CHECK OUT A VALLEY OF BUTTERFLIES
G'day folks,
Every year, thousands of delicate, winged creatures migrate
from the thickets and bushes of the Mediterranean, following the waterways to
the humid Petaloudes Valley, more commonly known as the Valley of the
Butterflies.
Toward the end
of May, as the dry season approaches, the butterflies swarm over rocks and
trees, resting their fragile atrophic peptic system until mating season begins.
While the valley is open and visitors encouraged, the
impact of so much foot traffic is showing clear signs of strain on the
population of the very attraction people come to see. Due to the nature of
their biology — butterflies have no stomach, and their energy consists of
reserves from their larval stage — constant disturbance from visitors clapping
or whistling to encourage the bugs to fly off of their resting places, while
quite visually pleasing, saps precious energy from the insects that cannot be
replenished. If you go to witness this amazing migration, wear suitable shoes
for hiking, please step lightly, and do not disturb the tiny residents.
The Valley of the
Butterflies (Petaloudes) is located about 25 km (15.5 miles) from Rhodes City,
on the western side of the island, about 5 km (3 miles) southeast of the
village of Theologos.
Clancy's comment: Wow, looks like a great place to be. No wonder the butterflies go there.
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