The Butterfly Isles : A Summer In Search Of Our Emperors And Admirals

Butterflies animate our summers but the fifty-nine species found in the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive.Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk at the bottom of damp bogs in Scotland.A few survive for months, while other ephemeral creatures only fly for three days.Several are virtually extinct. This bewitching book charts Patrick Barkham's quest to find each of them - from the Adonis Blue to the Dingy Skipper - in one unforgettable summer. Wry, attentive, full of infectious delight and curiosity, written with a beautifully light touch, The Butterfly Isles is a classic of British nature writing.