the UK's "sunniest spring & hottest summer ever may have benefitted some #butterflies after 2024’s record-breaking lows. However, results of the #BigButterflyCount show that it wasn't a bumper summer for our beleaguered butterflies"
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Butterflies fail to shine despite hottest UK summer on record
The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are in, and while the numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record lows, experts warn urgent measures are still needed to reverse long-te...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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On average, #BigButterflyCount participants recorded 10.3 butterflies per 15-minute count 🦋
While a marked improvement on 2024’s record low of 7.2, it is only broadly average by modern standards, and has done little to reverse longer-term declines.
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While a marked improvement on 2024’s record low of 7.2, it is only broadly average by modern standards, and has done little to reverse longer-term declines.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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“We may feel like we’ve seen lots of butterflies this summer, but that’s only because last year was so awful." - Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science at Butterfly Conservation.
More about the results, and why they matter, here
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More about the results, and why they matter, here
#BigButterflyCount #butterflies #moths #insects
The #BigButterflyCount results are in and it's official...
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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The #BigButterflyCount results are in and it's official...
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
September 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The #BigButterflyCount results are in 🦋 unfortunately, butterflies have failed to shine despite the hottest UK summer on record - find out more and help support @savebutterflies.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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My last #BigButterflyCount for 2025 at Upton Marshes yesterday only yielded 4 species including Green-veined White & Brimstone. What did you see on your last count?
August 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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How was your #BigButterflyCount? Great sunny weather recently's helped (last year our Count was Zero!). Storm Floris provided an interesting challenge. This beautiful Comma was gripping on tight in the high wind. It’s the only non-blurry photo we could get!😄🦋🌻 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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The bad news: #BigButterflyCount is over for another year 😞
The good news: You can still submit the results of any counts done between 18 July - 10 August until the end of this month! 🙌
Submit any pending counts at 👉 buff.ly/aQjHidK
📷: Brian Valentine
The good news: You can still submit the results of any counts done between 18 July - 10 August until the end of this month! 🙌
Submit any pending counts at 👉 buff.ly/aQjHidK
📷: Brian Valentine
August 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Took part in the #BigButterflyCount 2025 yesterday. Recorded the gatekeeper, meadow brown, lots of speckled woods, the large white and a single ringlet.
August 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Last @savebutterflies.bsky.social #BigButterflyCount of 2025, this one in the Coton allotments 🦋
August 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Last #BigButterflyCount for 2025 1 Peacock, 1 Small Tortoiseshell, 1 Large White and a new visitor for this year in the #wildlifegarden a single Painted Lady
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August 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Thank you for hosting the #BigButterflyCount we look forward to it every year. Our highlight was the Red Admiral resting on Mr B's arm and the Comma sunning itself on our glasshouse 🦋
August 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Brimstone Butterfly on my last Big Butterfly Count of the year on the Butterfly Trail at Haldon Forest - on my two hour walk I saw 11 species of butterfly in my 15 minute count 5 species 4 of which were on the count! #butterfly #butterflyconservation #bigbutterflycount #insects
August 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Having been away for a few days where the #BigButterflyCount does not count I managed a last count this morning on the Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve, Halifax. Including this perfect Peacock resting on Common Heather alongside a rocky hill path between woodland and the rough edge of a golf course
August 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Over 100,000 of you got out for the Big Butterfly Count over the past 3 weeks - that's enough to pack out Wembley!
Thank you for contributing vital data that will help us to protect butterflies and moths for generations to come. 💚
Let us know what your favourite #BigButterflyCount moment has been.
Thank you for contributing vital data that will help us to protect butterflies and moths for generations to come. 💚
Let us know what your favourite #BigButterflyCount moment has been.
August 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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A teatime #BigButterflyCount included two Peacock...
August 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Red admiral, peacock, tortoiseshell, comma, holly blue and white butterflies in garden today. All going in the #BigButterflyCount 💚@savebutterflies.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Just did the #BigButterflyCount (for some reason Bluesky won't let me share my count). I counted 14 including this beauty.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Last day of the #bigbutterflycount
and it’s sunny and warm.
A Holly Blue on Hemp Agrimony, Gatekeeper on Marjoram, Speckled Wood on the ivy and Large White on Water Mint.
Happy that they like the #wildflowers I’ve planted or allowed to grow.
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and it’s sunny and warm.
A Holly Blue on Hemp Agrimony, Gatekeeper on Marjoram, Speckled Wood on the ivy and Large White on Water Mint.
Happy that they like the #wildflowers I’ve planted or allowed to grow.
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#wildgardening
August 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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A female Common Blue laying in the garden this morning among the Bird'sfoot Trefoil and Clover which covers our front 'lawn'.....
#BigButterflyCount @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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August 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Everyone knows that butterflies are sun-worshippers, but can they have too much of a good thing? 😎
Butterfly Conservation ambassador @ajaytegala.bsky.social reveals their sun protection secrets.
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Butterfly Conservation ambassador @ajaytegala.bsky.social reveals their sun protection secrets.
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August 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Today's the final day of the #BigButterflyCount and a chance to get one more count in. Or more, if you feel like it.
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August 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Get out on the last day of #BigButterflyCount. Gatekeeper was top of the charts in Norfolk last year will it retain the No1 spot in 2025? bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
August 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Today is the last day to get out for the #BigButterflyCount! Where will you be doing yours?
If you haven't taken part yet, it's not too late. Download the free app or go to 👉 buff.ly/aQjHidK
Spend more time in nature while making a big difference. 💚
📷: Large White - Gilles San Martin
If you haven't taken part yet, it's not too late. Download the free app or go to 👉 buff.ly/aQjHidK
Spend more time in nature while making a big difference. 💚
📷: Large White - Gilles San Martin
August 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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