpe. |
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Painted Lady |
Red Admiral |
There are many butterfly species that live and can be seen almost anywhere in Ecological Owlthorpe. On the many public footpaths from the Grasslands of the Grazing Project throughout the woodlands of Hanging Lea Wood, Owlthorpe Wild Orchard, Owlthorpe Forest Settings by the paths of Owlthorpe Heritage & Nature Trail. they can also be seen in Owlthorpe Fields & Wetlands also in Westfield Plantation as they flit from flower to flower. |
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Small Tortoise |
Peacock |
Many species of butterflies are also seen in residents gardens. |
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Brimstone |
Large White |
Orange Tip |
Green-veins White |
Purple Hairstreak |
Small Copper |
GateKeeper |
Speckled Wood |
Six Spot Burnett Moth |
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Public Inquiry Information supporting Ecological Owlthorpe as an upstream nature based solution protecting the environment from downstream flooding. Please sign our petition https://chng.it/FPc7X4Nq Sheffield campaign calls for Nature-based solutions to tackle the climate emergency.
There are a number of organisations which can help with identification Butterflies that you may find in Ecological Owlthorpe. Here are one or two web-sites you may find helpful. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/07/butterfly-identification/ |
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