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Summer
Heather Moorlands Durham Argus
This butterfly is a rare subspecies
When the heather of Teesdale and
Weardale moorland begin to bloom of the Northern Brown Argus and
from mid-August to early September, Durham Argus can only be found on the Magnesian
the horizon of the Durham Dales is limestone grasslands of the Durham
carpeted in drifts of dazzling purple. Heritage Coast.
The caterpillars of this butterfly feed exclusively on rock
The air comes alive with the buzzing rose, which can be found in isolated patches on south-
of busy bees and pollinating insects facing grassy slopes.The best time of year to spot these
and the warmth of the sun brings beautiful insects is early June to mid-August.
out the best in Mother Nature.
Rock Rose
Don’t miss!
Leaping Salmon
In the River Wear Salmon can be
seen leaping their way upriver
during the annual salmon run with
peak times for sightings from
mid-summer into early autumn.
