Results of 2008 RI Butterfly Count Are In!

The annual Rhode Island NABA Butterfly Count, sponsored by Audubon, was successfully completed on July 12, and the data is available here! We counted 3521 butterflies and 51 species, and had some great sightings such as Hickory Hairstreak, Variegated Fritillary, Eyed Brown, Zabulon Skipper, and more! You can read the press release here.

Want to talk about butterflies? Then visit the Yahoo discussion group, Ocean State Butterflies, where you can ask butterfly questions, post your sightings and photographs of RI butterflies, and network with other butterfliers. Anyone can view the messages. To post messages and view files and photos, you need to have a Yahoo account and join the group. Don’t have a Yahoo account? It’s free! Just click on the Sign Up link at the top of the page. Scroll down below for a list of RI butterfly walks and programs. We will update this periodically--please let us know of any events to add.

We hope you will enjoy this site and visit frequently! If you have comments or questions, please contact me at jlewis@asri.org.

Happy Butterflying!

July Lewis


Upcoming RI Butterfly Events:

Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom May 24--September 1. A special, summer-long butterfly exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Many special events are scheduled throughout the season, so check out their site for more info!

Butterfly Walk at Napatree Point September 6, 10 am.
Join Audubon to observe the Monarch Migration at beautiful Napatree Point in Westerly, Rhode Island. This time of year the dunes are filled with Monarchs headed on their way south. This outing includes a 1.5 mile walk, possibly in the sun. Bring a lunch and binoculars. Although the van for this program will depart from Smithfield, there will be a second pick-up in Richmond at the Park & Ride.Leaves from Powder Mill Ledges, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $12/member, $15/non-member; Ages: All. Call 949-5454 ext. 3041 to register.