Alderney's Butterflies 2022
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
The leaves are falling, shades of orange and red are starting to shine through and scarfs and hats have emerged from closets…autumn is here!
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
The metallic-green Emerald damselfly can be seen from June to September around ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings half-open when perched.
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
A recent colonist to South East England, the metallic-green Willow emerald damselfly spends much of its time in the willow and alder trees that overhang ponds, lakes and canals.
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.
It's not just birds that are on the move, butterflies and moths are on the wing in early autumn. Here are a few species to look out for at the moment.
At the end of 2022, Alex (the AWT Ramsar Officer) and I were offered the chance by the Jersey Marine Conversation to travel to Jersey and attend their Marine Mission Event!
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.