Welcome
The Upper Thames Branch covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, which includes the beautiful rolling hills of the Chilterns. It is home to several rare species of butterfly and moth, including the Black Hairstreak, Adonis Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper and the Striped Lychnis.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Upper Thames branch.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Butterfly sightings
Send us your sightings and find out what has been spotted near you.
Moth sightings
Take a look at the moths you could find in your area, and send your sightings to our moth recorders.
Get involved
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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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Incombe Hole, led by Nick Bowles
Saturday 4th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Incombe Hole
A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2nd May Zoom meeting.
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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Small Dean Lane Bank, led by Nick Bowles
Saturday 11th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Small Dean Lane Bank NT
A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2nd May Zoom meeting.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Paices Wood Country Parkland, led by Hilary Glew
Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:00 am
Paices Wood Country Parkland, Aldermaston, Berks
A gentle stroll to enjoy spring butterflies including Dingy Skipper and Grizzled Skipper.
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
Reserves
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman
Nick Bowles - Honorary Secretary & Branch Contact
Dave Wilton