tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856551099141296693.post3376050085330984916..comments2023-11-15T01:49:12.477+00:00Comments on Alan Mackenzie Photography: The Sussex Butterfly SafariAlan MacKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667377534438807166noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856551099141296693.post-39316645371062354692019-08-05T14:29:24.386+01:002019-08-05T14:29:24.386+01:00The overall decline of UK butterflies is part of a...The overall decline of UK butterflies is part of an ongoing mass extinction of animal, bird, marine and plant life. Human beings are an invasive super-predator and our modern, industrial way of life is fundamentally incompatible with the natural world. We are currently tinkering around the edges, with a few nature reserves, a bit of recycling and fewer plastic bags to make ourselves feel better. Humans evolved at a time, when our entire universe was just a few square miles and the greatest concerns were short-term issues of avoiding predation and sourcing food. This short-term mindset is in our genes. We are aware of long-term threats, but they just don't register in the amygdala the way a Tiger did during pre-history. I just cannot see society willing to sacrifice its high standard of living for future generations.<br /><br />I'm off to one of my butterfly sites today, for the Painted Lady and Peacock. The moderate SW breeze is concerning, though.Alan MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667377534438807166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856551099141296693.post-13934177488999148752019-08-05T04:27:34.475+01:002019-08-05T04:27:34.475+01:00Hello Alan,
Glad you liked the deer article.
Wha...Hello Alan,<br /><br />Glad you liked the deer article.<br /><br />What's happening to butterfly numbers and their distribution is very concerning. We need to right people to listen and act on everything nature is telling us. <br /><br />I hope the rest of your butterfly project goes well and look forward to the update on this page.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Mark<br />Mark Nicolaideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319704632855626369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856551099141296693.post-86263153849291355302019-08-04T15:07:15.484+01:002019-08-04T15:07:15.484+01:00Hello Mark,
I'm glad you enjoyed my photo ess...Hello Mark,<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed my photo essay and thank you so much for your comment! Butterfly populations in the UK have been in decline, both in range and numbers since 1976. The fact that I had to expend a lot of energy in finding reliable sites indicates habitats are becoming rarer. Once very common species, such as the Gatekeeper and Small Tortoiseshell are dwindling.<br /><br />I haven't quite finished with the butterflies, as I'm expecting to see a large number of Painted Ladies and I'd like to revisit the Peacock site with the buddleia. I will update this page before the summer ends.<br /><br />I read your excellent guide to photographing Roe deer. Great work, Mark.<br /><br />Alan.Alan Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057892102280423631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856551099141296693.post-27133415581600385652019-08-04T04:37:31.467+01:002019-08-04T04:37:31.467+01:00Hi Alan,
This is a great photographic essay. I ap...Hi Alan,<br /><br />This is a great photographic essay. I applaud all the time, effort and thought you would have needed to invest in the process, in order to have created this piece. <br /><br />I learnt a lot of very interesting information and will now have a greater appreciation of butterflies when I'm with the deer.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Mark<br /> Mark Nicolaideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319704632855626369noreply@blogger.com