Special edition Dorset BC Branch Calendar for 2023
Something very special is now available from the Dorset Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Read more...
Posted: 15 November 2022Working to save Dorset's butterflies and moths
75% of British butterflies and 66% of common moths have declined in living memory. Our efforts include conservation work, monitoring butterflies and moths, and raising awareness of the problems they face. There are lots of ways you can help. Find out more
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Dorset Butterflies Calendar – 2023
Green Hairstreak at Ryewater. Photo: Wren Franklin
Dorset Branch AGM
Our branch AGM is going to take place on Saturday 8 October 8 in the Dorford Centre at the Top O’Town in Dorchester, starting at 2pm. Read more...
Posted: 24 September 2022
Identifying the moths at Ryewater (moth event 13.08.2022)
Moth event at Ryewater Nursery, 13 August 2022
There was a very good turnout for the annual moth trapping session and guided walk at Ryewater Nursery on 13/08/2022 with a bumper number of species including some new ones for the site. Read more...
Posted: 2 September 2022
Hummingbird Hawkmoth. Photo: Michelle Carr
A moth like a hummingbird
If you have seen what looks like a tiny hummingbird in your garden, it is actually a Hummingbird Hawk-moth. Quite a few are being seen around Dorset, and we have been sent Read more...
Posted: 24 August 2022Send us your news and photos. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Photo gallery
Red Admiral. Photo: Penny Hawes
This eye catching photo from Penny was taken by her at Holme for Gardens on 25/11/2022 – it could perhaps be titled ‘Red on Red’. Read more...
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Species spotlight
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