Welcome
We have over 1000 members and stretch from Peterborough in the north of Cambridgeshire to the outskirts of London at the south of Essex.
Across these two great counties we are lucky to have a rich tapestry of butterfly and moth habitats including The Fens, ancient woodland, classic chalk grassland and miles and miles of coast.
Our committee and members are active throughout the year and we meet regularly for conservation work parties, informative field trips and a number of various other get togethers.
If you live in our region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Cambridgeshire & Essex branch - and we'd love to see you out in the field.
So if you have any questions about butterflies, moths and conservation in our region, please don't hesitate to get in touch with any of us on the committee.
Species to look out for
What's going on?
Field Trip at Chippenham Fen - July 1st
A fascinating habitat with the possibility of Purple Emperor.
Field Trip at Sharpenhoe - July 2nd
Summer butterflies in a stunning downland location.
Field Trip at Epping Forest – July 11th
An early evening walk to see Purple Hairstreak.
Get involved
News
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Species on the Edge launches with the Small Blues at Logie Quarry
A new and exciting conservation project called Species on the Edge will launch at a free family fun day event hosted by Butterfly Conservation Scotland at Logie Quarry, near Tain, on Saturday 3 June.
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Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals
New research published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveals how the UK's gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies.
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Europe's grassland butterflies in steep decline
A new report on the trends of grassland butterflies across Europe has shown numbers have declined by 36% over the last decade.
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Coul Links - again!
If you have been following the saga of Coul Links in East Sutherland you will know that the original proposal for a golf course was turned down by the Scottish Government. In July last year another application was submitted. Here's an update on our objection.
Events
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Field Trip: Brampton Wood - June 11th 2023
Sunday 11th June 2023, 10:30am-1:00pm
BCN Wildlife Trust car park, 1.5 miles west of Brampton.
A guided walk to see early summer woodland species, including the rare and elusive Black Hairstreak.
This event is now fully booked.
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Field Trip: Chippenham Fen - July 1st 2023
Saturday 1st July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Chippenham Fen, nr Fordham, Cambridgeshire.
A guided walk to search for Purple Emperor, Silver-barred moth and other summer butterfly and day-flying moth species in a remarkable fenland habitat.
This event is limited to 20 participants. Please contact the organiser if you wish to take part.
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Field Trip: Sharpenhoe Clappers - July 2nd 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sharpenhoe Clappers NT car park, Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, MK45 4SH
Join David Chandler for a guided walk to see summer butterflies at a key chalk grassland location.
(This is a Bedfordshire & Northants Branch event also open to Cambridgeshire & Essex members.)
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:
Mike Gittos - County recorder (Cambs):
Edward Pollard - County recorder (Essex):
Rob Smith