Cycle JOGLE for butterflies
Wren and Fred Franklin are now pedalling from John O’Groats to Lands End to raise money for Dorset’s butterflies. Fred has just sent us an update: Read more...
Posted: 27 May 2023Working 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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Common Blue. Photo: Clive Hill
Duke of Burgundy. Photo: Clive Hill
The Dukes are back at Cerne Abbas
Clive Hill has recently been searching the slopes near the Cerne Abbas Giant for a sighting of the Duke of Burgundy in its the main Dorset stronghold. Read more...
Posted: 9 May 2023
Wren and Fred in training
Fundraising butterfly cycle ride coming closer…
At the end of May, Wren and Fred Franklin are cycling ove 1,000 miles to raise funds for the Dorset Branch of Butterfly Conservation. They have recently filled us in on their training schedule Read more...
Posted: 1 May 2023
Orange Tip. Photo: Shona Refoy
Great Dorset Butterfly Scramble
If you want something different to do on 8 May, why not sign up for our Great Dorset Butterfly Scramble, which is Read more...
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Photo gallery
Alabonia geoffrella. Photo: Mark Pike
Who said moths are boring? This beautiful micro moth, Alabonia geoffrella was found at Lydlynch Common by Mark on 23/05/23. Read more...
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Species spotlight
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