Simply magical!

But what a sound!

It was one of my favourite highlights of the trip!

For the last few days of the trip, we headed west in search of eagles on the Isle of Skye. We were lucky enough to see both White-tailed Eagle and Golden Eagle, along with Hen Harrier, Black Guillemot, Divers and (what I'm fairly certain were) Twite.

We also spent several days venturing out on the hills to explore the moorland and Cairngorm Plateau. Lekking Black Grouse were a first for me and a truly unforgettable experience!

We are also deeply saddened that the Madeiran Large White, Pieris wollastoni, is now officially extinct: it was last seen in 1986. The full report can be downloaded here www.bc-europe.eu/documents/68...

Have you come across @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social's Paws for Thought project? The second report ("Adopting a standardised, holistic approach towards managing the impacts of dog walking on the environment in the UK") has some recommendations for signage renewbiodiversity.org.uk/paws-for-tho...

We're a small, friendly group of volunteers and always keen for extra helping hands. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding activity to fill the winter months, do think about signing up for a few conservation days!

volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...

Around Camborne and Redruth, we will be working within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site to manage scrub, Cotoneaster and Buddleia at sites supporting Silver-studded Blue, Grayling and Dingy Skipper.