We need your help in recording butterflies in Dorset in the areas where none or few have been reported over the last four years. Butterflies across the UK are counted in five-year cycles, and 2024 is the last of the current set. Continue reading
Author Archives: Lyn Pullen
January Butterflies in Dorset
A small number of butterflies were seen in Dorset in January, despite poor weather at the start of the year, Continue reading
Science News
Butterfly Conservation publishes a bulletin on some of the more scientific aspects of understanding and saving lepidoptera. Continue reading
Spring Branch Newsletter
We are pleased to announce that our Spring Newsletter is now available. Martin Warren writes about Brown Hairstreak egg surveys, Continue reading
The Duke of Burgundy needs your help
We need help at two extra Conservation Action Days recently added to our programme, taking place on Batcombe Down, Continue reading
Ash die-back not all bad?
Ash die-back is a continuing disaster for our woodlands and for the countryside in general, but out of this terrible event some good may come. Continue reading
Help us raise funds for butterflies and moths
There are two things you can do – 1) buy a calendar full of local butterfly shots, and 2) sign up to Easy Fundraising to raise money by online shopping. Continue reading
The State of the UK’s Butterflies
Sign up for a free online seminar on 27 November to hear Butterfly Conservation’s Dr Richard Fox speak about whether conservation efforts to save butterflies is working. Continue reading
Volunteers wanted for conservation work
The intrepid volunteers in the photo braved squally rain to work at our reserve on Sunday at Lankham Bottom. Continue reading
Butterfly Calendar for 2024
We have a beautiful 2024 calendar for sale, featuring stunning photos of butterflies for only £10 including postage. Continue reading