Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies

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A butterfly charity says the UK could be set for a 'bumper' year of the insects as it launches its annual appeal for the public to count them. Butterfly Conservation reported an increase in several species due to a hot and dry spring. The Big Butterfly Count 2026 runs from 17 July to 9 August, encouraging people to log their butterfly sightings. Initiatives like No Mow May are helping to create more habitats for butterflies.