This morning I escorted the Oakenshaw Walking Group around Raw Nook LNR & Toad Holes Beck.
However, the weather was coolish and dull so there were few butterflies about…
So I thought what about an ‘ insect sweep ‘ of the meadows at both sites
There were some eager volunteers ready to have a go with the art of sweeping with a net.
We didn’t find any new species but it was great fun and many had never done anything like it before.
The star of the show were 3 lovely Hairy Shieldbugs.
