butterflies

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They were inspired by attending a talk about Shropshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy where they heard about a dramatic reduction in moths, butterflies, and hedgehogs as well as the loss of many of England's meadows.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Walking through Lee’s garden, as birds, bees and butterflies zoom around the yard’s bright flowers, it’s obvious she loves color.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Nearby, neighbourhood boys joined municipal workers in clearing rubble from a children's activity centre, with painted purple butterflies still visible on what is left of its windows.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The water butterflies who’ve ventured off to observe us scurry back to their flock.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera