Owlthorpe 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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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/ https://www.royensoc.co.uk/search/node/butterflies Please read our editorial in the Yorkshire Bylines. Please help save Owlthorpe Heritage & Nature Trail by Signing our petition to Sheffield City Council: https://chng.it/6vXHqcGG4S also, our petition to Parliamentary Ombudsman: https://chng.it/FPc7X4Nq Click here to see a map showing what is at stake:
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