Our gardens could be on the brink of a bumper summer of butterflies, with a warm, dry spring and a very hot early summer raising hopes of an abundant season for some of the nation’s best-loved species.
After 2024 delivered the worst results in the history of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count and a butterfly emergency was declared, the sunshine of spring and summer could see a kaleidoscope of colourful butterflies.
That’s why wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on the public to get out for its annual Big Butterfly Count, which runs to Sunday 9th August.
Anyone anywhere can take part and help to paint a picture of how butterflies are faring.
The world’s largest butterfly survey, the Big Butterfly Count asks people to spend just 15 minutes outdoors in a sunny spot, count the butterflies and day-flying moths they see, and submit their sightings via the free app or at www.bigbutterflycount.org
How to take part
Download the free Big Butterfly Count app or visit www.bigbutterflycount.org
Spend 15 minutes in any sunny outdoor space and count the number and types of butterflies and day-flying moths you see and log your sightings.
