Welcome
The Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation was formed in 1984 and has grown steadily since then to a current membership of over 500. 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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Call to landowners to help save threatened West Wales butterfly
The threatened Brown Hairstreak butterfly’s range in South-west Wales has more than halved in the last decade, a new study by Butterfly Conservation South Wales Branch reveals.
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Galw ar berchnogion tir i helpu i achub glöyn byw sydd dan fygythiad yng Ngorllewin Cymru
Welsh edition of "Call to landowners to help save threatened West Wales butterfly" article - Mae dyfodol y Brithribin Brown yn y fantol yn Ne Orllewin Cymru wrth i wasgariad ei diriogaeth grebachu o fwy na’i hanner dros y degawd diwethaf, yn ôl astudiaeth newydd gan Gangen y De o Gwarchod Glöynnod Byw (BC).
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Streetlights reduce moth populations
A new ground-breaking study from Butterfly Conservation, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Newcastle University has shown streetlights in southern England reduce the abundance of moth caterpillars.
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Butterfly species hard hit by changeable weather patterns
Where have the butterflies gone? Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with urgent appeal for public’s help after disastrous spring weather.
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
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairperson
Rachel Scopes: 07786650875 - Treasurer
Peter Bradbury: 07948-328413
- Branch Secretary
Lesley Robinson: 01724-845018