Where are all the butterflies?
Counting butterflies can be described as taking the pulse of nature and we depend on you, our citizen scientists, to help us assess how much help nature needs. The data from this and other counts helps to identify important trends in species that will assist in planning how to protect butterflies from extinction, as well as understanding the effect of climate change on wildlife. Download the butterfly ID chart here.
The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment.
The Big Butterfly Count 2026 reopens on the 1st of July ready for the main event between the 17th of July and 9th of August. All the counts can be viewed on the interactive map.