We're recruiting a Transect Coordinator for Suffolk. Help support and inspire local Transect Surveyors while gaining experience in monitoring methods and local butterfly populations. More info here - volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie... @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

Transect Coordinator (Suffolk)

Transect Coordinators help to support and promote butterfly transect recording in their area as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS). They help us to understand butterfly populations loc...

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We look back at the 2026 Butterfly season with less than 20% of season remaining in terms of butterfly numbers. 11 species had their best or 2nd best summers ever with representatives from every family. Gatekeeper for the Browns but it was also very much a Vanessid, Lycaenid and Pierid summer.

The next time a climate change denier comes at you with that excuse:

EBG Romania Day 9 - The finale. Black Ringlet, Danube Clouded Yellow, Poplar Hawkmoth and it’s time to say goodbye for now @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG România Day 8 - Asians & Pearl Bordered Fritillaries , Brown Hairstreak, Osiris Blue and Pale Clouded Yellow bringing us up to 93 butterfly species so far. Amazing groupings of species on damp mud @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG in Romania Day 7 Our first Hairstreaks, Blue-spot and Sloe, Iolas and Large Blue, Black and Woodland Ringlets, Balkan Green-veined White, Scarce and Sooty Coppers @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG in Romania Day6 - Lesser Purple Emperor, White Admiral, Large Copper, Three Scarce Swallowtails. Another great day, sorry to say goodbye to Zayed @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG in Romania Day 5. Weavers Fritillary and Clouded Yellow Rather wet this afternoon so less to report! @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Many congratulations to all those involved with the SAVE WHITEWEBBS campaign. They've won at the High Court. See their Insta post for full details. Many people have worked so hard against all odds. Amazing achievement @savebutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social @malcolmhull.bsky.social

Romania - EBG Day 4 Hungarian and Common Gliders, White Admiral and Purple Emperor, Cardinal, Large Chequered Skipper, Four spotted moth, Black Ringlet, Scotch Argus, Chequered Blue, Small, Scarce and Sooty Coppers Berners and Clouded Yellows and much more @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG in Romania Day 3. Many more Danube Clouded Yellows, Bergers Clouded Yellows and Scarce Large Blue @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

EBG Day 2 continued - Good numbers of Danube Clouded Yellows amongst the days sightings

EBG vs Day 2 around Cluj. 3 species of Large blue @savebutterflies.bsky.social

@europebutterfly.bsky.social Great selection of butterflies on the first day of the EBG visit to Romania. We did see Danube Clouded Yellow, but the one I photographed is Bergers. Looking forward to more tomorrow @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Is trying to tell blue butterflies apart making you feel blue? Check out our top tips for identifying common butterflies in the #BigButterflyCount 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...

@s4r4h-l@s4r4h-l.bsky.social · 2w ago

#TuesdayBlue Fabulous blue #butterflies seen in the last week. Top is a holly blue sunbathing, middle; male common blue, very fresh with it's white wing edge in tact, bottom; female common blue; easy to confuse with brown argus but the body has a blue tinge. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #Lancashire

How will Britain's favourite butterfly fare in this year's #BigButterflyCount? Help us find out 👉 bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

@s4r4h-l@s4r4h-l.bsky.social · 3w ago

#FlutterbyFriday Shades of peacock #butterfly, how will they fare in this year's #BigButterflyCount? These seen in the last few days, love the range from pinky lilac to electric blue. #Lancashire @savebutterflies.bsky.social #vitaminN

Let’s get out on the Count! Many Peacocks and Brimstones are already in hibernation, so expect BBC numbers to be down. What will we see in Herts & north London? @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social

Butterfly Conservation@savebutterflies.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Big Butterfly Count 2026 is here and butterflies need our help! 🦋 From now until 9 August, spend just 15 minutes outside counting the butterflies you see and help us take nature's pulse. The best part? Anyone, anywhere can take part. Count yourself in 👉 https://butrfli.es/3SVFepj

Ear moth spotted today on Butterfly Conservation walk at Bricket Wood Common near St Albans today. A lifetime first for me! @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social

A total of 391/90 in the AirBnB garden this morning (ignoring the Scopariinae), with 3 lifers and 4 more NFY. The lifers were Clouded Magpie, the rather gorgeous Slender Pug, and Monochroa cytisella. NFY included Beautiful Carpet and Garden Tiger. Overall a good choice of accommodation. #TeamMoth

Dozens of Black-Veined White butterflies (Aporia crataeai) swarm a kayak by the Vagran River in the Ural Mountains of Russia. 🦋 The butterflies are attracted to the salt from human sweat on the kayaker's gear and clothing. This happens in early summer when these butterflies emerge. #butterfly

Who said moths are dull and eat clothes? Royal Mail stamps issue, release date 9th July

Small Coopers are fond of perching on or near the ground as was the case for this one at Salthouse Heath this morning. #savebutterflies

What a stunning image

Butterfly Conservation Europe@europebutterfly.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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Was fortunate to find a brand new Purple Emperor during my wander through the woods today

Old Lady moth in a prominent position on a garden wall in. I suspect newly emerged @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #teammoth

Good victory for White Admirals, let’s hope Englands footballers can match that performance!

Butterfly Conservation Herts & Middlesex Branch@bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are in the news today, thanks to @malcolmhull.bsky.social standing up for nature and the potential destruction of a #WhiteAdmiral site! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Can we have one for adults so the kids have a world to live in?

Caroline Lucas@carolinelucas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡

Congratulates Peacocks, the kids are ecstatic! @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social

Butterfly Conservation@savebutterflies.bsky.social · 2mo ago

60 butterflies. One favourite. The nation has spoken... Britain's Favourite Butterfly is the mighty Peacock! 👑🦋 #BritainsFavouriteButterfly

Butterfly Conservation lead the charge to save threatened White Admiral wood stalbanstimes.co.uk/planning/cen... @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social

Centurion Club expansion bid thwarted due to loss of trees and risk to rare butterfly - St Albans Times

Councillors have rejected the "ecocide" proposed by a St Albans golf club which wanted to destroy 1,000 mature trees in order to expand its offering.

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St Albans Council has rejected a planning application to build a golf course in Potters Crouch Plantation. This would have destroyed a key wood for White Admiral. Many thanks to all who supported our opposition @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social