UK wildlife and nature hit hard by erratic weather

Guardian: One week past midsummer's day and nature still has not recovered from the misearable, wet winter and the cold, late spring, say wildlife experts and gardeners. "Spring got seriously behind and was the latest since 1996; with bluebells still in bloom in early June and many butterflies very late to emerge," said National Trust naturalist Matthew Oates. "Summer is now running two to three weeks late." The long spell of cold weather caused insects to struggle, with a knock-on effect on tree and......

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