Donal Hickey: Graceful butterfly — nature's delight

'The stained glass windows of the outdoor cathedral' are indicators of a healthy environment

Expect to see plenty of butterflies between now and mid-September. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

What nicer sight at this time of year than beautiful, graceful butterflies flitting about and leading us into autumn. Expect to see plenty of them between now and mid-September.

The flash of colour; their giddy flight pattern as they float over gardens, meadows, parks and sand dunes, displaying their lavishly decorated wings, remind us of the brighter things of life. A butterfly can bring a sense of optimism, freedom, and a feeling of peace — all needed in these difficult times.