Monday 7 November 2022

My Cuckoo JAC

JAC the Cuckoo
    JAC.

Just over the border in the Republic of Congo is Llangollen Cuckoo JAC. JAC is currently at the edge of a forested area close to the town of Gamboma in the Plateaux region of central Republic of Congo. He is still south and west of his 2021 wintering grounds over the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo, maybe he will join Joe and Ellis in DRC soon?

Saturday 5 November 2022

Late Butterfly.

 The very mild autumn has led to a much longer butterfly season, with Clouded Yellows persisting in the valley, as they have elsewhere in the county. In fact a weekoago they were the  butterfly most often reported to Butterfly Conservation, (www.dorsetbutterflies.com) The top spot has now been taken by the Red Admiral which has appeared in my garden for two days running.

   Red Admiral.  Photo. John Elliott.  cte.