Inspired by @sarahfaulkner.bsky.social's recent Small Copper variation collage, I thought I'd share two different subspecies seen in the past year, from populations many miles apart - phlaeoides from Madeira, and polaris from Arctic Norway. @europebutterfly.bsky.social

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Sunday book review: Insects of Britain & Europe: a field guide by Thomas C. John, Peter Mullen and Paul D. Brock Publisher: @princetonupress.bsky.social Review: markavery.info/2026/10/04/s... "a great resource" @royentsoc.bsky.social @coleopsoc.bsky.social @ynuorg.bsky.social

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About a quarter of our plum harvest. No problems staying regular for a while.

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From coops and feeding routines to protecting your flock from predators, Keeping Chickens covers everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy hens. Out now!

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It's been so wet in Glasgow I've not been able to set the moth trap for ages, but last night this beautiful canary shouldered thorn was in it. So pretty!

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