Monday 6 September 2010

Signs of climate change?


This Peacock butterfly is feeding on Buddleia near Loch Ness. Peacocks have been steadily moving their range further north. Fifteen years ago, they were rare in Highland.
Meanwhile, Buddleia is an introduced shrub which is starting to 'naturalise' in parts of Highland. The changing status of both species may well be attributable to changes in weather.

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