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.
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Essex butterfly distributions have changed dramatically recently
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How to help wildlife in hot weather
Essex Wildlife Trust urges members of the public to help wildlife in the hot weather this summer.
How to have a wild summer
The six-week summer holiday is finally here – and with it comes time to relax, have fun, and try something new. But what if you could spend your summer doing something meaningful and enjoyable?…
A butterfly paradise in north-west Essex
Our Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, has had some unusual fluttery friends visit her garden this year...