The Beds & Northants branch of Butterfly Conservation. Working towards a better future for our butterflies & moths. Tag us in your pictures and videos using #bcbedsnorthants! Check out our other online platforms here: https://linktr.ee/bcbedsnorthantshttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mmcsw3t5s22bAs we head into holiday season, do check events local to your destination for little gems like this! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcsw3t5s22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mmcstadn4s2bSmall Copper just over the county border. We love a Small Copper photo, litter or not! *p.s. please do pick up your litter and take it home 😊 [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcstadn4s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mmafafh7622vMake sure you cast your vote for Britain's Favourite Butterfly with @savebutterflies.bsky.social ! Branch committee secretary Poppy votes for the Peacock: "Their markings are so beautiful and vibrant but they're also very clever - perfect predator deterrents!" #savebutterflies #conservation19 May 2026 21:59 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmafafh7622vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mmaexyc4ys2vMake sure you get out to see the Orange-tips on the wing! [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmaexyc4ys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mlory7u43c2yFantastic showing of Wood Whites in Northants! 😍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlory7u43c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mlmb26a3vk2bField Trip: Salcey Forest Join branch committee members Judith Barnard and Chris Walpole for a guided tour around the site in search of Spring butterflies. Everyone welcome! #savebutterflies #butterflies #butterflyconservation #bcbedsnorthants11 May 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmb26a3vk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mlfsdrxau226Turns out, it's not just dogs who love a really good stick! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfsdrxau226https://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3ml5255pmkc2zKeep on submitting your sightings on iRecord! A quick and easy app to use, it's the simplest way to make a real impact to butterfly and moth conservation - right from your pocket! [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 May 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5255pmkc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mkz5hpiidk2zOur latest branch newsletter is now available, and can be viewed on our website (link in bio). We are looking for enthusiasts from Bedfordshire to get more involved in our next issue. Contact us for more info! #butterflyconservation #ukbutterflies #bcbedsnorthants #savebutterflies04 May 2026 07:27 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz5hpiidk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mku3f3xnks2pKeep recording your sightings of all butterflies and moths! We had sightings of these beauties 8th April (Northants) and 17th April (Beds). By recording your sightings, we can build a picture of geography, weather and trends - not just locally but nationally too! [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 May 2026 07:06 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mku3f3xnks2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mknpzula5s2cRangers Hilary Monk and Dan Hurst, along with former branch committee members Doug Goddard and Andy Wyldes, will be giving a guided tour around Fermyn Woods Country Park. Everyone welcome! Details to register in picture. #butterflies #butterflyconservation #bcbedsnorthants29 Apr 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknpzula5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mknptfd3nc2cFirst Wood White at Salcey Forest this year, spotted by our very own Judith! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknptfd3nc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mklkdoqwls2pJudith's great clip of this gorgeous Holly Blue shows the thick and dark wing margins that differentiate it as female beautifully. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklkdoqwls2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mkiwqamau223Acting Chair and Northants Butterfly Recorder David James gives fantastic talks to local groups - check out this feedback he received recently. Contact us via direct message, website or Insta if you'd like more info on booking him. Links in our bio! #butterflyconservation #butterflies27 Apr 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiwqamau223https://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mk6usseyjk2nBeautiful footage as always from Judith! 😍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6usseyjk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mk6ul3exss2nIncredible picture from our Acting Chair and Northants Butterfly Recorder today! Can you spot the eggs she's already laid? Let us know in the comments! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ul3exss2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mjzxmmkesk2nAn exciting opportunity for someone in Beds or Northants who has experience with numbers/finance. Full details in pics! Contact us via links in bio to discuss further.21 Apr 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzxmmkesk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mjuvrcbugk25Absolutely amazing pictures today from Bedfordshire! 😍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Apr 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuvrcbugk25https://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mjsgo4lexs2kVolunteer Opportunity: Wood White Surveys at Rockingham Forest & various sites, May-June & July-Aug 2026 If you are interested, click the link in our bio to sign up to Butterfly Conservation's volunteer platform Assemble. We'd love to have you on board! @savebutterflies.bsky.social18 Apr 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsgo4lexs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mjsbqpqyxk2kLots of events starting to spring up at different branches across the UK! [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Apr 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsbqpqyxk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social/post/3mjia2eeltk2sVolunteer Opportunity: Chequered Skipper and Wood White Surveys at Fineshade Wood, May-June 2026 If you are interested in getting involved, click the link in our bio to sign up to Butterfly Conservation's volunteer platform Assemble. We'd love to have you on board! @savebutterflies.bsky.social14 Apr 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:3kriipa4cf2cw4ynvzwj4nfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjia2eeltk2s