Dorset butterfly updates
Our Branch AGM is not far away. Would you like to join our Committee? If so, let us know, and we can arrange to suggest you for election at the meeting, or you Continue reading
We are delighted that, at the eleventh hour, we have a volunteer to run the results meeting at Wimborne: huge thanks to Stephen Brown for stepping forward. We do, however need help from those who undertake the butterfly monitoring walks in the east Continue reading
It’s that time again – our AGM is on Saturday 23 February. Every year we enjoy a delicious tea provided at the AGM, with cakes, scones, biscuits etc. This, of course, needs people to produce it and also to help on the day. Continue reading
Tony Long tells us about a walk near Wareham. Continue reading
A walk on Martin Down National Nature Reserve on 13/08/2017 found 19 species including this gorgeous second brood Adonis Blue. Continue reading
We have four Butterfly Reserves in Dorset, all of which have their attractions, but Alners gathers the most attention at this time of year because of its Hairstreaks. A guided walk there on 5 August, led by Martin Warren,drew 30 people, and was described as “superb” despite showers.
The Big Butterfly Count this year started on 14 July and runs to 6 August, so you’ve got a few days to join in. Continue reading
Our Dorset Branch AGM is coming up on Saturday 4 February and we are appealing for cakes and raffle prizes as well as help on the day. Continue reading
Join us for the 2016 Dorset Butterfly Race. Continue reading
Sunday 15 May saw the arrival at Cerne Abbas Giant Hill of 44 walkers from Dorset, Devon, Somerset, London and Cambridgeshire to take part in the guided tour for the day, a mixture of novices and experts sharing enthusiasm for the butterflies seen. Continue reading