Welcome
If you live in Norfolk and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Norfolk branch.
To find out the following:
• Information about Norfolk
• Brief history of the Branch
• The Branch activities
• How to become a Member
• Past Branch Newsletters
Species to look out for
News
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No let-up in net loss of UK’s nature
The UK’s wildlife continues to decline according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since rigorous scientific monitoring began in the 1970s there has been a 13% decline in average abundance across wildlife studied and that the declines continue unabated.
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Holy Grail of moth recording reappears in Britain
Numerous recent sightings of a moth that became extinct in the UK in the 1960s, suggest that it has recolonised and is now breeding across southern Britain.
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The Year of the Painted Lady
In just three weeks this summer, nearly half a million Painted Lady butterflies were counted as part of the 10th UK-wide Big Butterfly Count, run by Butterfly Conservation and sponsored by B&Q.
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On the verge of something big
UK wildlife charities have teamed up with England’s government advisor on natural environment to persuade local councils and landowners to help save our pollinators.
Events
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Norfolk: North Norfolk Meeting
Wednesday 6th November 2019, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Blakeney Scout Hut HQ
'Zambia - Birds and other wildlife' - an illustrated talk by John Geeson
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Norfolk: Norwich Meeting
Friday 22nd November 2019, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ipswich Road United Reform Church
CHANGE OF TALK
‘Forms, Mutations and Aberrations’ why butterflies don’t always look like the pictures in the guidebook. By Andy Brazil
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
- Branch Chair & Organiser
Judy Dunmore
- Recorder
Andy Brazil
- Membership Secretary
Jennifer Dawson