“Butterflies in Close-up; in the Valley of the Rio Grande”
The latest release in the John Banks’ ongoing series on the “Butterflies of the World” is now available.Click here to purchase
A delight to watch, and a fascinating insight into the diversity of the marvelous butterflies of Southern Texas - Sir David Attenborough
Filmed in 10 days in October, when the Valley butterfly population is at its greatest, it gives a comprehensive view of the remarkable diversity of species to be found in the Valley at the end of the summer months.
It’s the time when the Eupatorium flowers are blooming, and the Valley hosts its annual Butterfly Festival to make the most of the rush of butterflies nectaring at them.
You can see it all, without moving from your armchair. The film shows a quarter of the 303 species recorded in the Valley - out of 700 for the US altogether.
It’s a dream location for butterfly-watching, because it’s situated at the extreme northern edge of the Neotropical Region. That means that many butterflies that are found in Peru, Brazil or even Argentina can be seen there, with many others native to Central America.
The film brings them to life on the screen in close-up, all filmed in entirely natural conditions. No gimmickry here!