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
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Cancellation of Lancashire Branch Members Day/AGM
The Lancashire Branch Members Day/AGM due to take place at Ainsdale NNR on Saturday 7th July has unfortunately been cancelled.
Due to the Southport Air Show taking place on that day and the anticipated increase in traffic, along with the England World Cup match in the afternoon, and a fire at the reserve, we have decided it will be best to postpone the event to a later date.
We will arrange a new date for the Members Day/AGM and send out the details shortly.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment that this may cause.
Please could you pass this message on to others who may have been intending to attend the event.
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News
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Attenborough: ‘Watching butterflies is good for you!’
Sir David Attenborough has spoken of the mental health benefits of watching butterflies as he urged the public to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks.
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Latest trends in butterfly indicators revealed
In the UK, since 1976, the habitat specialists butterflies index has fallen by 77%, whilst wider countryside abundance is down by 46%.
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March of the micros
An increasing number of new moth species are arriving and settling in the UK as a result of the global reach of the horticultural trade and the changing climate, moth experts today revealed.
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Extinct butterfly flies again
The Chequered Skipper has been returned to England after 40 year absence
Events
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Lancashire: The Butterflies Of Eaves Wood, Silverdale
Saturday 21st July 2018, 10.30am-2.00pm
Silverdale
A chance to see High Brown and Dark Green Fritillaries, Grayling and other summer butterflies during this Big Butterfly Count event.
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Lancashire: Butterflies Of Lytham St Annes Sand Dunes And Lytham Nature Reserve
Saturday 28th July 2018, 10.00am-4.00pm
Lytham St Annes
Target: Grayling and other summer butterfly species.
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Lancashire: The Hairstreaks Of Gait Barrows
Saturday 11th August 2018, 9.15am-1.00pm
Gaitbarrows NNR
Joint Butterfly Conservation Cumbria and Lancashire branches
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.
Reserves
Contact branch
Chairman/Branch Organiser/Librarian
Chris Winnick
Tel: 01539 728254
Email: chriswinnick@tiscali.co.uk