“2 turtle doves” have long played second fiddle to “a partridge in a pear tree” but are no less beautiful or endearing. Turtle doves partner for life and every year, like many of our migrant bird species, travel thousands of miles to West Africa, their wintering grounds. These once common summer migrants have become increasinglyRead more about Turtle Doves are not just for Christmas[…]

We have recently worked with South Brent primary school to incorporate a butterfly site survey (with the help of our Butterfly colouring book) into one of their lesson plans. Here are the results they have provided which show the children have really engaged with their surrounding environment and enjoyed the task at hand! Lesson PlanRead more about South Brent Primary School: Butterfly Survey[…]

“British Moths: To Colour-in and Learn About” On the back of the success of our British butterfly colouring book, we’re very excited to announce the arrival of a second (companion) book for budding lepidopterists both young and old, in association with the Royal Entomological Society; “British Moths: to Colour in and Learn About”. The newRead more about PRESS RELEASE 19/10/18[…]

  With May 2018 being the hottest start to the summer in the UK since records began we’ve been having some really great sightings of our favourite moths, butterflies and their larvae (caterpillars). So it is on this uncharacteristically wet day that we would like to announce our summer competition which will run until theRead more about Competition Time! Submit your butterfly art to win some goodies![…]

  The first of our British songbird postcards are now available to buy in our shop and come in a set of eight, celebrating four garden favourites; the Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Goldfinch and Swallow. Much has been reported of late on the general decline in European bird species linking pesticide use with an overall declineRead more about British Songbirds: A Collection Of Postcards[…]

Spring has finally sprung and with it has come our first fleeting sights of some of our colourful friends who are now emerging after the long cold winter months. With the beginnings of spring we also have some rather exciting news of our own…  Butterfly Conservation the UK’s leading charity pioneering butterfly and moth conservationRead more about BC 50th Anniversary Feature; Plus One Year Free Membership![…]

With half term upon us, we’re always looking for something fun, practical, educational, inspiring to do together and Dr Sarah Beynon’s Bug Farm may just provide the perfect antidote! Founded by BBC presenter Dr Sarah Beynon and her partner Andy, the Bug Farm provides a wonderful space to discover and learn about all things bug-related.Read more about Dr Beynons Bug Farm: Championing entomology in West Wales #HalfTermFun[…]

While the majority of Butterfly species make use of the heart of the summer for gracing us with their colourful flights of fancy, there are some species that have second broods and are visible (if sometimes a little elusive) later on into the start of Autumn. Butterfly Conservation have made a great illustrated poster ofRead more about Late Season: Mid September Butterfly Sightings[…]

New Publication:  British Butterflies: To Colour-in and Learn About     This latest title from Klickklack Print in association with The Royal Entomological Society melds beautiful illustrations for you to colour in with practical information to absorb on every page. The book covers 32 of the UK’s most distinct butterfly species ranging from garden favouritesRead more about PRESS RELEASE: 11/09/17[…]

  Our first colouring book in association with the Royal Entomological Society is about to hit the shops very soon so watch this space! In this first book you will learn about 32 butterfly species found here in the United Kingdom. We have included some common species as well as some of our rarest suchRead more about Butterfly Colouring Book: Hot Off The Press![…]