Alabama Butterfly Atlas

Hundreds of Alabamians have come together to create this initial offering of the Alabama Butterfly Atlas. The following acknowledgements recognize their work to create a foundation for the continuing study of our state's butterflies.

ABA Committee

Committee members are volunteers who work to design, develop, fund, and oversee the ABA.

Sara Bright: Project Manager, Treasurer, Fundraiser, Steering Committee
Vitaly Charny: Data Coordinator, Steering Committee
Dr. Grant Gentry (Samford University): At large
Dr. W. Mike Howell (emeritus, Samford University): Author of ABA Skipper Accounts, Data Compiler 2016, Grant Writer, Steering Committee
Paulette Haywood Ogard: Author of ABA True Butterfly Accounts, Plant Editor, Grant Writer, Steering Committee
Dr. Andrew Rindsberg (University of West Alabama): Historian, Grant Writer

Data Collection

The ABA's flight charts, county maps, sightings bar graphs, and abundance calendars are derived from data submitted by volunteers.

Hundreds of people have contributed their field records. Some submitted a single sighting; others are regular contributors. Vitaly Charny made 1000+ field trips dedicated to butterfly counts.
Compiler: David Dodd

ABA Photographers

These talented photographers have contributed their work to make the ABA come alive!

Financial Contributors

The ABA is funded soley through donations. Each contribution and each contributor is important to the project. Thank you for your generosity! Our financial contributors include:

more than 40 individuals across the state;
neighborhood garden clubs;
Alabama Master Gardeners county associations;
Legacy: Partners in Environmental Education;
The Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation.

Additional Thanks

In every large project, there are people whose contributions were invaluable. We appreciate each of you!