Butterflies are thriving in Letchworth
Last October, we updated you on a story about 30 Small Blue butterflies being discovered in a field at Hillbrow. This was a hugely significant find as they are one of Britain’s most endangered species. This really was a surprise finding and excited a number of wildlife enthusiasts as well as our own team who work hard to maintain the environment.
Then a few weeks ago, Wildlife Trust member, Roger Millard, identified 15 different species of butterfly in his back garden, 200 meters from the southern edge of the Greenway. This could well be a record!
Roger’s photos show two of the rarer species seen namely the Brown Argus. But that wasn’t all! Here’s a list of all the species Roger spotted during the day:
- Brimstone(2 male & 2 female)
- Peacock (2)
- Red Admiral (1)
- Small Skipper (2)
- Gatekeeper (5)
- Large White (3)
- Comma (2)
- Small Tortoishell (1)
- Holly Blue (3)
- Common Blue (1male & 1 female)
- Marbled White (1)
- Painted Lady (1)
- Meadow Brown (4)
- Small White (1)
- Brown Argus (1)
Snapshot of Greenway users
We have started to monitor usage of the Greenway to help us learn more about what people enjoy the most or if there are areas that we need to promote more widely. The route was monitored last Tuesday from 9am – 5pm and during that time they recorded 59 walkers, 27 cyclists and nine runners. Great to see it being used so much.
Resurfacing works continue on the Greenway
The latest resurfacing works around the Greenway are underway, this time close to Standalone Farm and it’s all looking good. New signs have been installed at Manor Farm and over the other side of the Greenway, 20 signs have been installed on street lamps to help people find their way more easily through urban parts of the route.
