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Residents across Wrexham are being encouraged to do their bit to support local wildlife by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count.<\/p>\n
The nationwide event, organised by the Butterfly Conservation, will take place from Friday, 18 July until Sunday, 10 August.<\/p>\n
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During the three weeks and between the hours of 6am and 10pm, local wildlife lovers are asked to spend just 15 minutes a day making a note of any butterflies that they see. These can be logged on a chart that can be downloaded here.<\/p>\n
Butterfly numbers are often used as an indicator of environmental health. But worryingly, last year\u2019s count saw the Butterfly Conservation declaring a butterfly emergency.<\/p>\n
Butterflies are sensitive to Environmental changes and have short lifespans, their populations can quickly reflect changes in their habitat, climate, and pollution levels.<\/p>\n
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Monitoring butterfly populations can offer valuable insights into the overall health of an ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Cartrefle councillor and former mayor of Wrexham, Ronnie Prince, is encouraging residents to participate in the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cButterflies are one of the most beautiful and colourful creatures found in nature,\u201d said Cllr Prince.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese amazing winged insects have personally inspired me to paint a number of them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly is truly inspirational \u2013 \u2018Just when the caterpillar thought its world was over, it became a beautiful butterfly\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cThe reason we count butterflies is because not only are they beautiful creatures to observe but they are also extremely important.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are a vital part of the ecosystem as both pollinators and part of the food chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cButterflies are a key biodiversity indicator for scientists as they react very quickly to changes in their environment. Therefore, if their numbers are falling, then nature is in trouble.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why taking part in this massive citizen science enterprise \u2013 The Butterfly Count 2025 \u2013 is of great importance not just for our butterflies but for the wider environment and biodiversity in general.\u201d<\/p>\n
More information about The Big Butterfly Count and how you can get involved, can be found here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n