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
Lancashire branch members day and AGM
Sunday 14th July 2019 at Leighton Moss RSPB reserve in Silverdale.
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News
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UK moths battling unfair reputation
Around three quarters of the UK population (74%) have some negative opinion of moths, with many people believing the majority eat clothes and are pests, a study has revealed.
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Lost cable release at Warton Crag
A branch member lost their Panasonic cable release at Warton Crag on 13 May 2019. If you come across it please email webmaster@lancashire-butterflies.org.uk
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Butterflies bounce back in heatwave summer
UK butterflies bounced back in 2018 following a string of poor years, thanks in part to last year’s heatwave summer, a study has revealed.
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'Pathways To Butterfly Conservation in North West England' conference - 23 March 2019
BC's Cumbria and Lancashire Branches, in conjunction with Lancaster University, held a free 'Pathways to Butterfly Conservation in North-West England' conference.
Events
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Lancashire: Butterflies of Holme Stinted Pastures and Holme Park Fell
Saturday 29th June 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm
Meet at OS ref. SD545784, roadside 1km north west of Clawthorpe. Postcode LA6 1NU approx.
Target species: High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.
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Lancashire: Butterflies of Myers Allotment
Saturday 6th July 2019, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Myers allotment reserve, Silverdale
Target species: Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Purple Hairstreak, Northern Brown Argus.
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Lancashire: Butterflies of Rossendale and Rawtenstall
Sunday 7th July 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm
Hugh Mill Business Park, Cowpe Road, Waterfoot, Lancashire
Target species: White-letter Hairstreak and other summer species.
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/Moth Officer
Jane Jones
Tel: 01254 248832 / 07798 758852
Email: chairman@lancashire-butterflies.org.uk