Butterfly observations at Bhimashankar 20.11.2022
Timing. 9:30 am to 2 pm
Members:
Dr Himanshu Pandav
Pavan Damoor
Following species were observed
Skippers
Blues
Brush footed
Whites & yellows
Swallowtail
Activity was too slow due to cold weather and heavy breeze.
Butterflies were seen from 11 am onwards basking n nectaring.
Abundance of Chocolate and lemon Pansy & blues were observed.
Due to Pilgrimage place, human beings have spoilt the habitat by throwing plastic and clothes everywhere. 😅 People shouting in the forest and disturbing wildlife.
Most of the streams have dried up so very less mud puddling activity was seen.
The terrain compromises of Rocky and forest patches so very difficult to explore. The canopy in Bhimashankar is very narrow compared to Tamhini.
More visits required to explore the habitat.
Happy Butterflying to all 🦋🦋
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