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Clayton Meadow in Dorset

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Highlighting the nature conservation interest of Clayton Meadow in Studland, Dorset. A small meadow with an abundance of nature.

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jan 5

Nature highlights of 2024 in Clayton Meadow.
#DorsetNature #DorsetWildlife #Studland #Dorset #conservation #Nature #Purbeck @Studlandbirds

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · 26d

A Great Green Bush Cricket on the Clayton Meadow stone sign. #insects #nature #conservation #meadows

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Delighted that there are a few Autumn ladies-tresses popping up in Clayton meadow. The last orchid of the year.

#orchids #wildflowers #meadows #wildflowerhour #nature #conservation #biodiversity

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Sep 6

Last of the summer flowers provide nectar for bees in Clayton Meadow.
Possibly a buff tailed bumblebee- I.D.confirmation anyone?

#bees #bumblebees #meadow #nature #DorsetWildlife

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 31

Can anyone ID this insect seen in Clayton Meadow, Dorset?
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @chrispoole050.bsky.social
#bugs #nature #insects #meadows

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 17

A ladybird on the Knapweed, part of the Daisy family of wildflowers, in Clayton Meadow.

#pollinators #DaisyFamily #wildflowers #insects #nature #conservation #meadows #wildflowerhour #ladybird #DorsetWildlife

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 10

#Knapweed and #Marjoram lead the popularity stakes for pollinators in Clayton Meadow in Dorset.

#PollinatorPals #wildflowerhour #DorsetWildlife #wildflowers #butterflies #meadows #bees #moths

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 8

There have been so many butterflies & moths recently in Clayton Meadow. A diversity of wildflowers means there is something for everyone. #Burnetmoths, #Redadmiral #Wall #SpeckledWood #DarkGreenFritillary #CommonBlue

#butterflies #bigbutterflycount #nature #wildflowers #moths #

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 5

A Painted Lady butterfly in Clayton Meadow. They only have a brief lifespan so their primary focus is on reproduction.

#butterflies #BigButterflyCount #nature #conservation #meadows #dorsetbutterflies @lgspace.bsky.social #DorsetWildlife

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Small Copper butterfly is attracted by the Wild Marjoram in Clayton Meadow. The flower is a magnet for the butterflies in the meadow at this time of year.
#butterflies #BigButterflyCount #wildflowers #meadows #nature #conservation #DorsetWildlife

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you for identifying the moths - much appreciated.

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 28

Large White butterflies in Clayton Meadow on the ivy and Field Scabious.

#BigButterflyCount #butterflies #wildflowers #nature #conservation #meadows #DorsetWildlife

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 27

Plenty of Knapweed and Scabious for the bees in Clayton Meadow.

#bees #pollinators #meadows #DorsetWildlife

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 24

Plenty of moths in Clayton Meadow including a Garden tiger moth.(help with ID appreciated)
@dorsetmoths.bsky.social @chrispoole050.bsky.social #DorsetWildlife #moths

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 23

Good to see a Grayling butterfly in Clayton Meadow during the #BigButterflyCount.

Whilst still seen around the coast this butterfly has seen a large deterioration in numbers in recent years.
#butterflies @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social #DorsetWildlife

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 19

Lots of Skipper butterflies in Clayton Meadow at the moment.

#butterflies #meadows
#BigButterflyCount

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 16

A lovely shot of a Wall butterfly in Clayton Meadow. Good to see given its general decline in numbers.
#butterflies #bigbutterflycount #Dorsetwildlife #dorsetnature #purbecknature

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

And the female Scabious Longhorn Nemophora Metallica in Clayton Meadow. See previous post. #moths @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

Exciting find… a photo by Chris Poole of several Scabious Longhorn Nemophora metallica in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. According to Dorset Moths there have been no recent records.
@dorsetmoths.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social
#moths #insects

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 13

That’s great, thank you. Are the photos one male & one female? Would you mind if we posted the pictures on the Clayton Meadow account giving you credit?

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 12

That’s amazing. Thank you very much for sharing. Do you record your finds with DERC? Very exciting to see.

Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 11

A Wall butterfly in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. This butterfly has been in serious decline in recent years and is on the Section 41 list of species of principal importance.

@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
@lgspace.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 8

A nice specimen of the Dark Green Fritillary in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. The caterpillars often feed on the wildflower, Common Dog-violet.

@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social #butterflies #fritillaries #nature #conservation #biodiversity #BigButterflyCount

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 8

A Brown Argus butterfly, often seen in chalk grasslands, in Clayton Meadow, Dorset.

#DorsetWildlife @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies #BrownArgus #meadows #grasslands

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 6

A Small Copper in Clayton Meadow, Dorset.

#butterflies @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social #DorsetWildlife #nature #meadows #grasslands

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Clayton Meadow in Dorset @claytonmeadow.bsky.social · Jul 6

Large white butterfly on a blackberry bush in Clayton Meadow.

#butterflies #Dorsetbutterflies #nature

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