Hello

[zelda]

Hi everyone.
I have been searching the net looking at butterflies live in the uk so i have joined your forum.
was wondering what is going on with the butterflies this year only seen 2 so far and they are cabbage white
was wondering why there is not that many about.

forgot to mention i have 7 rabbits and 1 congour african grey parrot and lots of kids

[Pete Eeles]

Hi Zelda - and welcome!

Yes, butterflies are a bit scarce this year, mainly due to the awful weather of 2007.

Some species are also suffering from (it is believed) the presence of predatory species and parasites that were once unable to survive our weather but, with global warming, are now resident.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Dave McCormick]

Hi and welcome Zelda, yeah seem a bit scarce here some butterflies anyway, mainly small tortoiseshell and red admirals. Hope you like this site anyway, lots of good people and info here.

[Annie]

Hello Zelda - I'm quite new as well, and I've found the guys and gals here to be really friendly and helpful

I used to keep lots of rabbits, too - no kids yet though!