Welcome
The Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation was formed in 1984 and has grown steadily since then to a current membership of over 400. Well over 100 people contribute regularly to the 'Sightings' page, with accounts, stories and photographs.
Did you know you can support the Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation every time you purchase something online?
Check out this YouTube video to see how it works and then register here.
Lincolnshire BC will then receive a donation every time you buy online.
Thank you for your support!
Species to look out for
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Lincolnshire Branch history
Find out more about our Branch, what we do and why we do it.
Record your sightings
Do you go out walking regularly? We would love your help to keep track of the butterflies or moths you see in your area. We have everything you need to get started.
Latest sightings
Take a look at our first sightings, unusual sightings and indeed anything butterfly and moth related that might be of interest to others across the county.
Get involved
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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Lincolnshire: Moth Night
Saturday 21st July 2018: 9.30pm
Chambers Farm Wood, Wragby, Market Rasen
Please join the Lincolnshire Branch to see and identify an amazing variety and number of moths in the Limewoods - bring a torch!
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Lincolnshire: Open Day in the Limewoods
Sunday 22nd July 2018, 11.00am-3.00pm
Chambers Farm Wood
Come on a Big Butterfly Count walk, your opportunity to see White Admirals and other butterflies at close quarters
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.
Contact branch
- Chairman
Peter Cawdell: 01522-262911 - Treasurer
John Davison: 01724-338108
- Branch Secretary
Lesley Robinson: 01724-845018