Feckin’ Drones!.....From Orkney.com…..From ‘Butterfly Conservation’…..
by Bernie Bell - 09:11 on 10 November 2025
Feckin’ Drones!.....
An extract from ‘The Gathering Tide’ by Karen Lloyd…
“On Birkrigg Common, someone said, ‘Hold hands inside the circle. See if we can feel the cosmic energy’, and as we did so a drone came flying past, remote controlled, black, insect-like, and anything but cosmic. As we set off again, the machine returned to its owner, descending into last summers desiccated bracken.”
Why do people go to those places, and do that?
My views on this…..
http://www.spanglefish.com/berniesblog/blog.asp?blogid=17165
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From Orkney.com….
“This Christmas, every gift has a story. From Orkney is a celebration of the makers, designers and producers who bring their island craft to homes around the world.
Our new short film takes you behind the scenes – into workshops, studios and kitchens – where jewellery, knitwear, food, drink and more are made with care.
When you hear the voices of the people behind each product, you appreciate that when you shop on orkney.com you’re not just buying a gift, you’re supporting local makers and sharing in Orkney’s heritage.
https://www.orkney.com/from-orkney
Thank you for supporting Orkney’s makers this Christmas. Every order placed helps sustain our island community - from the jeweller’s bench to the family kitchen.
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From ‘Butterfly Conservation’….
“As the leaves turn golden and the nights draw in, November’s All Aflutter takes wing.
With the arrival of chillier days, butterfly activity is beginning to wind down, but you may still spot some butterflies stocking up before the winter. Red Admirals and Commas are making the most of fallen fruit and late nectar from flowering Ivy this month, and Peacocks are seeking out places to shelter over the winter before emerging again early next year.
Plus, in this edition, find out more about Butterfly-friendly Cities, see what’s on the menu for moths, find the perfect Christmas gift, and discover jobs for your garden in November.
What do moths eat?
Head of Science Dr Richard Fox shares what’s on the menu for moths, and it might not always be what you think...
https://butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/what-do-moths-eat
It's the moth wonderful time of the year
Curious about the world of moths? Join us on Thursday 4 December for a one-hour free webinar to celebrate ‘The Moth Wonderful Time of the Year!’. Dr Richard Fox, our Head of Science will guide you through what makes these night-time pollinators special, the threats they are facing and what we can do to help them. Not that only that, but hear about the rare Dark Bordered Beauty, the subject of this year's festive fundraising campaign. We hope to see you there!
Get your Christmas gift inspiration
Would you like to treat a loved one in your life to a gift this Christmas whilst supporting vital conservation work for the UK’s butterflies and moths? Take a peek at the 2025 Butterfly Conservation gift guide, your one-stop-shop for the nature lover in your life. From a gift membership to a funky tee or tote bag, there’s something butterfly and moth themed for everyone!
https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Species of the month
Each month, we’ll be diving into a species of butterfly or moth. This month, let’s meet the Kentish Glory.
https://butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/species-of-the-month-kentish-glory
Butterfly-friendly cities emerging across the UK
Butterflies are struggling. Although numbers this year have been better than the all-time lows of 2024, it hasn’t been enough to reverse long-term declines. We need to see widespread action in order to make a difference and help butterflies thrive again. That’s why we’re supporting councils across the UK to become ‘butterfly-friendly’. We recently partnered with Lancaster City Council to support their pledge to become a ‘Butterfly-Friendly City’ and Cambridge have made the same pledge, launching their butterfly trail this summer.
https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterfly-friendly-councils
Jobs for your garden in November
It’s bareroot season and the Secret Gardener shares their top species to include when planting a new hedge, as well as which bulbs to buy and plant in November for next year’s springtime butterflies.
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