The Butterfly Isles

03rd May 2023

Patrick Barkham

This was a very gentle and beautiful book. It bought us right into the world of Patrick as he attempts to see all 59 native species of butterflies in the British Isles in one season.

He was introduced to butterflies by his dad and left it for a while but had come back to it. Patrick shared his hobby with us and it was exciting to tag along. He referrs to his work and relationships which humanises him, but it is mainly the hunt.

Very enjoyable.