Butterfly Conservation
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. 🦋
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo 📷: White Ermine - Val Devine
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo 📷: White Ermine - Val Devine
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Butterflies need two things to thrive: good weather and a healthy environment ☀️🌱
Join us in asking UK retailers to remove synthetic pesticides from sale for a wilder, butterfly-filled future for generations to come 👉 https://butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-mission/
Join us in asking UK retailers to remove synthetic pesticides from sale for a wilder, butterfly-filled future for generations to come 👉 https://butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-mission/
Moths come in all shapes and sizes and the unusual-looking Common Plume (Emmelina monodactyla) is a perfect example 🤩
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Moths come in all shapes and sizes and the unusual-looking Common Plume (Emmelina monodactyla) is a perfect example 🤩
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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The right trees in the right place can do wonders for butterflies and moths! 🌳
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
November 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The right trees in the right place can do wonders for butterflies and moths! 🌳
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Can beaver wetlands create a buzz and a flutter for pollinators? 🦫🦋
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Can beaver wetlands create a buzz and a flutter for pollinators? 🦫🦋
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
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The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
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Really positive landowner workshop yesterday to discuss how to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. Heart-warming that so many farmers want to help this lovely little butterfly and restore biodiversity. Gives me great hope we can do it @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Really positive landowner workshop yesterday to discuss how to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. Heart-warming that so many farmers want to help this lovely little butterfly and restore biodiversity. Gives me great hope we can do it @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Gweithio gyda’n gilydd er lles Britheg y Gors 💪
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Gweithio gyda’n gilydd er lles Britheg y Gors 💪
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Working together for the Marsh Fritillary 💪
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Working together for the Marsh Fritillary 💪
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
The Butterfly Conservation Christmas Gift Guide has landed! 🎁✨
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Butterfly Conservation Christmas Gift Guide has landed! 🎁✨
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Found an unexpected house guest this winter? 🦋🏠
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Found an unexpected house guest this winter? 🦋🏠
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Surprise the nature lover in your life with a gift that lasts all year! 🦋✨
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Surprise the nature lover in your life with a gift that lasts all year! 🦋✨
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
Check out the magical metallic green scales on this Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) ✨
This autumnal moth flies from September to November and can often be seen feeding on ivy blossom on milder nights.
📷: Samantha May
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
This autumnal moth flies from September to November and can often be seen feeding on ivy blossom on milder nights.
📷: Samantha May
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Check out the magical metallic green scales on this Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) ✨
This autumnal moth flies from September to November and can often be seen feeding on ivy blossom on milder nights.
📷: Samantha May
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
This autumnal moth flies from September to November and can often be seen feeding on ivy blossom on milder nights.
📷: Samantha May
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
A project to restore ancient forests in the Scottish Highlands is significantly boosting moth biodiversity, a Butterfly Conservation study has found. 🌳
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/AyKPh6e
📷: Patrick Cook, Sarah Wanless
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/AyKPh6e
📷: Patrick Cook, Sarah Wanless
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A project to restore ancient forests in the Scottish Highlands is significantly boosting moth biodiversity, a Butterfly Conservation study has found. 🌳
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/AyKPh6e
📷: Patrick Cook, Sarah Wanless
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/AyKPh6e
📷: Patrick Cook, Sarah Wanless
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
It's bulb planting time!
Bulbs make dazzling displays in containers or borders, and they’re also a great source of late winter/early spring nectar for butterflies and moths 🦋
Top 5 bulbs to plant:
🌷 Crocus
🌷 Alliums
🌷 Grape hyacinth
🌷 Winter aconite
🌷 Snake's-head Fritillary
📷: Rob Blanken
Bulbs make dazzling displays in containers or borders, and they’re also a great source of late winter/early spring nectar for butterflies and moths 🦋
Top 5 bulbs to plant:
🌷 Crocus
🌷 Alliums
🌷 Grape hyacinth
🌷 Winter aconite
🌷 Snake's-head Fritillary
📷: Rob Blanken
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's bulb planting time!
Bulbs make dazzling displays in containers or borders, and they’re also a great source of late winter/early spring nectar for butterflies and moths 🦋
Top 5 bulbs to plant:
🌷 Crocus
🌷 Alliums
🌷 Grape hyacinth
🌷 Winter aconite
🌷 Snake's-head Fritillary
📷: Rob Blanken
Bulbs make dazzling displays in containers or borders, and they’re also a great source of late winter/early spring nectar for butterflies and moths 🦋
Top 5 bulbs to plant:
🌷 Crocus
🌷 Alliums
🌷 Grape hyacinth
🌷 Winter aconite
🌷 Snake's-head Fritillary
📷: Rob Blanken
Is it just us or was Alan Carr KILLING IT in last night's #CelebrityTraitors? Like a true butterfly, he transformed to show his true colours!
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#TheTraitors
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Is it just us or was Alan Carr KILLING IT in last night's #CelebrityTraitors? Like a true butterfly, he transformed to show his true colours!
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#TheTraitors
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#TheTraitors
Learning doesn't have to be confined to the four walls of a classroom 🍃🦋
Our Discover and Learn hub is packed full of free activities and resources to help children explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths 👉 https://butrfli.es/3L9sljZ
#OutdoorClassroomDay
Our Discover and Learn hub is packed full of free activities and resources to help children explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths 👉 https://butrfli.es/3L9sljZ
#OutdoorClassroomDay
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Learning doesn't have to be confined to the four walls of a classroom 🍃🦋
Our Discover and Learn hub is packed full of free activities and resources to help children explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths 👉 https://butrfli.es/3L9sljZ
#OutdoorClassroomDay
Our Discover and Learn hub is packed full of free activities and resources to help children explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths 👉 https://butrfli.es/3L9sljZ
#OutdoorClassroomDay
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📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
Not doing presents this year? Show your loved ones you're thinking about them with a donation to Butterfly Conservation in their name 🦋💚
They will receive a beautiful postcard letting them know how their gift is helping to save butterflies and moths 👉 shop.butterfly-conservation.org/products/don...
They will receive a beautiful postcard letting them know how their gift is helping to save butterflies and moths 👉 shop.butterfly-conservation.org/products/don...
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Not doing presents this year? Show your loved ones you're thinking about them with a donation to Butterfly Conservation in their name 🦋💚
They will receive a beautiful postcard letting them know how their gift is helping to save butterflies and moths 👉 shop.butterfly-conservation.org/products/don...
They will receive a beautiful postcard letting them know how their gift is helping to save butterflies and moths 👉 shop.butterfly-conservation.org/products/don...
Celebrate ‘the moth wonderful time of the year’ with @richardfoxbc.bsky.social 🦋🌙
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Celebrate ‘the moth wonderful time of the year’ with @richardfoxbc.bsky.social 🦋🌙
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
In this free webinar, discover what makes these nighttime pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them.
Book here 👉 buff.ly/wm4bvfl
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
The days may be getting colder and darker, but there's still a chance to spot beautiful butterflies and moths in your gardens and green spaces 🦋🍂
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The days may be getting colder and darker, but there's still a chance to spot beautiful butterflies and moths in your gardens and green spaces 🦋🍂
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
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We're thrilled to share this film featuring some of the dedicated volunteers who monitor butterflies for the UKBMS
A huge thank you to them, and everyone who's supported the scheme over the last 50 years.
#UKBMS50
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A huge thank you to them, and everyone who's supported the scheme over the last 50 years.
#UKBMS50
youtu.be/OrF5AgseX1U?...
Celebrating 50 years of butterfly monitoring
YouTube video by Butterfly Conservation
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October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We're thrilled to share this film featuring some of the dedicated volunteers who monitor butterflies for the UKBMS
A huge thank you to them, and everyone who's supported the scheme over the last 50 years.
#UKBMS50
youtu.be/OrF5AgseX1U?...
A huge thank you to them, and everyone who's supported the scheme over the last 50 years.
#UKBMS50
youtu.be/OrF5AgseX1U?...
Moths need darkness to thrive 🖤
But globally, light pollution is increasing by 10% a year, and these vital nocturnal pollinators need our help.
Find out how you can provide a haven for moths where you live by creating Moon Meadows 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/moon-meadows...
📷: Marian Coburn
But globally, light pollution is increasing by 10% a year, and these vital nocturnal pollinators need our help.
Find out how you can provide a haven for moths where you live by creating Moon Meadows 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/moon-meadows...
📷: Marian Coburn
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Moths need darkness to thrive 🖤
But globally, light pollution is increasing by 10% a year, and these vital nocturnal pollinators need our help.
Find out how you can provide a haven for moths where you live by creating Moon Meadows 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/moon-meadows...
📷: Marian Coburn
But globally, light pollution is increasing by 10% a year, and these vital nocturnal pollinators need our help.
Find out how you can provide a haven for moths where you live by creating Moon Meadows 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/moon-meadows...
📷: Marian Coburn
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Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
October 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
Is Jonathan Ross faithful to Butterfly Conservation? Or is he just fluttering about in disguise? 🦋
#TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors #MothsMatter
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#TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors #MothsMatter
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October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Is Jonathan Ross faithful to Butterfly Conservation? Or is he just fluttering about in disguise? 🦋
#TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors #MothsMatter
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#TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors #MothsMatter
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Halloween is for the goths and moths 📣
So we're kicking off our spooky countdown with the aptly-named Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis). A common moth, well distributed throughout most of Britain, but very local further north.
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
So we're kicking off our spooky countdown with the aptly-named Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis). A common moth, well distributed throughout most of Britain, but very local further north.
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Halloween is for the goths and moths 📣
So we're kicking off our spooky countdown with the aptly-named Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis). A common moth, well distributed throughout most of Britain, but very local further north.
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothMonday #TeamMoth
So we're kicking off our spooky countdown with the aptly-named Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis). A common moth, well distributed throughout most of Britain, but very local further north.
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothMonday #TeamMoth