Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Carlton Marsh

BMBC Rangers were on site this morning to put some new signage up. They also felled a large Willow that was obscuring views over the Western Meadow from the Midland Pond viewpoint.

 
Before 
After 
With spring - like conditions insects responded with 3m Brimstone 7 Peacocks and an Orange Underwing Moth that alighted to feed, presumably on minerals in the soil (CG).
 
Orange Underwing Moth (CG)
 
Dearne Valley Park - Hoyle Mill
 47 Peacock, 12 Small Tortoiseshell, 5 Comma and a Dark edged Bee Fly (Chris Parkin). 

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