Rare butterfly thrives due to the long hot summer
The long hot summer has allowed the Heath Fritillary, one of Britain's rarest butterflies, to have a second brood emerge in Belfairs Woods.
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A summer of butterfly seeking
Birdwatcher and nature enthusiast, Alan Last, added butterfly seeking to his summer agenda this year. Reporting over 1,500 individuals from June to September, Alan tells us about his experience…
Rare butterfly numbers soar in UK
The highest numbers of Heath Fritillary have been recorded at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Belfairs Woodland nature reserve for the first time since 2010.
Belfairs Butterfly Bonanza
W.O.W Event: Butterflies are starting to appear again. Join us for our butterfly bonanza!
Butterfly Seekers
Help us bring butterflies back from the brink.
Butterfly Identification Workshop
Learn the different species of butterfly that can be found at The Naze followed by a walk to put your new knowledge into practice.
The Naze butterfly identification workshop
A Liz Huxley workshop on butterfly identification.
Fingringhoe - Butterfly I.D Workshop
Want to know your Red Admiral from a Peacock or wondering what is a Comma? Join our guide Liz for a morning Butterfly ID workshop.
Fingringhoe - Butterfly I.D Workshop
Want to know your Red Admiral from a Peacock or wondering what is a Comma? Join our guide Liz for a morning Butterfly ID workshop.
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Top summer reserves
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Summer Plant Sale
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