Welcome
The Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch has over 1000 members and covers the administrative county of Hertfordshire and the Watsonian Vice-county of Middlesex (VC21).
The London Boroughs included within the Branch area are Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, City of Westminster, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond (north of the Thames), Tower Hamlets and the Surrey District Council of Spelthorne.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch.
Species to look out for
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Have you seen a butterfly?
Let us know what butterflies you have seen on the wing and check out our latest sightings.
Butterflies of Hertfordshire & Middlesex - by Andrew Wood
This guidebook includes:
- Photographs of each species
- Where and when to see them
- Why are they disappearing
Buy your copy now!
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News
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Rare moth back from the brink in Kent
The Black-veined Moth has seen a bumper year in East Kent thanks to the restoration efforts of local famers.
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Butterfly numbers increased this summer
The results of the Big Butterfly Count 2023 are in, revealing a better picture for butterflies than had been feared. However, new 13-year trend figures show a worrying long-term decline.
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Rare species in Northamptonshire set to benefit from new funding announced
Butterfly Conservation has been awarded a share of £14.5 million by Natural England to help recover butterflies and moths in Northamptonshire.
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Locally extinct butterfly makes remarkable return to Stirlingshire
Northern Brown Argus discovered in Stirlingshire after 100 year absence.
Events
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Guided Butterfly Walk at Nomansland Common
Sunday 24th September 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Nomansland Common Near Harpenden
Guided walk for Small Copper and other early autumn butterflies with local expert Malcolm Hull
Booking is not required
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
- Branch Chair/Acting Treasurer:
Malcolm Hull - Branch Secretary:
Liz Goodyear - Membership Secretary and Newsletter editor:
Ian Small - Recording and Transect co-ordinator:
Andrew Wood - Website co-ordinator:
Peter Clarke