15 minute butterfly count

[+Seaglass Pirates]

During this hot weather it is a good time to see butterflies. Especially while out on the trails. St Breward in Cornwall has a lovely walk by Lizmar and at a couple of the caches you have to go through two small meadows. The Small Copper is really prolific there.

 

Anyway the 15 minute count is being done to asses climate red flags and also how its impacting wildlife. Using the butterfly as a sort of canary as they will decline in numbers as an early warning sign.

 

Anywhere can be watched for 15 minutes and the results submitted via the 15 minute butterfly count website. You do need to register during the submission but this can be done on the trail via an app or later. Its taking place between now and the end of August. As we are all environment aware in geocaching I though as we reach the more remote areas of the countryside and local environs it would be useful for geocachers to take part.

 

You can submit the type and nmber of each butterfly you see in 15 minutes. You can also submit as many 15 minute results as you wish. You can then use a map to show where you found them.

 

Have fun and find website here if you wish to take part

 

15 minute butterfly count