CEI’s star species for May is the Dingy Skipper butterfly 🦋😃🐛 New volunteer Kevin Hassan has been learning about this very moth-like butterfly and has this to say… “During these uncertain times, hopefully you have had the opportunity to take advantage of the good weather and immerse yourself in the beauty […]
My usual daily commute to work involves walking hurriedly along a busy road that takes me past an old south-facing stone wall. For years I’ve dodged the furry bees that live in small holes along the wall but I’ve never taken the time to identify or to observe them. Last […]
Join the CEI team for a series of lunchtime Big Butterfly Counts across East Ayrshire. Grab a sandwich, pencil and free ID guide, and lets go count some butterflies! Look out for our regular updates on Twitter and Facebook to find out where we are going to be. Come join […]
Join the CEI and Dumfries House’s Education Team for a FREE Introduction to Ayrshire’s amazing pollinators! The day will focus on native bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinators, their ecology and survey techniques. Indoor session (10 am-12.30 pm) – Booking Essential! […]
Join the CEI team and the New Cumnock Development Trust for a FREE Introduction to Ayrshire’s amazing pollinators! The day will focus on native bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinators, their ecology and survey techniques. Indoor session (10 am-12.30 pm) – Booking Essential! […]
