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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A nice little cluster of Bee Orchids emerging on the front lawn. I found them today after cutting the lawn/meadow. Sawston, Cambs. @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dear councils, 97% of UK meadows are gone. So if you have wildflowers like ox-eye daisies on roadverges and in public spaces, don't spray them with weedkiller or over-mow them. Let's give pollinating insects like bees and butterflies a chance 🐝

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Female Southern Hawker (I think) trying to oviposit on and around my shoe. I'm sure there are more suitable places around the pond! Sawston, Cambs @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think this is a Clouded Yellow f. helice but a really pale one (rather than something rarer). It's being backlit and hopefully it shows the lack of black on the upper wing. I initially thought it was Green-veined White when seen in flight. Babraham, Cambs, today. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A lovely Goat Moth caterpillar crossing the road at Upware, Cambs, this morning. Luckily the road is closed so it made it across safely.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

One of two pairs of Willow Emerald Damselflies in the garden this afternoon. Six individuals seen at once. Sawston, Cambs. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Helice form of Clouded Yellow (one of two) from East Tilbury, Essex, yesterday. I managed a few views of the Queen of Spain Fritillaries but they only responded to the sunshine and kept out of the wind. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Butterflies were in short supply at Devil's Dyke (Newmarket end) today but I did manage to pick out a few each of Adonis Blue, Common Blue and Brown Argus. I never know if this section is Suffolk or Cambs, so I'll tag both. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

White-letter Hairstreak eggs on Elm @magogdown.bsky.social today. I normally spend hours looking for these in winter but just had a quick look today and found these two within a minute. Hopefully plenty more laid. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Time lapse of a Toadflax Brocade caterpillar feeding on Purple Toadflax. The processing of food is pretty quick, with droppings made very frequently. Sawston, Cambs.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

If you want to see a Clouded Yellow in the Cambridge area, today is the day for it @magogdown.bsky.social. At least seven seen in one field. They are very mobile. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Small Copper is probably in my top 5 butterflies, especially when very fresh. This individual was seen at Wandlebury today. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

One of four Willow Emerald Damselflies around the garden pond this afternoon. Sawston, Cambs @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Small Blue and Brown Argus from earlier today @magogdown.bsky.social. Clouded Yellow also (not pictured because it was too fast). @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Excellent photos, Kate. Good to meet you and your family yesterday. I'm really glad that you got to photograph a fresh Small Blue. I found a couple on yesterday's transect after meeting you. Like last August, fresh specimens were seen, hinting at a possible third brood. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Male and female Brown Argus @magogdown.bsky.social today. The male was waiting patiently for the sign. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Toadflax Brocade caterpillar on a single stem of Purple Toadflax in the garden. Sawston

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Another Purple Hairstreak record for the garden this afternoon. Sitting in an Elm pretending to be a relative! Sawston @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation Suffolk @bc-suffolk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

May not have survived the devastating fire 🔥 Along with many wildlife species scarce Silver-studded Blues & Graylings will be gone. Many years before they recover. Graylings will have to recolonise from areas already destroyed by Sizewell C @savebutterflies.bsky.social @sayno2sizewellc.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A very battered male Purple Hairstreak looking for honeydew on the garden Brambles this morning. Sawston, Cambs. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Chilling (not physically) this afternoon, seeing what turns up in the garden. Female Common Blues have been searching out the Black Medick to lay eggs. Sawston @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The biggest Wasp Spider I have seen. Cambridge Aqua Park, north of Waterbeach.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Very lucky to have a Song Thrush nest in the garden. The nest is in the middle of a Hawthorn and Bramble tangle. The garden seems to be providing enough food; there are plenty of snails and caterpillars. However, flying ants are on the menu this afternoon. Sawston, Cambs.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Swallowtail caterpillar on Milk Parsley at Strumpshaw Fen from earlier today. One of four seen. @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Small Blue record from the back garden today. I do have Kidney Vetch growing so one can hope it was a female and it left some eggs. Sawston, Cambs. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Richard Lewington @rlewington2.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Come and say hello at the @globalbirdfair.bsky.social Thursday until Sunday

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

No need for a Nyjer seed feeder, just plant a small patch of Knapweed for the Goldfinches. The butterflies and bees will appreciate it too. Sawston, Cambs.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Dewick's Plusia from this morning. Originally found in the kitchen by my wife, who released it outside not knowing what it was.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A female Purple Hairstreak searching for ideal spots to lay eggs, providing some entertainment when I am supposed to be socialising. Somewhere near Hatfield 🤷‍♂️

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Climate Disconnect @climate-disconnect.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

How can keeping honey bees harm native bees? Dave Goulson, professor of biology at the University of Sussex and author of "Silent Earth: Averting The Insect Apocalypse," explains in this short video. 1/2

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No More Beewashing! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees.

YouTube video by Dave Goulson

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

White-letter Hairstreak laying eggs on Wingham Elm in the garden for a second day. Wych Elm, of a similar height, next to it has been totally ignored, her preferring the hybrid. It's good because I planted two more Winghams last year. Sawston. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @brianecambs.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Male Banded Demoiselle on territory at the garden pond this afternoon.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Small Blues have just started their second brood @magogdown.bsky.social. @epollard.bsky.social finding a couple yesterday and 11 this morning. White-letter Hairstreak also putting in an appearance on the Marjoram during today's transect. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation - Cambs & Essex @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Bodes well for our guided walk with @epollard.bsky.social in 10 days.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Purple Emperor and Purple Hairstreak at Woodwalton Fen from this morning's family walk. @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

High Brown Fritillaries at the Heddon Valley, Devon, today. It needed a 7am start before the heat got too much. @nationaltrust.org.uk @bcdevon.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A typical view of a White-letter Hairstreak on the way to work this morning. Between Babraham and Sawston @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

If you watch White-letter Hairstreaks for long enough, if you're lucky, sometimes they will descend from the Elm tops. This one came to feed on the Hedge Bedstraw right next to where I was standing @magogdown.bsky.social this morning. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Marbled White and White-letter Hairstreak @magogdown.bsky.social this lunchtime. At least six White-letter Hairstreaks in the Elms today. Small Skippers also on the wing. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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 🌷🌳🦡

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Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Butterflies cannot wait any longer. We're calling on ministers to do what they promised - set a deadline for an absolute ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. No 'emergency' authorisations. No exemptions. Add your name to our open letter 👉 campaigns.butterfly-conservation.org/ban-pesticides

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Ban butterfly-killing pesticides for good

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Pyramidal Orchid from the front lawn. Sawston, Cambridgeshire.

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Edward Pollard @epollard.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Unsurprisingly no mention of any green space in this proposed development on the Cambridge airport land. Another (the 4th) railway station, and a movie studio (what?) but no green space! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Plans for 10k homes and rail station on Cambridge Airport site

Cambridge East scheme will be "one of the UK's largest urban extension projects", Homes England says.

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Andrew Knights @andrewknights.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Grass Snake in the garden pond this afternoon. Sawston, Cambridgeshire.

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