Big Butterfly Count: UK-wide survey gets underway

Big Butterfly Count, a UK-wide survey aimed at helping assess the health of the environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies seen, is underway. The survey, which runs until 8 August, asks participants to simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright (preferably sunny) weather during the Big Butterfly Count. The timing for the Big Butterfly Count, which began on 16 July, … Continue reading Big Butterfly Count: UK-wide survey gets underway

Big Butterfly Count: UK-wide survey calls on people to count butterflies to help map and measure populations

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on people to count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright and preferably sunny weather, as part of this year’s Big Butterfly Count. The UK-wide survey simply asks you to spend 15 minutes in an outdoor space counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) you see. Big Butterfly Count which kickstarted yesterday (17 July) will run … Continue reading Big Butterfly Count: UK-wide survey calls on people to count butterflies to help map and measure populations