Butterfly walkers needed in Purbeck
We have had a request from Darren Cook of the National Trust for transect walkers on three sites, all in Purbeck. Read more...
Posted: 10 April 2025Working 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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Mating Dark Green Fritillaries. Photo: Rev’d Jeremy Oates
Newsletter now available
We apologise to members for the delay in getting out our newsletter. Read more...
Posted: 7 April 2025
Small Tortoishell on Aster Frikartii Monch. Photo: Lyn Pullen
Farewell to Kathie Clarke
Those of you who have been around us for a while will remember Kathie and Richard Clarke from when they ran our sales stall. Kathie has passed away, and there will be a Thanksgiving service Read more...
Posted: 3 April 2025
Duke of Burgundy. Photo: Tracy Whincup
Butterfly monitors urgently needed for central Dorset
We have two important sites for butterflies which need more people to monitor them, and both are hilly, so you can count butterflies and get fit at the same time! Read more...
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Emperor Moth. Photo: Mark Woodley
This male Emperor Moth would have measured around 3 inches (80mm) across! Read more...
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