The Butterfly Forum’s annual butterfly count is Saturday, October 20, 2018. To participate meet at the Zilker Botanical Garden Center (2220 Barton Springs Rd.) parking lot at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome, including all skill levels. We count within a 15 mile diameter circle centered at Mount Bonnell. In addition to Zilker, we visit many of the best butterfly-finding locales around town, including the Barton Creek Greenbelt and St. Edward’s Park. We usually work as a single group. Our focus is butterflies, but we are interested in moths and other insects.
This is the butterfly equivalent of the Audubon Christmas Bird count. The results are submitted to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA).
Be prepared to walk through brush and wet areas. Bring close-focusing binoculars if you have them. Long pants, hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. The count typically lasts until mid afternoon, although you may leave at any time. We have lunch at a restaurant between stops.
If it rains Saturday, we may re-schedule to the following day. For more information contact Dan Hardy.