Wanstead Park butterfly numbers up, but serious concerns remain

The Wren Wildlife Group has completed another year of butterfly monitoring in Wanstead Park.

“Every week, from April to September, there has been a walkthrough, counting the species and numbers in multiple habitats,” said a spokesperson.

“There has been a welcome increase for many species this year, including the Gatekeeper. But a few species were missing or in low numbers, so there is still serious concern about butterfly conservation locally. Get in touch if you’d like to join the 2026 count.”

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Author: Editor