In the Garden : Butterfly Puddles
What you will need:
- Terracotta pot and saucer
- Play Sand
- Compost
- Decorative rocks and beach glass ( I used some small round rocks out of my garden)
If you see butterflies on moist sand or mud and they appear to be nibbling, this is called “puddling.” They do this to obtain minerals from the soil.
You can provide a puddling spot by placing a saucer or shallow pan in your garden and filling it with coarse moist sand. (Sand keeps water from evaporating).
Creating a Butterfly Garden
- Choose the right location. ...
- Select flowers that attract butterflies. ...
- Use organic, homemade bait. ...
- Add a water source. ...
- Build butterfly shelters. ...
- Stay clear of toxic pesticides. .
The migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus) has entered the IUCN Red List as Endangered.
What is happening in our global landscapes to cause such alarming losses? Butterflies face a wide range of threats including habitat loss, climate change, disease, pesticides, and invasive plants. More localized threats, such as over grazing and roadside mowing, can also have negative consequences.
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