Tag: butterflies

Summer Holidays Mini-Beast Challenge!

Vapourer Moth caterpillar

The girls have always enjoyed mini-beast hunts in our garden but recently we seem to be finding more curious little creatures than ever whenever we potter outdoors. I’m not sure if this is just the time of year, because we are spending so much time outdoors or because of our newly heightened focus on the …

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Wildlife Wednesday: 7 tips for a butterfly friendly garden

Peacock butterfly

This week is Save Our Butterflies Week. The flutter of the brightly coloured wings of a butterfly through the sunny spring air has always been to me a symbol of optimism and the coming of summer. With their delicate, eye-catching and magical form and their intriguing transformation from wriggly caterpillar to fully fledged …

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