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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Are you new to the magical world of moths and want to learn more about moth recording? ✨🦋 Join moth expert Ray Barnett for a free online talk on Sunday 25 October, hosted by Butterfly Conservation Somerset and Bristol Branch and Planet House Productions. Book 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/moths-for-...

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Moths for Everyone

Dive into the magical world of moths with fun facts, cool pics, and live chats—everyone’s invited online!

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We were back at Little Haven Wildlife site today to finish cutting and raking this disused railway track. Lovely weather & always a treat at lunch where we get homemade soup & cakes 😀 @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social #volunteer #warwickshire

View looking along the path towards the gate. The path is lined with apple trees and in summer this path is full of wildflowers.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Moths matter! 📢 Which is why we're on a mission to create the first official Red List of Britain’s Macro-moths Without this formal recognition, species risk being overlooked when national, regional and local decisions about conservation priorities and funding are made. 📷: Rob Blanken

Close-up of a Garden Tiger moth facing directly at the camera while clinging to a branch against a green background.

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Still some Clouded Yellow butterflies around - 4 seen at Dragcote Meadows SSSIthis afternoon as well as a couple of Small Coppers. #butterflies @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello October! Or should that be Moth-tober? 🎃🦋 With autumn well underway, keep an eye out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and local green spaces.

Butterfly Conservation's Butterflies and Moths to see in October: Speckled Wood, Brimstone moth, Comma, Frosted Orange, Peacock, Angle Shades, Red Admiral, Light Emerald, and Wall.

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s Tuesday which means it’s volunteer day with @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 😀 We had a bumper team of volunteers ( obvs. They heard I was back! 😬) to get stuck into the tasks at Little Haven wildlife site.

Looking down the top path before starting

Another section of the top path with volunteers cutting and raking

Volunteers getting stuck into cutting the wildflower banks and trimming the hedges back

Looking down the bank at the volunteers at work. One working on the bottom hedge, one raking and one spreading wildflower seeds.

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

2 Small Copper and a Speckled Wood #butterflies spotted at Warks Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh today. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are still looking for someone to volunteer a few hours 5-6 times a year to support our branch meetings. No experience needed & we are a friendly group. Get in touch to learn more 🙏 Pretty please 🥺 #volunteer

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good with numbers? Have an eye for detail? We need your help! We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Branch finances. This role can be done from your home and we are a friendly & supportive group. Get in touch if you have any questions 🙏 volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...

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Branch Treasurer (Warwickshire)

The Branch Treasurer is a key role within the Branch where you will help advise on the financial implications of their decisions. You will also be a key contact for our Finance Team, working with them...

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Time to give moths some love! ❤️ help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths by supporting this crowdfunded 🙏 By creating this list it helps us highlight which moths need the most help & also unlock funding to target conservation for these species. #mothsMatter

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Interesting results and worth a read especially the ‘Three top tips to ‘drought-proof’ gardens for butterflies’ for next year.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This year's #BigButterflyCount results show it was a very good summer for many of our widespread butterfly species. But how will the extreme heat and drought impact next year's populations? ☀️🦋 Dr Dan Hoare, Director of Nature Recovery, breaks down the results.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) knows how to make a statement 🤩 Keep an eye out for this flashy moth in woodland, parkland, scrub, riverbanks and gardens. 📷: Iain H Leach, Will Langdon, David Green #MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

A grey-brown moth with red and black hindwings on show, resting on a green leaf

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

....as was this Clouded Yellow #butterfly. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Back at Newton Five Arches Wildlife Site today, more raking and path work. A wet start as it was raining and everything was wet 💦 No butterflies but did see a very faded yellow Shell moth. #volunteer @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

A volunteer raking the bank by the path.

Looking down the path that runs behind the wetland area. Widened and overhanging vegetation trimmed back.

Yellow shell moth looking very faded as more beige

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Wonderful! Hope you haven’t caused a stampede to Aldi as everyone will want a Small Copper butterfly in their garden! 😀

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The volunteers do a fantastic job - if you are interested in getting stuck into some practical outdoor tasks do get in touch. We meet up on Tuesdays at various sites.

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our practical work party team were out at Nelson’s Wharf in Stockton today. A lovely day spent by the canal cutting and raking the banks. Lots of butterflies flying and several Clouded Yellow seen too 😀🦋 #volunteer #practical

Photo looking down from the bridge at the canal arm with canal boast on the left and the area to the left is being managed by volunteers. The cut grass is raked into piles ready to be taken away. Photo by Tara Higgs

Volunteer cutting the grass along the side of the canal arm bank. A flat section with a steep bank to the left. Canal boats lined up in the left. Photo taken by Tara Higgs

Looking along the cut section which has been raked, 2 volunteers stand in the distance. Photo taken by Tara Higgs

In the centre is a Clouded Yellow butterfly on the purple flower. Photo taken by Tara Higgs

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We have a number of voluntary opportunities available at our branch & are looking for anyone interested in helping support our work. You do not need to know about butterflies or moths.🦋

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We are looking for a Branch Secretary - more details on this role can be found in the link. We meet 5/6 times a year usually on Zoom but occasionally at a local site, the Branch Secretary supports these meetings. This is a #volunteer role. volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...

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Branch Secretary (Warwickshire)

Our Branch Secretaries work behind the scenes to capture actions and help bring people together. We are looking for an organised person who enjoys working with others. The role can mostly be done from...

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Mairi L @mairi29.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Over the moon to see this visitor to the garden today! @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Now that’s a fabulous garden record! Lovely photo too 😍

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Charlotte Wright @charlottewright.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Delighted this huge team effort is out! By surveying >20,000 people from >100 countries, we used to butterflies to show that aesthetic biases distort scientific research & environmental policy. Understanding this bias is a key step towards more balanced decision-making 🦋 www.doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...

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Butterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Peacock caterpillars normal food plant is Common Nettle so one of our transect walkers was surprised to see them feeding on Marsh Thistle. Anyone else noticed this change of behavior? 📷️ Tessa Needham

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Interested in being our next Newsletter editor? Here’s a look at a few pages from recent newsletters 😀 #volunteer #newsletter #editor #opportunity

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are looking for a Branch Treasurer! Do you have a head for numbers & have a good attention to detail? This is a flexible role that can be done at home. Please get in touch if you have any questions 😀 #volunteer #finance volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There are a few opportunities for people to help support our branch 😀 We are currently looking for a Newsletter Editor - we do 2 newsletters per year & a annual magazine. #volunteer #newsletter am we are happy to answer any questions volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...

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Branch Newsletter Editor (Warwickshire)

Branch newsletters are a vital way for us to keep our members informed about local news and how they can help butterflies and moths in their area.

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Interested in joining our practical work party group? No experience necessary, we go out on Tuesdays and Fridays in Autumn/Winter. We go to a range of sites across the county but most are in the Rugby, Warwick & Stratford areas. Get in touch if you have questions. #volunteer

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UK Butterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Well done Naomi Addleton on finding a Holly Blue larva feeding on Erica cinerea (Bell Heather) in the New Forest. This is the first record of the use of this foodplant in the UK. Just look how pink the larva is - perfectly matching the plant! And a Lasius ant to boot!

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Keith’s garden proves to be a haven for both butterflies & moths! It’s starting to reach mythical levels! 😮😆 How can one book a visit? 😬😂

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Dave Hutton @davehutton1969.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Small Heath Kingswood Meadows,Nuneaton 22/8/26 1 of 2 @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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keithwarmie.bsky.social @keithwarmie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The female Common Blue is far more colourful and photogenic than the male in my opinion. This one on Heather on Baddesley Common this morning. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Are you still seeing Painted Lady butterflies? Let us know 😀🦋

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Has anyone else been seeing caterpillars like these on nettles? Please do record them like you would butterflies - on IRecord Butterflies app you can choose the life stage by clicking on the option 🙂🐛

Screenshot of the IRecord butterflies app showing where you can change the life stage of the butterfly by clicking on stage and changing it to larva if you see a caterpillar

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Lovely photo Steve! These seem to be having a great 2nd generation 🙂

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A very fresh looking Clouded Yellow spotted on my transect this morning! 😀💛 Small Copper also looking mint ✨ @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social

Side view of a Clouded yellow butterfly near the ground. Very bright yellow with distinctive markings and no damage on its wings.

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yes! Lots being seen in Warwickshire 💛 Please record your sightings and why not let us know about your experience seeing one of these lovely butterflies? 😀🦋 #cloudedyellow

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Rare moth makes a comeback after more than 70 years! For decades, the only site where the Dark Bordered Beauty could be found in England was Strensall Common in Yorkshire. Now a second population has been rediscovered at the National Trust's Wallington estate, providing new hope for the species.

A Dark Bordered Beauty moth, with yellow and brown patterned wings, resting on a green leaf amongst grass

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Anyone seen any Brown Hairstreak butterflies in Warwickshire? We would love to hear about it 😀

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Common Blue butterfly - always a joy to see these when out. #butterflies @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

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Tara @wildtara.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We were out at Long Itchington Cutting today cutting & raking the banks. Very dry & cracked ground but we saw a few butterflies including a Clouded Yellow! We were happy to be joined by 2 young lads today - very hard working & interested 😀 #volunteer @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social

Looking across from the opposite bank at some of the volunteers cutting and raking the banks.

Looking down the path with volunteers in both sides hard at work.

Clouded yellow butterfly almost invisible on a green leaf.

The banks are a lot steeper than they look!

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Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

At our Open Day we had a bird ringing session. Highlight was a spirited green woodpecker! Sadly no one came to see the ringing this time. Total were 73 birds, 67 new birds and 6 retraps.

Green Woodpecker held by our RSPB expert bird ringer - Kate Thorpe.

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