SPRING HAS ARRIVED and many butterflies (up to 35 species) are on the wing! It is at this time of year than many specialist species occur, such as the Grizzled Skipper.  I had the privilege of seeing this chunky, plucky and totally... Read More

The first butterfly sightings of 2017 have been recorded by Butterfly Conservation. Butterflies reported were all seen outside, active and not in hibernation. The earliest recording was of a Red Admiral – Vanessa atalanta – on 1st Jan (Sussex), followed by... Read More