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Kent & South East London - Annual Butterfly Report For 2021 & The Adonis Autumn 2022 Newsletter - Now available to view and download
The annual butterfly report for 2021 and The Adonis Autumn 2022 Newsletter have now been added to our website.
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Butterflies of Kent & South East London Book - OUT NOW!
The eagerly awaited book on Butterflies of Kent & South East London has now been published and is available to purchase from NatureBureau
Please click here to visit the NatureBureau website to purchase your copy or perhaps as a Christmas present for someone?
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The latest edition of The Adonis (Spring 2022) has been added to the website
Kent is a large county with an impressive range of habitats. Ancient woodland, chalk grassland and miles of coastal parks are home to over forty species of butterflies and some of the rarest moths in the country. If you live in our region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Kent & South East London branch.
Our committee and members are active throughout the year and hold regular field trips, work parties and meetings. We are always in need of new people to help with conservation, data recording and fund raising so do get in touch with any of us on the committee - you are guaranteed a warm welcome!
Species to look out for
Announcements
Butterflies of Kent & South East London Book - OUT NOW!
The eagerly awaited book on Butterflies of Kent & South East London has now been published and is available to purchase from NatureBureau
Please click here to visit the NatureBureau website to purchase your copy or perhaps as a Christmas present for someone?
Heath Fritillary Video
Steve Wheatley, has created a narrated presentation on the Heath Fritillary in Kent. It is available to watch, for free, on YouTube. Please click on the link below to view the video
the link below to view the video
Sightings and records
Moth sightings and recording
Visit the Kent Moth Group for the latest news and sightings.
Submit your butterfly sightings
iRecord is now our recommended recording platform for online recording\records. Please visit the iRecord website to register and to find out more information on how to register and use the system.
Find out more
Branch news
Keep up to date on our latest news and sign up to our newsletter.
Local Hotspots
Get insider information on our favourite local spots.
White Hill Reserve
The site is known locally as White Hill and is a great location to see many species.
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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Big Moth Safari 2023: Meet the Moths Morning in Canterbury
Saturday 17th June 2023, 9:00am-11:00am
Part of the Moth Safari 2023. This is a morning event suitable for all ages to see the range of species that were attracted to the lights from moth traps left out the previous night.
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Big Moth Safari 2023: Moth Matter, at Walmer Castle
Sunday 18th June 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm
The event will be an interactive stall with live moths and activities to engage those visiting with the wonderful world of moths as part of Walmer Castle’s Great Big Green Week.
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Big Moth Safari 2023: Day Flying Moth Walk
Thursday 22nd June 2023, 10:30am-5:00pm
Butterfly Conservation and Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory are joining together to discover and showcase the wonderful world of wildlife around Sandwich.
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.