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SIGHTINGS 2026

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First Sightings 2026

 Peacock 12th Jan Red Admiral 16th Jan

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We do not post Hummingbird hawkmoth (or other moths) records on this sightings page. Butterfly Conservation UK records sightings of migrant moths centrally at migrant watch

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January 2026
DateLocationSpeciesReporterDescription
17thHarrow Lodge ParkPeacock, Red AdmiralZayed Ahmed1 very active Peacock and 1 pristine sunning Red Admiral both at the eastern edge of the park.
16thHavering Country ParkRed AdmiralZayed Ahmed1 very active Red Admiral in 9° sun
12thWicken Fen (TL556692)PeacockKevin Wilson1 Peacock in flight briefly over vegetation by Burwell Lode. 1.15 pm.


 
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