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
Although 2020 cannot really be described as a Clouded Yellow year (not like those amazing influxes we have witnessed in some previous years), we have had so many reports of Clouded Yellows sent into the Dorset branch website recently that reported sightings of the species were more numerous in mid October than for any other species. Read more...
Posted: 1 November 2020
The appearance of a Clouded Yellow in his garden has just broken Brian’s previous record for the number of species there in a year. Read more...
Posted: 23 September 2020
Light Crimson Underwing at Alners Gorse – the first confirmed breeding population in Dorset! Read more...
Posted: 23 August 2020
It’s getting quite late in the season for Brown Hairstreaks, particularly as they emerged much earlier than usual this summer – the first sighting was on 12/07/2020. Read more...
Posted: 23 August 2020Send us your news and photos. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Shona seized the moment to capture this remarkable photo of a Wall Read more...
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