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The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. Updates from our new live data entry system. https://t.co/8wYSmSUwyc
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To mark the start of the WCBS survey season, we've just published the findings from the 2024 surveys. Grab a cuppa (or a chilled drink!) and take a read. . There's great articles on how to identify day-flying moths and the value of farmland habitats too.
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RT @BC_Norfolk: White-lettered Hairstreak have suffered a decline in Norfolk since the 1970s as their sole food source is elm. If you do sp….
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Today is the start of the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey!.This volunteer scheme monitors butterflies across 1900 random squares in the UK. The core survey runs from now until the end of August, providing crucial data on butterflies. Get involved ⬇️ .
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It's week 14. Did you know you can look back at the data from your site for previous years? There are various charts and tables showing the data, just log in to the UKBMS website and go to 'My data'. Handy video on how to do this - . #UKBMS50
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RT @Vaasetter: It is so hard to convey the sheer quantity of butterflies arriving. Breathtaking to see & I've not witnessed anything like i….
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Our summer eNewsletter is out!.Catch up on the latest guidance and hear about an exciting find on a transect, as well as an important data for your diary! #UKBMS50. Read it all here ⬇️ .
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RT @Vaasetter: Fortunate to witness an astonishing spectacle at the beach tonight: tens & tens of thousands of (mainly Small) white butterf….
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RT @BC_Norfolk: 14 Silver-washed Fritillaries seen on the Foxley Wood transect yesterday, a couple of White Admirals also spotted. #Norfolk….
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RT @BC_Norfolk: Often the 'June gap' occurs at this time of year with the end of spring butterflies flight season occurring before summer….
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RT @BBS_birds: (1/) Today, we focus on Ringlet Butterfly. This darkly coloured species with distinctive rings on its wing is often seen fee….
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Week 13 and we're halfway through!! 🎉 👏 👏 . The mid-point of the survey season, a good chance to look back and appreciate all we've seen and look ahead to the late summer species. #UKBMS50
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The UK PoMS Scheme Annual report for 2024 is out!. Lots of interesting findings and great to see the eight years of data start to stack up and provide robust evidence about the UKs pollinators. Check out the report here ⬇️.
As #InsectWeek begins, we’re excited to share the latest @PoMScheme annual report 🐝🪰🪲 . This year we also welcome The RHS as a new PoMS partner! 👏🏼. Planting a variety of flowers and creating diverse habitats is key for pollinators 🌼. News: 🧵1/
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RT @BBS_birds: (1/) Today, we focus on Meadow Brown butterfly. This species is widespread and it can be found in a variety of habitats. It….
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The good weather is back, let's celebrate with some FIT-counts! 🌞 🐝 🪲 🪰 🦋 . These ten-minute counts are vital for tracking pollinators and can be done anywhere—garden, park, or on your transect . Find out more ⬇️ @PoMScheme.
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Its week 12!. For the keen beans - you can carry out more than one walk a week on your transect - as long at the weather is right. The data from multiple walks will be averaged for analysis. #UKBMS50
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RT @BfliesMothsNI: Training next Tuesday evening for anyone interested in a Butterfly🦋 Square 😀 or existing volunteers who need a refresher….
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Can you help us monitor butterfly populations across the UK?. Join the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey team, these fantastic volunteers survey 1km squares for butterflies starting July 1st. Find out more and check for available squares near you ⬇️ .
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RT @CRCuthbert: Beautiful Marbled White butterflies now appearing in good numbers in rough grassland at Landseer Park, Ipswich, and mostly….
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RT @BC_Cumbria: Large Skipper seen at Ormsgill Slag Banks, Barrow-in-Furness on 10 Jun 2025. Contribute your own sightings at: https://t.co….
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