Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Suffolk Branch. We have our own website which can be accessed by clicking here containing the latest news, sightings and events.
Send your own butterfly sightings to @email.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Latest sightings
View the latest butterfly sightings in the Suffolk Branch region.
Conservation in Suffolk
View the conservation and recording work carried out by the Suffolk Branch.
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News
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Get creative for nature for a chance to win!
Do you love nature and want to make sure it’s protected? Enter our competition to design a banner for the Restore Nature Now demonstration in London.
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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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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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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.
Events
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Dingy Skipper Count
Monday 13th to Sunday 26th May 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
King’s Forest, Wordwell Grid reference: TL826738. Nearest post code IP28 6UR
Dingy Skipper Count
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Early Butterflies including Wall Brown
Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood
Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood. A three hour walk for early butterflies and a search for 1st generation Wall Brown
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Brampton Wood Nature Reserve for Black Hairstreak.
Sunday 9th June 2024, 11:00am-3:00pm
Brampton Wood Nature Reserve
Brampton Wood Nature Reserve, nr Huntingdon for Black Hairstreak.
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.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman
Peter Maddison - Suffolk Butterfly Recorder
James Corton - Suffolk Moth Recorder
- Secretary
Julian Dowding - Treasurer
Kevin Ling