On Holiday Friday 2nd February

Hi all, I'm going away for a few days, may update the blog from Madeira! if not normal service will resume in a while.

New signs, Ynys Dawela Wednesday 31st January 2018

I'll start by apologising for the issue with yesterdays Blog!, 

Just to reiterate, if anyone is keen to be involved in the Butterfly survey this year please get in touch, paul.pembreylnr@outlook.com.

Yesterday saw us at the Ynys Dawela Nature Park near Brynaman where we set about removing the old information sign and replacing it with a nice new sign, in what looks like being the design for the reserves going forward.

We are quite skilled at digging holes, and with a bit of huffing and puffing, mostly by me, we got the three holes dug and the new sign installed.

Made from Oak it should last a good while, just needs the left hand panel completed with an information frame.

Yes we made it look effortless, and its appearance belies its weight, it was heavy..., and to be honest I had serious doubts about getting it installed, after all we were digging in a layby... we shifted some decent sized stones and some post-crete from the previous sign, (actually we dug around it).

Ynys Dawela is a lovely site, look out for events planned here in the coming months.

Butterfly survey 2018, want to lend a hand? Wednesday 31st January 2018

In 2017 we conducted a butterfly survey during May to September,. The survey was carried out on a suitable day once a month May to September, thanks Veronica for doing the leg work.

PEMBREY BURROWS AND SALTINGS LNR BUTTERFLY SURVEY 2017
Weather notes -	O/C 0/8	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny
	ESE 15mph		Mod West	Sun ints	cool, sl.
	22.6 C		breeze	breeze	N breeze
Dates -	25-May	17-Jun	20-Jul	09-Aug	17-Sep	TOTAL
SPECIES
BRIMSTONE	No record
CLOUDED YELLOW	No record
COMMA					1	1
COMMON BLUE	28	5		28	1	62
DARK GREEN FRITILLARY		1				1
DINGY SKIPPER	2					2
GATEKEEPER			17	21		38
GRAYLING			8	1		9
GREEN HAIRSTREAK	1					1
GRIZZLED SKIPPER	No record
HOLLY BLUE	Recorded	outside	transect
LARGE SKIPPER		1				1
MARBLED WHITE		2	1			3
MEADOW BROWN		6	10	34	15	65
ORANGE TIP	Recorded	outside	transect
PAINTED LADY	Recorded	outside	transect
PEACOCK				2		2
RED ADMIRAL		1		1	7	9
RINGLET				3		3
SMALL BLUE	43	24	10	6	1	84
SMALL COPPER
SMALL HEATH	3	1		2	1	7
SMALL SKIPPER		5				5
SMALL TORTOISESHELL	Recorded	outside	transect
SPECKLED WOOD		1	1			2
WALL	Recorded	outside	transect
GREEN VEINED WHITE	Recorded	outside	transect		1	1
WHITE LARGE		2	1	5	1	9
WHITE SMALL				3		3
Date totals	77	49	48	106	28	308

We are looking for help with the 2018 survey, which will be WEEKLY, fancy a go? (you don't have to do every week)all we need is your time and confidence to be able to identify the species likely to be seen on the reserve. If you are interested in discussing the idea please get in touch by email. paul.pembreylnr@outlook.com