# The Butterfly Isles by Patrick Barkham (Paperback)

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.

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Granta
- **Type:** Patrick Barkham
- **Tags:** All Books, Nature, Travel

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| Default Title | 9.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- The Butterfly Isles by Patrick Barkham (Paperback) cover

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> Updated: 2026-10-17