Successful conservation projects make my heart so glad.

Butterfly populations have really dropped in the past few decades, especially, for some reason, the more vibrantly-coloured types. Even in the more butterfly-friendly areas here I mostly only see cabbage butterflies and the occasional brown skipper. Admittedly my wife hates all flying insects including butterflies, so I don't go out of my way to look, but I have noticed the lack of colours and it makes me sad.