Field Notes Journal

Seasonal Analysis and Species Classification

Buttercup

Model Family : Seasonal presence

Summary

Buttercup

Extended spring seasonal presence

Buttercup is classified as extended spring seasonal presence. The fitted seasonal window runs from about March to October, with a spring peak around May. The season is very_broad, with a moderate active window, moderate post-peak decline, and strong off-season suppression.

Confidence
Medium
Peak
May
Season
March–October

Seasonal wheel

Seasonal wheel for Buttercup Buttercup Peak: May

Calendar strip

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Highlighted months indicate stronger modelled presence or detectability. A ring marks the fitted peak; a hollow mark indicates the trough where available.

Classification evidence

Season start month
3.225
Season end month
10.135
Forcing peak month
5.21
Season width months
6.91
Season midpoint month
6.68
Season start label
March
Season end label
October
Forcing peak label
May

Observed and Simulated Seasonal Patterns

Buttercup Observed Presence, Abingdon
Buttercup Observed Presence, Abingdon
Buttercup Observed Totals, Abingdon
Buttercup Observed Totals, Abingdon
Buttercup Simulated Presence, Abingdon
Buttercup Simulated Presence, Abingdon

Cite this dataset

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Walker, David. Buttercup. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.21. https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/buttercup.html

Dataset FN-WL-SEASONAL Author David Walker Publisher Field Notes Journal Version 2026.05.21
Reference: Walker, David. Buttercup. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.21.

BibTeX 
@dataset{fn_wl_seasonal,
  author = {Walker, David},
  title = {Buttercup},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {Field Notes Journal},
  version = {2026.05.21},
  url = {https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/buttercup.html}
}