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Southern Iberia and Andalucía outstand because of its biodiversity. The eastern areas of this part of Europe are rich in birds, wildflowers and insects, specially Moths and Butterflies. This is the Mediterranean paradise from where I will write my posts, bringing you the best excerpts of nature.<\/p>\n
It’s only mid-february but after a freezing winter with up to -19 ºC degrees, the sun comes back bringing us mild days and bright blue skies.Good news, a new butterfly season starts!<\/p>\n
One of the first butterflies that becomes active again with favourable weather conditions is the Bath White (Pontia daplidice). Wintering as ‘pupae’ (or chrysalis), starts to fly in the beginning of march, but imagos like the one pictured here, were already flying on february 17th at an altitude of 1.000 m., three weeks earlier than usual.<\/p>\n
Is the way than Mediterranean nature and Andalucía says ‘Hello’ and one of the best way I know to say ‘Welcome’ to this natural corner, focusing -of course- on wildlife.<\/p>\n
Jorge Garzón ©2012<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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