Welcome
The Lancashire Branch covers the counties of Lancashire, Northern Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Lancashire Branch.
Within our area, we have a great variety of moths and butterflies, including a number of national rarities.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Latest sightings
View all the latest sightings in Lancashire.
Report your sightings
Send us your latest sightings and add to our records.
Get involved
News
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Office closure
We are experiencing an outbreak of sickness at Manor Yard and the office is currently closed. This also means we have limited capacity to answer phones and emails.
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Photo competition - Lancashire branch
Are you a budding nature photographer? Have you or your children taken some lovely butterfly or moth snaps through this spring and summer? Why not enter our competition and the overall winner’s photograph will appear on the front cover of our Autumn 2021 newsletter and receive a £25 NHBS voucher, with 2nd place being printed on the back cover.
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Free webinar: The Atlas: Mission Accomplished
Sign up to a free webinar, The Atlas: Mission Accomplished, and learn about the landmark publication – the Atlas of Britain and Ireland’s Larger Moths.
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Big Butterfly Count 2020: The Results
Big Butterfly Count 2020 sees lowest numbers of butterflies recorded in 11 years.
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
Chair
Jane Jones
Tel: 01254 248832 / 07798 758852
Email: chairman@lancashire-butterflies.org.uk