Why should you try to identify butterflies ? A very good reason is just that they are there, all around, throughout the summer, and most of the time most people hardly even notice them. If you start taking a closer look you will begin to discover not just butterflies but a whole world of plants and animals right on your doorstep. Take it a little more seriously and you will find that watching and identifying butterflies is art as well as a science - an enthralling activity that will give you something to do wherever you go for the rest of your life.

A little knowledge of the plants and animals around you will make walks and expeditions in the summer much more meaningful. You might also be able to string a biology project out of it and have a valid excuse for wandering around getting a tan during the exam term.

For the start of your guided tour of the butterflies of Villars, CLICK HERE. If you want to e-mail me for help or queries, CLICK HERE.

Have a good term.

Mr P