Every week from April to September, our dedicated volunteers—Kamila, Verity, Matt, and Rosemary—visit Shrub Hill Common to track butterfly numbers as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. By counting and recording butterfly species, they’re helping protect these beautiful insects and understand more about their habitat.
This program is vital for conservation efforts, giving us insight into t3.
he health of our local ecosystem. Thanks to our volunteers, Shrub Hill Common plays an active role in preserving butterflies and supporting UK wildlife! 🦋
Get in touch if you want to take part of this group of volunteers.
Data
Through participation in the Butterfly Conservation Transect, access to 22 years of butterfly data at Shrub Hill Common has provided fascinating insights. The data, color-coded by month, highlights July as the peak month for butterfly activity. Observations suggest that butterfly numbers were on the rise—until a noticeable shift in 2020.
The most common species recorded are Meadow Brown and Marbled White. Additionally, some butterfly species appear only for a single month each year, adding unique diversity to the area.
This summary covers total counts for the last 22 years. For those interested, a downloadable list of the most common butterflies by month at Shrub Hill Common is clicking here.
