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Record numbers of a butterfly once close to extinction have been recorded at a nature reserve, a wildlife trust has said.

The Essex Wildlife Trust said 218 heath fritillary butterflies had been counted at Pound Wood Nature Reserve near Hadleigh, Essex, this year.

Staff said the previous record at the reserve, which is especially managed to encourage the butterfly's recovery, was 148 in 2019.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Interestingly enough, I've noticed more butterflies this year in my own garden. Different part of the country. Anyone else?