The Latest Breaking News from Big Butterfly Count

Bumper Butterfly Summer? How Record Warm UK Weather Could Trigger Huge 'Painted Lady' Boom

Britain could be heading for a bumper butterfly summer as warm weather boosts painted lady migrations, conservationists urged public to join Big Butterfly Count.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Bumper butterfly summer? Charity urges people to join UK-wide count to find out

One of the warmest springs on record could set up a good summer for butterflies, charity says as it launches 2026’s Big Butterfly Count.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

How to create a perfect garden setting for butterflies

In the run-up to the Big Butterfly Count, maximise your chances of spotting these beautiful insects.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Big Butterfly Count in UK begins to see if numbers are declining

Alarming low figures were recorded in 2020 and 2021

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022

Big Butterfly Count in UK begins with eyes on declining numbers

Citizen science survey should aid knowledge of populations, including that of small tortoiseshell ‘missing’ from buddleias

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022