2016 Butterfly Count: Initial Data

I am pleased to announce that the data from the 2016 Audubon RI Butterfly Count has been compiled and reviewed for accuracy.  I will be posting the raw data featuring individual butterfly species next week once our new website is ready!

In the meantime, following is some initial data for your review:

Summary Data
Species observed: 55 (Most to date!)
Individual butterflies counted: 2,022 (Similar to the last couple of years)
Number of observers: 44 (Many observers covered more than one site or survey circle)
Party hours: 104
Party Miles: 56

Data by Survey Circle 
Bristol Species: 26, Individuals: 402
Newport Species: 25, Individuals: 312
Kent Species: 31, Individuals: 340
Providence Species: 34, Individuals: 535
Washington species: 37, Individuals: 433

 Variegated Fritillary by Sandra Gaumont - Thank you Sandra!!


For everyone who participated in the 2016 Butterfly count, thank you again for all your hard work and dedication!

Jon Scoones