The Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count takes place from 24 July to 1 August. If you enjoy seeing these varied and beautiful creatures, do your bit to help them and take part in the survey. You don’t have to go far; you can monitor your garden.

The UK butterfly population is in decline and information about where butterflies are being seen and the type of habitats they are frequenting will give researchers valuable knowledge in the fight to save many species from disappearing.

All that is needed is 15 minutes of your time, sometime between 24 July and 1 August. Make a count of the number of butterflies you see in your chosen area and report your findings on The Big Butterfly Count website, www.bigbutterflycount.org. Further details about the count, an ID card and how to record your findings can all be found at the website.

2010 is the Year of International Biodiversity, do your bit to help and take part in the count. We will be.

An excellent website for information about butterflies is Butterfly Conservation  www.butterfly-conservation.org,