Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
Summary
A butterfly charity in the UK expects a large number of butterflies this year due to a hot and dry spring. They have started their Big Butterfly Count, asking people to count butterflies in their area to help track their numbers.Key Facts
- Butterfly Conservation, based in Dorset, says many butterfly species are increasing this year.
- The hot and dry spring has helped butterflies spread to new places in southern England.
- The Big Butterfly Count runs from July 17 to August 9, encouraging people to count butterflies for 15 minutes a day.
- People can log their butterfly sightings online or through an app.
- Butterfly populations have declined since the 1970s mainly because their living areas were damaged.
- Projects like No Mow May, which lets grass grow wild, help improve butterfly habitats.
- Experts encourage letting gardens become "messy" and diverse to support butterflies and other insects.
- Increasing butterfly habitats across the country can help insects thrive overall.
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