Nabu urges a campaign to tally butterflies.

Conservation of natural resources - Nabu urges a campaign to tally butterflies.

The Nature Protection League, Nabu, is urging people across the country to take part in a Butterfly Count that begins this Saturday. Using the catchphrase "More Space for Butterflies - It's Going to Get Colorful," butterfly enthusiasts can participate in counting and documenting butterfly sightings with Nabu NRW until July 15th.

"You can count butterflies anywhere - in your garden, on your balcony, by the pool, or in the park," said Anna von Mikecz, the deputy Nabu-Landesvorsitzende. She suggests selecting a plant that attracts butterflies and recording the butterflies that land on it. "The more people join in, the better we can track the development of specific butterfly species over time."

The project, which receives funding from the NRW Environmental Ministry, focuses on twelve day-flying and six night-flying butterfly species. Nabu is offering free downloadable images and counting sheets for those interested. Nabu is in its ninth year hosting this event to highlight the fact that butterflies are also affected by the insect apocalypse. In 2023, butterfly counters from NRW reported approximately 17,000 butterflies to Nabu, a considerable decrease from the previous year. The most frequent sightings were of White Admirals, Admirals, and Orange Tips.

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1. NABU, the Nature Conservation Association Germany in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), is not only advocating for butterfly conservation but also encourages people to participate in their annual Butterfly Count event in Düsseldorf, contributing to the tracking of butterfly species development over time.
2. The initiative, funded by the NRW Environmental Ministry, targets twelve day-flying and six night-flying butterfly species, and the Animal Protection League offers free downloadable counting sheets for interested participants to contribute to their efforts in combating the insect apocalypse.
3. Nature enthusiasts in Düsseldorf and beyond can participate in the NABU Butterfly Count, contributing towards the conservation of animals in their natural habitats while enjoying the beauty of Nature in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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