Despite enjoying the sunniest spring and hottest summer on record in the UK, numbers of the colourful flutterers are less than reassuring
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Despite enjoying the sunniest spring and hottest summer on record in the UK, numbers of the colourful flutterers are less than reassuring
Despite enjoying the sunniest spring and hottest summer on record in the UK, numbers of the colourful flutterers are less than reassuring
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The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are in, and while the numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record…

Drought and habitat destruction blamed for decline in numbers, experts say

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Early spring sightings show colourful insect is a resident species for first time in decades, says conservation charity

In the run-up to the Big Butterfly Count, maximise your chances of spotting these beautiful insects.