- Chairman:
Steve Bocking - Branch Liaison:
David Chandler / Tel: 01923 253 793 - Branch Secretary
Emma Whitfield - Moths Officer
Andy Banthorpe
Welcome
The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch is one of the regional branches of Butterfly Conservation in the UK.
We raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats and provide advice and practical help on how to protect them in this region.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch.
Species to look out for
Send us your sightings
Report your Northants butterfly sightings
Let us know what butterflies you have seen in Northamptonshire.
Report your Northants moth sightings
Send us your Northamptonshire moth sightings.
Report your Bedfordshire butterfly sightings
Spotted a butterfly in Bedfordshire? Let us know.
Report your Bedfordshire moth sightings
Send us your Bedfordshire moth records.
Get involved
Newsletters
Stay up to date on all our latest news.
Visit our Youtube channel
View video footage of butterflies and moths on our YouTube channel.
Join our Flickr group
Submit your photographs of butterflies and moths on our Flickr group.
News
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Coul Links golf course development deemed too damaging for nature to go ahead
Controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s last undeveloped dune systems have suffered a significant set-back this week. Planning Officers from Highland Council have recommended the plans be refused by the North Planning Applications Committee at its 6 December meeting, a move welcomed by the Conservation Coalition campaigning to save Coul Links.
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Dr Amir Khan becomes new Vice President of Butterfly Conservation
We are thrilled to announce that Dr Amir Khan has joined Butterfly Conservation as one of its Vice Presidents.
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Create your own needle felted Jersey Tiger moth
Give yourself or a loved one the gift of craft this Christmas with a Jersey Tiger moth needle felting kit from The Makerss. With a live craft along at 10am on 20 January 2024, treat yourself or someone special, all whilst helping to secure the future of the UK’s butterflies and moths.
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Butterfly Conservation Summer Raffle Winners!
The Butterfly Conservation Summer Raffle has now come to an end and the winning tickets have been drawn! Were you one of the lucky winners?
Events
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** WINTER WORK PARTIES ** at Fermyn Woods Country Park
Sunday 15th October 2023 to Sunday 17th March 2024, 10:00am
WINTER WORK PARTIES at Fermyn Woods Country Park
From October 2023 to March 2024
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Work Party at Fineshade Wood
Wednesday 6th December 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join us for a scrub clearance work party to enhance habitat for butterflies and moths.
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Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Winter work parties at Weldon Woodland Park
Tuesday 12th December 2023, 10:00am-2:30pm
Join us at Weldon Woodland Park, clearing scrub to benefit the rare Liquorice Piercer moth and improve habitat for Dingy 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.