The Private Lives of Butterflies

Peter Smith SpeakerNet Sponsor


Regions:
Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, London
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Hobby
Fee:
Paid: £120 plus travel from Guildford
Category:
Nature
Updated:
23rd November 2024

Are there really Camberwell Beauties in Camberwell? Why is the Red Admiral so named? Did you know that some butterflies can be carnivorous - even cannibalistic? That some can sing? That some conduct chemical warfare? And that some travel thousands of miles to travel to our gardens. We explore the secret lives of some of the 59 (at the moment) species of butterfly resident in the UK plus our regular visitors, look at why almost half our butterflies are threatened and what we are doing about it.

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About Peter Smith

I'm a beekeeper, all round bug enthusiast and writer and give talks on a range of subjects which share a common focus on the pollinators of the UK. My fully illustrated talks are designed to entertain as well as inform and are aimed at everyone with an interest in the natural world. I try to improve the awareness of some of the problems faced by our native pollinators and offer practical suggestions on what we can do to help them. I also work closely with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

As seen on BBC Countryfile! I presented a section on bees and pollinators on the Countryfile edition aired on April 21st.

I give talks to Wildlife and Conservation groups, Gardening Clubs, U3A and PROBUS groups, Resident Associations and Businesses and have received the following testimonials.

  • "Absolutely Fascinating - I had no idea moths were so interesting" (The Secret World of Moths)
  • "A complete eye-opener" (The Plight of the Bumblebee)
  • "Brilliant, engaging, knowledgeable and funny" (Protecting our Pollinators)
  • "Informative, entertaining and amusing" (The Business of Bees)
  • "Captivating" (A Taste of Honey)
  • "That [mellification] is one of the most gruesome things I've ever heard... Still, I can't wait to cast my first honey spell!" (Bees & Honey: Tradition, Myth, Symbol & Magic)
  • Well this raised the lid (!) on beekeeping and honey for me. (Responsible Beekeeping)
  • I'll never look at a Cabbage White again without smiling. (The Private Lives of Butterflies)

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