Early sightings of midsummer butterflies in Britain following a sunny spring
Midsummer butterflies are already making their appearance in early May, thanks to a sunny spring which has led to what some are calling record-breaking conditions in the UK. Typically seen in June and July, the Lulworth Skipper is now flying at Lulworth Cove in Dorset. In Scotland, Checker skippers have appeared earlier than usual, popping […]
‘Butterfly emergency’ declared as UK summer count hits record low | Butterflies
A butterfly conservation group has declared a nationwide “butterfly emergency” following the record low numbers. Large butterfly count Since records began. During butterfly watching this summer, participants recorded an average of just seven butterflies per 15 minutes of watching, the lowest figure in the survey's 14-year history. It was the worst year on record for […]
As British butterflies head north, scientists ask public to help track migration | Butterflies
Scientists are urging the public to help them track how British butterflies are migrating north as the climate warms. Looking at 50 years of data, researchers from the wildlife conservation group Butterfly Conservation, which holds an annual event, Large butterfly countWe found that many species commonly seen in gardens, such as comma, peacock and holly […]