Rare British species get their own wood to thrive in

excellent story, worthwhile project. hope it works out well.

I am a summertime butterfly lover and will watch them for hours if they are in my view.  There are certain bushes that we call "Butterfly Bushes" that the butterfly swarm too.  I have pictures of this bush on my  flickr site at this page http://www.flickr.com/photos/photovirginia/2723472449/in/set-72157605172016233/  If you could find out the correct name of this bush then it would pull butterflies to this area and keep them there in the summer.  When taking pictures of butterflies on this bush there were at least 3 different types of butterflies on it.    I wish you all the luck in keeping butterflies around that are becoming extinct.  It would be sad to lose such lovely examples of nature.

This is a great idea. I hope it helps some of the species.

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Ubiquitous frogs in a man made pond. Inclined to believe it is a bullfrog of some non-native (to US) variety, though it does look like it has some sort of leopard frogness about it. Can't possibly imagine these two species hybridizing, but I can't say for sure.

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While photographing Hummingbirds in Massachusetts around this Butterfly Bush, this Monarch settled in for a pose or two.

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I've found this butterfly in my garden, unfortunatly it was dead. That's why I could took a photo. Beautiful, isn't it? Now it lives in a little box in my room.

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I went to a visit São Paulo's Jardim Botânico and as I am a photographer I always have my camera with me. The Jardim Botânico has several types of butterflies and this one in particular has draw my attention. I thought it was so beautiful that I have taken many shots of it. This capture was taken at daylight and as the background was full of twigs and leaves and the sunlight was too bright, I used a technique to darken it so the focus can be at the butterfly. And the result was very interesting and beautiful!

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My husband inherited this gorgeous butterfly, which is one of three different ones we have on our walls. I wouldn't ever have purchased these myself as I think it is rather sad. However, since we have them I think they are some of our most beautiful posessions. They are mounted in plexiglass boxes. Despite having them for years they are still in perfect condition.

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Excellent project..
In a very simple and easy way these species can be helped !
Just be putting specific plants in your yard you can attrack many butterflies... a win/win situation.

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Taken at Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station, Mid Wales, Mid Wales was home to the last remaining Native Red Kites. Now, due to the hard work of the Conservation bodies, Red Kites are once again in the ascendance. Kites watch and wait their chance to furl their wings and dive in, skimming the ground to snatch a scrap before rising suddenly with the meat clutched in its talons, the kite will then make for clear airspace where it can feel secure enough to feed. With its 1.8 metre wings spread out for stability the head turns down to meet with its forward lifted legs. Now the kite can feed.

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Taken at Gigren Farm, Powys, Wales

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Taken in North Devon on one of the few sunny days this summer.

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Taken in Sherwood Forest Aug 08

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Hello all butterflylovers. This two photos are from my garden. In Norway we call this flower " solhatt " ( Echinaforce ) and this butterfly in Norway called " Admiral " ( Vanessa atalanta ) seems to like it a lot. They are coming in august every year . One of the photo's I called " match u " because both the butterfly and the flower are a little hurt. Even more charming I think. So nice when they visit my little garden in Tønsberg .I love butterflyes. Hope you enjoy my photo's. Sidsel

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It pleases me to hear of the efforts being made worldwide to preserve the creatures that share the earth with us. My own efforts began last year with the creation of a butterfly/nature habitat in my yard. This year it was certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and as a Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch. I applaud the British efforts and encourage others to initiate projects of their own, no matter the size.

My photo was taken in my yard in Justin, TX. It is a female Black Swallowtail that I raised from a caterpillar and then released. I have raised several other species as well.

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On a return trip from Callander in Scotland we took a left at Dunblane and followed the signs for the Red Kite sanctuary at Argaty. On a dull wet afternoon we didn't have high expectations and the back road seemed to on for longer than the mileage stated on the signs but we didn't have to be anywhere else and whenever I get near to seeing birds of prey there is always the thought that you might see something wonderful. Parking the car I could see Red Kites overhead as someone approached to greet us. Everywhere I looked there were more Red Kites. I did my best to speak to the man but my main thoughts were on getting my camera out and taking some pictures. Unfortunately we had just missed feeding time when sometimes as many as 30 birds can come in to feed. Despite the grey light I was happy to get a few good pictures.Check the website for Argaty Red Kites and pay a visit if your passing. Remember feeding time is 2.30pm.

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