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
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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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Boost garden butterfly numbers by up to 93% with one simple step, new study reveals
Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
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Double your donation today with the Big Green Match Fund!
From today, for just 7 days, your donations to support our critical conservation work will be doubled!
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More than 26,000 people help Kent moths in biggest project of its kind
Volunteers counted moths on White Cliffs of Dover, created new habitat and even found new moth populations.
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Winning big with the Butterfly Conservation Lottery!
Congratulations to Chris from Derby who recently scooped £1,000 in the Butterfly Conservation lottery.
Events
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Pakenham Water Mill Wildlife Day
Sunday 28th April 2024, 11:00am-4:00pm
Pakenham Water Mill, Mill Road, Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2NB
Family event attended by Suffolk Butterfly Conservation and other Conservation groups in beautiful surroundings
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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
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