Keep bird feeders and birdbaths away from your butterfly habitat
Mésange bleue, Cyanistes caeruleus, Eurasian blue tit
People who love butterflies often love songbirds, too. While creating a backyard wildlife habitat for both birds and bugs is a great thing to do, you do need to think of the predator-prey relationships in your yard.Coenonympha glycerion, Fadet de la mélique ou Iphis/Semi-Procris, Chestnut HeathRemember, birds prey on insects! If you place a birdbath right in the middle of your butterfly garden, you're providing one stop shopping for hungry birds. Coenonympha glycerion, Fadet de la mélique ou Iphis/Semi-Procris, Chestnut HeathConsider placing any bird feeders or birdbaths in a separate area of your yard, just so it isn't quite so easy for birds to find the smorgasbord of caterpillars in your garden.---> http://insects.about.com/od/butterfliesmoths/ss/10-Tips-For-Attracting-Butterflies-To-Your-Backyard.htm