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Brimstone butterfly, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni), taken by David Palmar. Whilst this butterfly roosts in the foliage, the green colouration and angular shape of its wings closely resembles leaves. Their wingspan is typically around 60mm (for both males and females).
11 April 2022
Peacock butterfly, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Peacock butterfly (Aglais io), taken by David Palmar. This medium to large butterfly is widespread throughout the UK and their range is continually growing, according to Butterfly Conservation Trust.
11 April 2022
Male Pheasant, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Male Pheasant, taken by David Palmar on the Warburg wildlife reserve. This species is native to Asia, the Romans introduced them to the UK. The males are easily recognisable due to their loud call, bright red wattle on their face, and striking plumage.
11 April 2022
Dunnock, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
An adult Dunnock (Prunella modularis) seen in Warburg Nature Reserve, taken by David Palmar. This reserve is part of the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust which is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working for wildlife across the UK.
11 April 2022
Green Hellebore flower, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Green Hellebore (Helleborus viridi), taken by David Palmar. This scentless perennial woodland herb has green pointed sepals to protect the flower. These plants are typically found on calcareous (basic) soils.
11 April 2022
Green Hellebore, Warburg
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Green Hellebore (Helleborus viridi), taken by David Palmar. This specimen was not yet in bloom. The entire plant is actually poisonous to humans.
11 April 2022
Green Hellebore plant
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Green Hellebore (Helleborus viridi), taken by David Palmar. This plant is part of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The current status of this plant in the UK is classed as local and scarce, restricted to Southern England and Wales.
