Don’t forget we have our annual butterfly walk in a few weeks’ time on Saturday 30th June, 10:00am -12:00am approx. Join us and the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & the Black Country for a guided walk around the Rowley Hills. The flowers on the hillside should just about be at their best by this time and if the day is sunny we will see many species of butterflies, including Marbled White; Portway Hill is one of this species’ hotspots in Birmingham and the Black Country. Wear sturdy footwear and ensure you are dressed appropriately for the forecast weather conditions. Meet on St Brades Close at the junction with Tower Road at 9:50am. See you there!
Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (image © Jane Tavener)
Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) (image © Mike Poulton)
Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) (image © Mike Poulton)
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) (image © Mike Poulton)
Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galanthea) (image © Mike Poulton)
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) (image ©Mike Poulton)
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