What Butterfly Information Do You Get Here That's Different?
Do you enjoy butterflies? I certainly do. They've fascinated
and pleased me in many ways ever since I was a child. I want to
enjoy the little butterfly in as many different ways as I can
- not just the real thing, but also in books, prints, photos,
as well as attracting, conserving and protecting them.
 Too many times I've come across books or websites where the author
obviously enjoys butterflies, but then swamps everything with
latin names, detailed synopsis of breeding habits, distribution
and other complications. Heck, I just want to enjoy looking at them!
I don't think you need latin names of butterflies to fully appreciate
them, and you won't find them on this site. You won't find a detailed
synopsis of breeding grounds or distribution either. If you want
this sort of butterfly information, and I appreciate there are many who will be curious,
you will find a page of butterfly resources on this site which will point
you in the right direction where you can get that sort of detail
if you want it.
Whilst I love butterfly information and facts, the purpose of this site is all about how to get the most out
of your enjoyment of butterflies, where to see them, or even better,
how to get them to come to you. I take a look at the accessories
and equipment that help these activities and make recommendations
where appropriate. Often, I'll be able to provide detailed reviews
of items that are very popular.
There is no scientific, statistical or other stuff here - plenty
of other sites deal admirably with those issues. We do look at
the history of the butterfly (don't worry, there is nothing too
dry and boring, I promise you'll find it fascinating) as well
as some interesting facts and ways to help conserve them. If you'd
love to breed your own, we show you how (that's really great fun,
especially for schools, but it can be done by anybody at home).
There are many ways to enjoy butterflies and butterfly objects.
Let me show you what information and resources are available by clicking any of the links
on this page:
Butterfly Links
Butterfly Books
I can't get enough reading material on butterflies. Take a look
at my list of resources that include books, magazines, and other
people's websites..
Butterfly Facts
Nothing too dry here, just some useful facts about the butterfly,
interesting snippets of history on butterflies, some myths and
other bits and pieces....
Butterfly Houses
Live butterflies in houses, farms and atriums. It's an easy way
to get up close and see butterflies you'd normally never encounter...
Butterfly Museums
As well as enjoying visits to live butterfly houses and farms,
you can also enjoy visits to museums where you can often see,
foreign, rare or even extinct butterflies...
Butterfly Observing
What better way to observe butterflies than to rear some yourself!
See butterfly houses and pavilions, both for home and/or school
use as well as other rearing kits. We test some of the available
stuff as well as looking at other equipment for watching butterflies
such as binoculars and cameras...
Admiring Butterflies
How to admire the butterfly in artistic form in paintings, posters,
pictures, photographs etc. I take a look at some good sources
and interesting items especially posters and I'll also include
where to see butterflies in old paintings....
Attracting Butterflies
Lots of you want to take the easy route and get live butterflies
to come to you rather than you visit them! Fair enough, here's
the low-down on butterfly gardens, what to plant and where to
get it, equipment to help attract butterflies to your garden and
how you can help protect and preserve the butterfly....
Butterfly Equipment
I mentioned butterfly equipment for gardens above, here's where
I look at the whole range of items you can buy to enjoy butterflies
more, including butterfly attractants, feeders, cameras, binoculars,
butterfly raising kits....
Butterfly Gifts
A large number of you like to look for gifts, either for yourself
or a friend or loved one. So here I look at butterfly jewelry,
t-shirts with printed butterflies, crafts and anything else I
discover that has a butterfly theme....
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