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    Wildlife

    Big Butterfly Count: common species to identify and how to take part

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    Guide to British butterflies: how to identify and the best places to spot

    Sandscale Haws, Duddon Estuary, Cumbria
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    Day out: Sandscale Haws, Cumbria

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    British butterflies endured seventh worst year on record in 2017

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    Butterflies suffer fourth worst year on record

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    Butterflies declining more rapidly in towns and cities

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