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
Massive thanks to all of you who have sent in 59,128 butterfly sightings of 49 species so far this year! We would love to have even more. Don’t forget to do one (or more) 15 minute counts for the Big Butterfly Count, but think about investigating some of our White Holes, too. Read more...
Posted: 1 August 2022
This year’s Big Butterfly Count has started! It runs from 15 July to 7 August. All you have to do to take part is to look out for butterflies in your garden or local open space for 15 minutes. Read more...
Posted: 14 July 2022
A group of staff and volunteers from the Devon Pebblebeds Heath Conservation Trust visited Broadcroft on 12 July. Read more...
Posted: 13 July 2022
Brian Arnold writes: I led the Durlston Guided Walk for butterflies on 7th July for Dorset Butterfly Conservation. Read more...
Posted: 11 July 2022Send us your news and photos. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
After another overnight moth trapping session at Motcombe on 18/07/22 Mark sent us this wonderful display of Hawkmoths amusingly naming it the Fighter Squadron. Read more...
*Donations received via this national Butterfly Conservation website link will come to Dorset Branch.
