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ISBN: 1 874357 29 3 and 1 874357 02 1

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The State of Butterflies in Berkshire, Buckingham and Oxfordshire

ISBN: 1 874357 29 3

This book presents another milestone in our knowledge of butterflies in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. A detailed survey of butterflies across the three counties over the period 1995–2000, has made possible for the first time the identification of changes and trends since a similar survey completed almost a decade earlier (1987–1992).

The changes reflect the damaging effects of further habitat loss and the warming effects of climate change. Habitat specialists are declining further—Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary appear to be extinct in the three counties and Marsh Fritillary is on the verge of extinction. In contrast, species at the limit of their European range in this area, such as Silver-spotted Skipper and Adonis Blue are faring better, as warmer climate improves their breeding success.

The book, richly illustrated with colour photographs and graphics, describes the trends for all of our local butterfly species, what is happening to key habitats and the continuing impact of climate change. It is a must for those with interests in butterflies, conservation and the countryside.

The Butterflies of Berkshire, Buckingham and Oxfordshire

ISBN: 1 874357 02 1

This book represents the results of one of the most intensive local butterfly surveys ever undertaken. It contains full descriptions of all the butterflies found in the three counties and gives details of their conservation status. More generally, the many colour photographs and chapters on butterfly biology and conservation will be of interest far beyond the three counties. The book contains a wealth of information:

	Introductory chapters describing the life-cycle of butterflies, the geology and habitats of the three counties, and the survey methods used
	Descriptions of each butterfly species, its behaviour and local conservation status
	Superb colour photos showing the adults of each butterfly, and many of the early stages
	Colour distribution maps and flight period diagrams, clearly presenting the survey results
	A valuable chapter on the conservation of butterflies and their habitats
	A guide to when, where and how to see butterflies.