Late Show For Rare Spring Butterflies
The coldest start to spring for half a century has led to many butterflies emerging weeks later than usual, Butterfly Conservation has revealed.
Cheshire & Peak branch
Species to look out for
Welcome
The Cheshire & Peak District branch was established in 1985 with the aims of promoting the conservation of butterflies and moths, together with their habitats in Cheshire, Wirral, South Manchester and the Peak District.
It promotes its activities at local shows and conservation fairs, carries out research and recording work, arranges talks and presentations to interested bodies and is actively involved in supporting the work of other conservation groups.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Cheshire & Peak District branch.
News
Richard Fox’s Look Out For: Dingy Skipper
This small, moth-like butterfly is one of the first of our threatened species to emerge in the year.
Ask Your MP To Stand Up For Moths
You can help moths by asking your local MP to sign up to an early day motion which calls on the Government to take urgent action to save our dwindling moth populations.
Projects
The branch has been actively involved in numerous projects over the last few years...read more
