Big Butterfly Count

Help us take nature's pulse by joining the big butterfly count. Find out more about this project

Step 1: Get Ready
Download and print out our handy Butterfly Chart to help you identify and record the butterflies you spot. Butterfly ID Chart 2.2mb (.pdf)
Step 2: Join in
Choose a place and spot butterflies and moths for 15 minutes. Good places include your garden, a park, or in a wood. Use our ID chart to make a note of which species you see.
Step 3: Report back
A big butterfly count thank you to all of you who have logged your sightings.

Unfortunately, the count has now finished.

The results summary is now available and you can still use the results map.

View results map

The count has now finished for this year.

See which butterflies and moths other people have spotted near you and across the UK.

You can use the search options on the results map page to refine your search.

We have now analysed the sightings that you sent us.

You can view some details on the big butterfly count results summary page.

The Big Butterfly Count has been brought to you by:

M&S Plan A Butterfly Conservation