Butterfly Count Friday 16 July – Sunday 8 August 2021

Big Butterfly Count

Wildlife lovers are being urged to take part in the annual Big Butterfly Count to help assess the state of nature in UK gardens this summer.

 What is the Big Butterfly count?

The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest butterfly survey. Butterfly scientists will use the data gained over a three week period to assess where conservation efforts should be targeted in the future. The data is crucial to butterfly specialists wanting to learn more about the population and habits of various butterflies.

 

Please view these websites for further information.

https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/

https://www.countryfile.com/wildlife/big-butterfly-count-why-its-important-and-how-you-can-take-part/