Figures from the Big Butterfly Count show a more than 70% decrease in butterfly numbers from 2023.
More than 5,000 butterflies were counted in Northern Ireland during the Big Butterfly Count this summer
There has been a “marked and hugely concerning” decline in butterfly numbers in Northern Ireland, following theMore than 840 people took part in 1,475 counts in the annual citizen science project, recording 5,285 butterflies.On average, just four butterflies were seen per count, half that recorded in 2023, resulting the lowest number spotted per count in the project’s 14-year history.
“Nature is sounding the alarm call. We must act now if we are to turn the tide on these rapid declines and protect species for future generations.” In an open letter to Steve Reed, the environment, food and rural affairs secretary, the charity called for the government to “act now for nature”.
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