- Chairman:
Steve Bocking - Branch Liaison:
David Chandler / Tel: 01923 253 793 - Branch Secretary
Emma Whitfield - Moths Officer
Andy Banthorpe
Welcome
The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch is one of the regional branches of Butterfly Conservation in the UK.
We raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats and provide advice and practical help on how to protect them in this region.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch.
Species to look out for
Send us your sightings
Report your Northants butterfly sightings
Let us know what butterflies you have seen in Northamptonshire.
Report your Northants moth sightings
Send us your Northamptonshire moth sightings.
Report your Bedfordshire butterfly sightings
Spotted a butterfly in Bedfordshire? Let us know.
Report your Bedfordshire moth sightings
Send us your Bedfordshire moth records.
Get involved
Newsletters
Stay up to date on all our latest news.
Visit our Youtube channel
View video footage of butterflies and moths on our YouTube channel.
Join our Flickr group
Submit your photographs of butterflies and moths on our Flickr group.
News
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Treasure hunters wanted to help find one of the rarest jewels in Northern Ireland wildlife
Nature lovers asked to get photos of beautiful ‘colour-changing’ moth.
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The Butterfly Conservation Craft Club returns: Inky Butterflies with Kate Moby
Join us online on Saturday 1 June at 10am where we will be joined by the incredible artist Kate Moby for the return of Butterfly Conservation’s online craft club.
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Gardeners back less frequent lawn mowing, poll finds, as ‘No Mow May’ begins
Almost half of gardeners do not plan to mow their lawn more than once in May, a survey suggests, as Plantlife’s annual campaign to boost nature in gardens kicks off.
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Events
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Fermyn Woods Country Park, Northants
Sunday 12th May 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
Fermyn Woods Country Park, Northants
A morning visit to see how winter conservation work has helped Dingy and Grizzled Skippers, Green Hairstreaks and other spring species in the park.
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Butterfly Identification and Survey Training Day, Fineshade Wood
Thursday 16th May 2024, 9:30am-1:00pm
Little Barn, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood Visitor Centre, NN17 3BB
Interested in learning how to identify Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Chequered Skipper, and Wood White butterflies and complete timed count and transect surveys? Then join our classroom and field-based training day at Fineshade Wood!
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Bison Hill, Whipsnade, Beds
Sunday 19th May 2024, 10:30am-1:00pm
We will be looking for chalk grassland spring specialist species: Duke of Burgundy, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers and Green Hairstreaks
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.