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might become hostile or angry, and withdraw from conversation when you than the Meadow Brown. If you
ask any questions about their partner can get up close, take a look at
the black ‘eye’ towards the edge
 They may express very strong emotions and commitment to someone they of the upper wing as another
have only just met distinguishing feature is that the
Gatekeeper has two white spots
 They have sent, or are planning to send, money to someone they have not within the ‘eye’ whereas the
met face-to-face. They may take out loans or withdraw from their pension Meadow Brown has just one.
to send money. Favourite nectar sources for the
For further advice, or to report a scam to Trading Standards, call the Citizens G at e ke e pe r i n c l u de Wi l d
Advice consumer helpline on 0808 2231133. Marjoram, Common Fleabane,
Ragworts, and Bramble. Various
grasses are used by its caterpillars as food plants, particularly favouring fine
grasses. The Gatekeeper may continue to be see through to at least mid-
September.
The most exciting butterfly spot we
have heard about in the village is the
Swallowtail – see photo. It is one of the
UK’s rarest and most spectacular
butterflies. It is the largest (wing span
up to 90mm or 3 and a half inches) UK
butterfly and strong flying. The
Swallowtail butterfly has creamy-
yellow wings with heavy black veins
and blue margins. The hindwings have
distinctively long swallow-like
'tails' (from which its name derives)
and a red spot. The native British
breeding Swallowtail butterfly is only found on the Norfolk Broads. Other
Swallowtail butterflies spotted in the UK, such as the one recently seen in the
Quality Tax and village, are migrants from the continent. Their range is very much restricted to
southern England and primarily coastal areas.
KingsBere Accounting Wild Woodbury

Accountants For professional advice, dealing with all There’s lots going on at Wild Woodbury. If you would like to know more email the
Community ranger, Seb Haggett - shaggett@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk - and he will
aspects of accounts and tax
include you on the email distribution list for his monthly newsletter.
Day and evening appointments available
Conservation Working Parties
Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304 Over recent years our volunteers at the conservation working parties have really
helped to improve the wildlife value of the natural habitats alongside the stream
office@kingsbere.co.uk and at Souls Moor. We hope they will restart in the coming months. Look out for

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