Welcome
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
IMPORTANT: We can continue to receive your sightings but please remember that, in accordance with current UK Government restrictions, you MUST NOT make any journeys away from home in order to record butterflies and moths, as these would be considered non-essential journeys. More information on recording during the current circumstances can be found on the Butterfly Conservation website.
We welcome Dick Vane-Wright as our branch President
At our AGM in 2019 we announced that Dr Jim Flegg was stepping down as our branch President. We would like to thank Jim for the many years he has supported the branch.
Dick Vane-Wright has kindly agreed to become our new President. We would like to thank him for taking on the role and welcome him to the Kent & SE London Branch.
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.
Find out more
Branch news
Keep up to date on our latest news and sign up to our newsletter.
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.
Get involved
News
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Garden wildlife specialist Vivara announced as co-sponsor of The Big Butterfly Count
Garden wildlife specialists Vivara have teamed up with Butterfly Conservation to help encourage people to become citizen scientists this summer.
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Dismay as DEFRA fails to set target to halt decline of nature
Butterfly Conservation joins other nature groups in warning that the Government's new target in the Environment Bill has fallen short of the action needed for nature.
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Butterfly Conservation and Severn Trent announce new three-year conservation project
A new three-year conservation project, which aims to reverse the declines of specific species of butterfly and moth in the Midlands area, has been announced by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation in partnership with Severn Trent.
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Garden wildlife specialists Vivara sponsors Big Butterfly Count
Garden wildlife specialists Vivara has teamed up with wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, to help encourage people to become citizen scientists this summer.
Events
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Kent & SE London: East Blean Wood
Sunday 20th June 2021, 10:30am-1:00pm
East Blean Woods
Join us for a field trip to see the Heath Fritillary
This event is limited to 15 attendees. Please contact the organiser if you wish to take part. COVID-19 restrictions may further limit the numbers able to attend and/or necessitate short notice cancellation.
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Kent & SE London: Burnt Oak Wood, Orlestone Forest
Sunday 27th June 2021, 10:30am-1:00pm
Kent
Join us for a field trip to see the White Admiral & Silver-washed Fritillary
This event is limited to 15 attendees. Please contact the organiser if you wish to take part. COVID-19 restrictions may further limit the numbers able to attend and/or necessitate short notice cancellation.
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Kent & SE London: Dene Park Wood
Sunday 11th July 2021, 10:30am-1:00pm
north of Tonbridge
Come along to hopefully see the Purple Emperor, White Admiral and other woodland butterflies in Dene Park Wood, just north of Tonbrige
This event is limited to 15 attendees. Please contact the organiser if you wish to take part. COVID-19 restrictions may further limit the numbers able to attend and/or necessitate short notice cancellation.
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.