Welcome
Welcome!
Kent and SE London is a remarkable place to study butterflies and moths. Not only is Kent a large county, but it contains a remarkably wide diversity of habitats - including landscapes such as the Kent Coast Cliffs & Downs, the chalk grassland of the Kent Downs, ancient woodlands including Blean woods and Romney Marsh. Our warm and sunny climate is ideal for many lepidoptera. Our southeastern location close to the continent places us on the front line for migrants. Small wonder that over forty species of butterfly and some of our rarest moths can be found here.
As a branch of Butterfly Conservation covering Kent and the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley we seek to increase knowledge of our butterflies and moths, to support conservation of their habitats and to widen their study and enjoyment. We invite you to take your interest the next level, for example through recording, conservation work and field trips. I do hope you find the links and resources in this our website help you to do just that.
Roland Brown - Branch Chair
The latest edition of The Adonis (Autumn 2024) has been added to the website
The Return of the Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly to Kent: A success story in the making
Please click here to read the story
Butterflies of Kent & South East London Book - OUT NOW!
The eagerly awaited book on Butterflies of Kent & South East London has now been published and is available to purchase from NatureBureau.
Please click here to visit the NatureBureau website to purchase your copy or perhaps as a Christmas present for someone?
Kent is a large county with an impressive range of habitats. Ancient woodland, chalk grassland and miles of coastal parks are home to over forty species of butterflies and some of the rarest moths in the country. If you live in our region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Kent & South East London branch.
Our committee and members are active throughout the year and hold regular field trips, work parties and meetings. We are always in need of new people to help with conservation, data recording and fund raising so do get in touch with any of us on the committee - you are guaranteed a warm welcome!
Species to look out for
Announcements
Butterflies of Kent & South East London Book - OUT NOW!
The eagerly awaited book on Butterflies of Kent & South East London has now been published and is available to purchase from NatureBureau
Please click here to visit the NatureBureau website to purchase your copy or perhaps as a Christmas present for someone?
Sightings and records
Moth sightings and recording
Visit the Kent Moth Group for the latest news and sightings.
Submit your butterfly sightings
iRecord is now our recommended recording platform for online recording\records. Please visit the iRecord website to register and to find out more information on how to register and use the system.
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The Return of the Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly to Kent: A success story in the…
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Local Hotspots
Get insider information on our favourite local spots.
White Hill Reserve
The site is known locally as White Hill and is a great location to see many species.
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News
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It’s a win for butterflies! Government refuses emergency use of banned butterfly-killing pesticide on sugar beet
In a win for wildlife the Government has refused to allow the emergency use of a banned pesticide on sugar beet to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
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Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation is saddened to be beginning a consultation with a limited number of staff over a restructure that is entirely driven by the need to cut costs in the face of ongoing financial pressure.
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First Minister of Wales visits Butterfly Conservation project saving most endangered butterfly
Charity also appeals for more volunteers to help the High Brown Fritillary.
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More than 1,000 people help create Wild Spaces in Scotland
Communities discover weird and wonderful wildlife living on their doorstep.
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.