It's been a good summer for black hairstreaks, but the feet of too many enthusiasts can cause damage to the wildlife they come to seeThe damage caused when hundreds of twitchers trample a fragile nature reserve to bag a photograph of a rare bird is relatively well-known. Butterfly watchers are considered a more genteel breed. Wading through a wildflower meadow in pursuit of butterflies is a supreme summertime pleasure. When one person does it, the flowers spring back within hours. Unfortunately, numerous people, no matter how well-intentioned, congregating in one spot can cause problems. Related: Black hairstreaks found miles from their heartland Continue reading...
Butterflywatch: bug hunters - tread softly, for you tread on our home
28. září 2018 23:00
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/28/butterflywatch-black-hairstreak-woods-wildflowers-damage
Zdroj: The Guardian