Blog: Butterflies

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Butterflies at Lyscombe: Not getting the blues?

Monday 4 August 2025

Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects, bringing joy to gardens and green spaces with their whimsical beauty. In our latest blog, Lyscombe Ranger Ben Atkinson talks about some of the…

Photo - Gatekeeper butterflies on yellow ragwort in a field

How you can help butterflies

Thursday 20 May 2021

When wildlife conservation student Ellen approached us asking for our help with a campaign about protecting butterflies with our everyday actions, we were inspired. She kindly wrote this blog for…

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