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Richard Jeffery

@richardjeffery888.bsky.social

VC55 County Butterfly Recorder. Supporter of Bumblebee Conservation, Plantlife and Leics& Rutland Wildlife Trust. Passionate about all things flora and fauna.

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Climate and Nature Bill Campaign Take action to support the Climate and Nature Bill

I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debateβ€”and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier futureβ€”where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social

24.05.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A bit of a rarity these days, but it's always a joy to see a pristine Small Tortoiseshell. This one is feeding on Erysimum Bowles' Mauve. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

24.05.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw my first Swifts of the year over our Leicestershire garden last evening. Funnily enough it's the same date as last year. Just a pair but hopefully the first of many. @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

09.05.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw my first Swallow of the season today in Leicestershire, but you can't beat the sound of the first Chiffchaff. With both of these you know spring has truly sprung.

27.03.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week sees the start of the 50th survey season for the UKBMS! #UKBMS50

We are excited to be reaching this milestone and looking forward to celebrating the fantastic volunteers that support the scheme.

27.03.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

My first butterfly transect of the season produced 20 butterflies. 15 of these were pristine Brimstones. Looks like they're having a good start to the year. Also recorded my first Small Tortoiseshell of the year. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social

23.03.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #InternationalDayOfForests🌲

#DYK... in the UK we have a type of forest called temperate rainforest & it's home to some internationally important populations of lichens, mosses and liverworts🀯

Learn moreπŸ‘‰ bit.ly/41L4C24

21.03.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Silver-spotted Skipper butterfly feeding on a pink scabious flower

A Silver-spotted Skipper butterfly feeding on a pink scabious flower

Our annual UK Butterfly Recorders' Meeting is just around the corner!

Discover the latest developments in butterfly recording and conservation at this free online event.

View the full programme and book your place πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/772NrtE

πŸ“·: Mark Searle
#UKBRM

08.03.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This time next week we will be enjoying the UK Butterfly Recorder meeting #UKBRM

Lots of interesting talks and the first chance to see the official UKBMS results from 2024.
Book your free space here -

22.03.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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