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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Anyone else finding numbers of Small Coppers are down this autumn? Counts this month on our two best local sites in South Herts are down 85% and 93% on two years ago @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s been a good year for butterflies! Hot weather has boosted overall numbers, but some species have done better than others. Find out who are the winners and losers and what might come next… @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social #butterflies @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Reform are now clearly defining their party as anti-wildlife

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martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

More worrying evidence of butterfky declines in the USA. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Reform UK showing their true anti-environment colours

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dawneelizabeth.bsky.social @dawneelizabeth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Was it only because Google couldn’t profit enough from China🧐

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Butterfly Conservation (Dorset Branch) @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It’s bonanza time in Dorset for Clouded Yellow. They are now third in our sightings list, only just pipped by Common Blue and Small White. Looks like it will be a record year for this pretty migrant @savebutterflies.bsky.social www.dorsetbutterflies.com/2026/08/clou...

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Clouded Yellow Bonanza!

2026 is turning into a very good year for Clouded Yellow butterflies. Nick Galer alerted us to his sighting of more than 40 at Lydlinch Common (North Dorset) on 27 August.

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Mating pair of Graylings on Dunyeats Heath near Poole, Dorset. I love the way there’s a tiny bit of the orange upper wing showing on the right @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Some highlights from this week’s dive into Dorset - Wall Brown at Durlston, Adonis Blue at Ulwell, Grayling at Upton Heath and Clouded Yellow, Badbury Rings. All richly rewarding sites in their different ways @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Revealed: just 20 out of of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation, as UK burns in fifth heatwave of this summer - FOI request by me @andyburnham.bsky.social needs to level with the country about the climate crisis & set out radical plan to tackle it 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves

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UKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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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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Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire @bcyorkshire.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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.

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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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Butterfly Conservation Herts & Middlesex Branch @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@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

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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...

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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

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Tim Blackburn @mothyblackburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Richard Lewington @rlewington2.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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Butterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Mark Tutton @marktutton.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sat watching the Mullein Moth larva for a bit, then it headed off after feeding...

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 06/06/2026

Adorable young kestrels surprised by a butterfly.

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Dan Hoare @djhbutterflies.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Bumped into this stunning White-letter Hairstreak this afternoon on our walk home from school in Winchester! A little wildflower strip in a tiny park, a stepping stones in the suburban landscape. Part of the Magnificent Meadows project with @rachelremnant supported by @cpre.hampshire

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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Peacock Spider (genus Maratus), a group of tiny Australian jumping spiders famous for their vibrant colours and elaborate courtship dances to attract its mate. They are very tiny in size only between 2-5 millimetres ( the size of a pea)

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Watch out! Streetings pitch to oust Starmer includes further weakening of planning and environmental controls When will they ever learn how self defeating this line is? www.theguardian.com/politics/vid...

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Hey, please can you sign this urgent petition. The nature and wildlife we all love: birds, bees, hedgehogs - are being silently poisoned by a group of powerful chemical companies making billions selling toxic pesticides and fertilisers. The UK government can stop this! @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social

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George McGavin @georgemcgavin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Utterly fantastic news. With the invaluable help of supporters and members, the Dorset Wildlife Trust have secured Upton Heath! Priceless habitat saved by wonderful people.... www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/upton-h...

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Upton Heath saved by successful fundraising campaign | Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce that we have secured the purchase of a vital parcel of land at the heart of Upton Heath.

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Ajay Tegala @ajaytegala.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

50 years of data reveal specialist butterflies disappearing across the UK, but the good news is that conservation efforts are making a real difference - helping butterflies isn’t complicated, we can all be part of the solution by making places butterfly-friendly 🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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