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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TV Gardener Alan Titchmarsh calls on people to create a Pit Stop for Pollinators this spring.
TV gardener, and Butterfly Conservation's Vice-president, Alan Titchmarsh, calls on people to create a Pit Stop for Pollinators this spring, and provide butterflies and moths with the plants they need for survival.
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Working to save Scotland's peatlands
Scotland’s lowland bogs are vital habitat for butterflies and moths, but sadly many are in poor condition due to historic drainage for agriculture and forestry.
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Lancashire branch photo competition 2022
Following the success of last year’s competition, we are delighted to host the Lancashire branch photo competition again in 2022.
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Butterfly Conservation: Interview with Dr Richard Fox
Dr Richard Fox has been part of Butterfly Conservation for almost 24 years. Now Head of Science, we met with Richard to discuss his role and the importance of recording and collecting data, as well as his own love of butterflies and moths.
Events
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Butterflies of Warton Crag
Thursday 26th May 2022, 10:00am-2:30pm
Warton – Quarry Car Park
Target species: Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, Small Heath and other spring species.
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Butterflies of Heysham Moss & Heysham Nature Reserve
Friday 17th June 2022, 10:00am-2:30pm
Heysham Moss & Heysham Nature Reserve
Target species: Large Heath, Large Skipper and other early summer species.
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Butterflies of Holme Stinted Pastures and Holme Park Fell
Friday 1st July 2022, 10:00am-2:30pm
Roadside 1km NW of Clawthorpe (postcode LA6 1NU approx.)
Target species: Large Fritillaries, possible late Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. Also look out and listen for Yellowhammers!
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
