Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count is now entering it’s final weekend.
You have until the end of Sunday 10th August to get your final butterfly sightings in.
Butterfly Conservation say that so far, an astonishing 148,000 Big Butterfly Counts have been made, with over 100,000 people taking part – that’s enough to pack out Wembley Stadium.
Most counted so far
The top five most counted butterflies so far this year are:
- Large White
- Small White
- Gatekeeper
- Red Admiral
- Meadow Brown
Let Butterfly Conservation know if you see them during this weekend’s sunny spell. And remember, you can do multiple counts over multiple days or in different locations.
It’s easy to take part
Taking part in the Big Butterfly Count only takes 15 minutes of your time but that can help to make a huge difference. Simply follow the below steps to submit your counts between 18 July – 10 August.
- Download the mobile app or sign in through the website
- Find a sunny spot
- Spend 15 minutes counting butterflies & moths
- Record what species you see & how many there are
Visit the Big Butterfly Count website to find out more.
