Comments on: Build a Butterfly Puddle

By: Karyl

Karyl — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:57:09 +0000

I found out that adding a bird bath mister or dripper really helps. In my zone 7b garden, the sun is extremely hot and the puddle dries out very quickly! Hummingbirds love the misters. And one cow pattie added to the mud mix is a big hit. Yes, I ask farm friends for a single pattie. The puddles really do work though. It’s interesting. The bees and butterflies seem to work out a deal – bees on one side, butterflies on the other. I’m also hoping to expand it a bit because birds use the mud in spring for nesting.

By: Karen @ Pledging for Change

Karen @ Pledging for Change — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:50:04 +0000

I’d never heard of these butterfly puddles before. They are great idea. I shall be adding a couple to my garden this year to see what happens

By: Rosie leaves 'n blooms

Rosie leaves 'n blooms — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:44:23 +0000

Oh this is great information – in the next month I am going to do this and will link to your post as giving me the inspiration to do it – thankyou so much.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:03:47 +0000

I have three puddle dishes in the gardens and every one of them is used throughout the summer. I’ve never tried the fruit, although the local zoo has a butterfly habitat with puddle dishes and fruit and they’re successful. I’m hoping to get pictures of our visitors this year to record in my garden journal…not sure why I never thought to do that before!

By: Karyl

Karyl — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:53:02 +0000

I have seen them eat dead bugs, feed off animal carcass and scat. They seem to be beautiful scavengers.