Blackhall Sea Arch

This sea arch can be found along Blackhall strand in Co Wexford.

Shield Bug

Butterfly search and Climate change

The following photos of Butterflies were all taken in the same area between late July and mid August this year. The habitat approximately 5 acres, contains a freshwater river along a natural meadow boarded by a mature deciduous woodland in Co Wexford.
By studying the distribution of Butterflies it can lead us to better understand the effects of climate change. As the planet heats up, Butterflies have moved northward in search of cooler habitats. Recent discovery's of species like the Essex Skipper and the Comma Butterflies from England and Europe support this theory.The little Egret is also a good example for this, as many breeding pairs are found throughout Ireland today.

Silver- washed Fritillary

A large and very fast Butterfly, this was the only picture I managed to get before it soared up into the canopy.

Small Copper

A view of the Small Copper with it's wings outstretched.

Small White

An extremly common Butterfly throughout the summer it's apperance is very similar to the Large White Butterfly.

Underside of the Ringlet

The Ringlet Butterfly is unuasual compared with other butterfly species as it's pattern and eyespots are the same on both sides.