by Steve | Sep 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 2 Sept 2023 Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn Little Egret, Bewdley, River Severn, 2 Sept 2023. These birds are becoming increasing frequent along the river, especially when the water is low. This one has caught a Bullhead. It first...
by Steve | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group August 2023 Musk beetle – Aromia moschata This fabulous longhorn beetle was found along the riverside at Blackstone by Ellie Reast on our August field meeting. This localised beetle takes 3 years to complete its life cycle. Eggs are laid...
by Steve | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 Drab Lopper moth – Minoa murinata In spite of its common name, there was a good deal of excitement among the members of the WFSG, when several specimens of this day-time flying moth were recorded during a recent visit to the...
by Steve | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 A glint of gold – Golden-ringed dragonfly On a recent July field meeting of the WFSG to the Wyre, we were treated to the sight of one of the UK’s spectacular dragonflies – the Golden-ringed dragonfly. The...
by Steve | May 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group May, 2023 Bryophilous fungi growing on Leucobryum glaucum – Large White-moss Bryophilous fungi growing on Leucobryum glaucum Large White-moss with growing at base of tree in acid woodland in May 2023. Leucobryum glaucum, with its...