A COMMUNITY group in Paddington says it's 'delighted' with members' efforts to participate in a national environmental campaign.

The New Cut Heritage and Ecology Group took part in the national 'BioBlitz' event last weekend, 9 and 10 July, and the group clocked up over 20 days' worth of biodiversity surveying.

'Biodiversity' is a term used to describe the huge variety of life on Earth, and biodiversity surveys help understand how different events (such as building work) impact the wildlife in the area.

Warrington Guardian: The group surveyed birdlife, as well as butterflies and moths, tooThe group surveyed birdlife, as well as butterflies and moths, too

The New Cut group surveyed the varieties of wildlife in Paddington Meadows, including butterflies, birdlife, and moths - surveying the moths included early starts of 6am over the event.

Around 30 species of moth were identified by the group, as well as 35 species of bird, and 10 different varieties of butterflies.

The species surveyed also included a number that are awaiting expert clarification and identification.

Amongst those spotted were Red Admirals, Elephant Hawks, and Drinker moths.

Warrington Guardian: Ringer butterflies were amongst those that the group surveyedRinger butterflies were amongst those that the group surveyed

According to the New Cut Heritage and Ecology Group, the 'BioBlitz' campaign was started in 2018, by Chris Packham.

The group hopes to hold an event to survey bats at the end of August, too.