Saltram: Location 4
Thanks for stopping by. Here you can learn about wildlife and live data in the park and how the two are interconnected.
Holly blues...
...can be spotted in this location.
About
Often the first butterflies to emerge in spring, they are frequently seen in parks and gardens. They are small butterflies, but larger than the common blue. The females have thick black edges to their wings. They are silvery on the underside of the wing, with black spots (other blue butterfly species have orange spots). Caterpillars will feed on holly and ivy.
Where to see them
This is the blue butterfly most likely to be found in gardens, as well as woodlands, parks and churchyards. It tends to fly high around bushes and trees, whereas other grassland blue butterflies fly low to the ground. Look up and with a bit of luck, you may spot one.
When to see them
The first generation will appear between March and May, with another generation at the end of the summer, between June and September.
Current weather in the park
Below you can see real-time weather information from the nearby environmental sensor. Is it the season to spot this species? Check if you can correlate the changes in temperature and humidity with the chance of spotting this species in the park.
Air quality in the park
Living Lab collects real-time air quality readings from sensors located near the beehives and visitor centre. Are there any differences between the two locations? Can you draw any conclusions from the data?
Healthy Tip: Clean air benefits not only the environment but, also your health. Consider choosing green routes the next time you go on a trip across the city.
Soil moisture in the park
Living Lab also collects real-time soil moisture readings from sensors located in the orchard and flower garden. This helps to adapt watering regimes, especially in times of unpredictable weather caused by global warming.
Other wildlife in the park
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