Soon, these gorgeous Commas will be looking for places to hibernate.

But first they need to stock up on nectar, to increase their energy reserves to help them survive the cold winter months.

Brambles are perfect, their berries plentiful, widespread, easily accessible, juicy, delicious.

And, when the berries are very ripe and begin to ferment, butterflies like these Commas can become more than a little tipsy as they drink.