Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Highland branch.
All our new events will be posted here, event reports and news items will be posted on the external Highland Branch website.
Highland Branch covers Highland, Moray, the Western Isles and Orkney and Shetland.
Don't forget to tell us of any butterfly or moth sightings.
Species to look out for
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Butterfly sightings
Find out how to record your sightings and who to send them to.
Latest updates
Keep up to date with all the latest news and sightings near you.
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News
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State of Nature 2023 reveals devastating declines for UK wildlife
Moths and butterflies amongst UK wildlife in decline, State of Nature 2023 report reveals.
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Moth once presumed extinct in the UK found in the Chilterns
Butterfly Conservation has recorded over 40 sightings of the rare Downland Plume moth in an area of the Chilterns in recent months.
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Butterfly Conservation calls for ban on neonicotinoids
New research shows neonicotinoid pesticides are threatening the UK’s wildlife, including butterflies and moths.
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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.
Events
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HIGHLAND: WORK PARTY AT BALLINLAGGAN, near DULNAIN BRIDGE
Friday 29th September 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ballinlaggan Near Dulnain Bridge
REMOVAL OF SCRUB, BALLINLAGGAN, NEAR DULNAIN BRIDGE for butterflies, including Northern Brown Argus
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Scottish Autumn Gathering
Saturday 7th October, 10am - 4.30pm
AK Bell Library, Perth
Members and volunteers in Scotland are invited to join us for our gathering in Autumn.
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HIGHLAND: WORK PARTY AT SLUGGAN near CARRBRIDGE
Saturday 21st October 2023, 9:30am-4:00pm
Sluggan near Carrbridge
REMOVAL OF REGENERATING PINES, SLUGGAN, near CARRBRIDGE for Small Blue
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
Pete Moore - Minute Secretary
Barbara Brodie - Treasurer and Membership Secretary
Audrey Turner