Residents urged to join nationwide butterfly count
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.
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"After the colourful spring with seemingly lots of beautiful butterflies appearing across the UK, it's tempting to assume we're heading for a bumper summer."
— Kate Merry , Activist
"Every 15-minute count helps build a clearer picture of how butterflies are doing locally and nationally."
— Andy Hadley , Executive
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.
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