A male Orange-tip on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey last Sunday @savebutterflies.bsky.social No longer pristine but still pleasing on the eye @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Grizzled Skipper and Dingy Skipper on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey yesterday @savebutterflies.bsky.social where the remarkable resilience of butterflies was on full display @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Battle weary but defiant, a Duke of Burgundy still defending territory on Chapel Bank in Surrey yesterday @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Common Blues on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social where an hour of early afternoon sunshine produced a feast of butterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A Small Blue on the lower path at Hutchinson's Bank NR today @savebutterflies.bsky.social The UK's smallest butterfly and soon to be abundant at this Surrey stronghold @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Glanville Fritillaries on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always a treat to see this beautiful species when the Sun breaks through @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Puffin, Guillemot and Razorbill together on the cliffs at South Stack RSPB in North Wales the other day for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Bod Petryal car park in the Clocaenog Forest in North Wales today. Several Wood Warblers seen and heard around the car park. For #BirdsSeenIn2026

Stopped in at Lyn Brenig in North Wales today to see the Ospreys. A nice Green-veined White. Had a chat with the excellent and knowledgeable volunteers. Great views on the livecam at the viewpoint. Also saw Willow Tit, Siskin, Garden Warbler for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Speckled Wood and Large White on Tottenham Marshes today @savebutterflies.bsky.social where occasional hints of sunshine were enough for these intrepid species to become active @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A Skylark feeding on sawfly larvae (which are highly nutritious) at Rainham Marshes in Essex ten days ago @rspb.bsky.social @essexbirdnews.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Green Woodpecker striking a classic pose on the bank of East Warwick Reservoir in Walthamstow yesterday @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Green Woodpecker foraging for ants at Walthamstow Wetlands in East London today @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

Song Thrush today at the Bod Petryal car park in the Clocaenog Forest in North Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Several Siskins around the car park at Bod Petryal in the Clocaenog Forest in North Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026 also heard Redstart and saw Pied Flycatcher.

My first Dipper of the year today at Dolgarrog in North Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026

A couple more shots of the Meadow Pipit that posed for me on a Gorse bush against a perfect blue sky at the Range RSPB on Anglesey the other day for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Guillemots, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Magpie today at South Stack RSPB in Wales today for #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Common Tern showing the trademark black tipped red bill in Walthamstow two days ago @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

Perfect conditions at The Range RSPB on Anglesey today. Meadow Pipit for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Chough overhead and on the ground today at South Stack RSPB Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026

A newly arrived Painted Lady at Walthamstow Wetlands in East London this afternoon @savebutterflies.bsky.social brightening an overcast day @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A female Small White in Gillespie Park, North London last Friday late afternoon @savebutterflies.bsky.social Whites are easy to overlook but are worth a close view @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Wall Browns are abundant along the foreshore at Rainham Marshes this late spring @savebutterflies.bsky.social with those pictured from yesterday @rspb.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A Brown Argus on the foreshore at Rainham Marshes yesterday @ukbutterflies.bsky.social where several are now in flight @rspb.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A Small Heath on the foreshore at Rainham Marshes in Essex yesterday @savebutterflies.bsky.social where many more will soon emerge @rspb.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Wood Sandpipers on the target pools at Rainham Marshes in Essex today @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @essexbirdnews.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Reed Warbler in full song on Rainham Marshes in Essex today @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @essexbirdnews.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social ##BirdsSeenIn2026

A Ring Ouzel on the foreshore at Rainham Marshes in Essex today @rspb.bsky.social rewarding patient observers with occasional glimpses @btobirds.bsky.social @essexbirdnews.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Comma in Gillespie Park, North London late this afternoon @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social A perfect specimen of this eye-catching and intriguing species @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Kingfisher this morning at Marbury Country Park in Cheshire for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Dukes of Burgundy on Chapel Bank NR in Surrey last Saturday @savebutterflies.bsky.social So pleasing on the eye in the spring sunlight @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

'Is this my good side' said the Dartford Warbler who was wanting her #PassportPhoto taken yesterday, especially for #BirdOfTheDay theme today! 😉 📷 🪶 Happy Monday everyone 🕊️👋 #birds #photography #BirdsSeenIn2026 #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlife #UKBirding #ECK

A Brown Argus on Rainham Marshes in Essex today @rspb.bsky.social A species with a silvery appearance in flight as it zigzags from one flower to another @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Wall Browns on the foreshore at Rainham Marshes in Essex today @rspb.bsky.social flourishing in the warm spring weather @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

The Yellowhammers were quite approachable at Roydon Common in Norfolk this morning for #BirdsSeenIn2026

An evening visit to Titchwell RSPB in Norfolk today. Clear sky with the moon overhead, two Common Sandpipers, lots of Shelduck, Black-headed Gulls, Ruff, Swallows, Swifts, Sand Martins and House Martins, as well as large numbers of Mediterranean Gulls for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Stonechat today at Dersingham Bog in Norfolk for #BirdsSeenIn2026

A Dingy Skipper on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social Subtly camouflaged and often found basking on paths during sunny spells @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Grizzled Skippers on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social A tiny fast flying butterfly that is usually the first skipper to emerge each season @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A female Duke of Burgundy on Chapel Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social where these imperious little butterflies are a spring highlight each year @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Goldfinch at the drinking pool at Weeting Heath in Norfolk today for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Greenfinch this evening at Snettisham in Norfolk against a clear blue sky for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Grasshopper Warbler at Snettisham in Norfolk early this morning for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Black-winged Stilt today at Frampton RSPB in Lincolnshire for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Wheatear, Linnet and Little Egret yesterday at Holme Dunes in Norfolk for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Great to see so many butterflies at Weeting Heath in Norfolk today. Here Holly Blue and Small Copper. Also saw Orange-tip, Large White, Brimstone, Peacock and Speckled Wood. #SaveButterflies

Lots of Avocets, Little Ringed Plovers and Meadow Pipits at Titchwell RSPB today for #BirdsSeenIn2026

A male Green-veined White in Priory Park, St Neots @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social in Cambridgeshire two days ago @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

At least a dozen Wheatears at Holme Dunes today in Norfolk for #BirdsSeenIn2026