Welcome
The Somerset & Bristol Branch covers the ceremonial county of Somerset and the city and county of Bristol. If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Somerset and Bristol Branch.
For the purpose of recording Lepidoptera the region is divided into two Vice Counties (VC5 & VC6).
We have four reserves – Stoke Camp and Westbury Beacon in the Mendips, Haddon Moor on the edge of Exmoor and Mount Fancy in the Blackdown Hills.
As well as the information available here, why not visit our branch website where you can learn more about butterflies and our activities in Somerset and Bristol.
The Somerset Moth Group also have their own website.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Butterfly first sightings
View this season's first confirmed sightings of butterflies in Somerset & Bristol (click here)
For the latest moth sightings, visit the Somerset Moth group website.
Somerset & Bristol Branch website
Visit the Branch website for more information about what is happening in Somerset & Bristol.
Get involved
News
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It’s a win for butterflies! Government refuses emergency use of banned butterfly-killing pesticide on sugar beet
In a win for wildlife the Government has refused to allow the emergency use of a banned pesticide on sugar beet to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
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First Minister of Wales visits Butterfly Conservation project saving most endangered butterfly
Charity also appeals for more volunteers to help the High Brown Fritillary.
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Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation is saddened to be beginning a consultation with a limited number of staff over a restructure that is entirely driven by the need to cut costs in the face of ongoing financial pressure.
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More than 1,000 people help create Wild Spaces in Scotland
Communities discover weird and wonderful wildlife living on their doorstep.
Events
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Somerset & Bristol: Mount Fancy BC Reserve (Work Party)
Tuesday 11th February 2025, 9:30am-3:00pm
Mount Fancy BC Reserve
Why not become a 'Fancy Volunteer' and join the practical conservation working party that usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Mount Fancy Butterfly Conservation Reserve.
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Spring Members' Meeting - 2025
Saturday 15th March 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm
Draycott Memorial Hall, Draycott, Cheddar. BS27 3UE
Somerset & Bristol branch Spring Members' Meeting
This meeting will be held at Draycott Memorial Hall, Draycott, Cheddar. BS27 3UE
All branch members welcome.
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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
- Chairman
Post vacant - Treasurer
Nick Redman - Secretary
Alison Uren - Membership Secretary
Sue Davies - Transect Coordinator
Peter Bright - Butterfly Recorder
Ross Harley - WCBS Champion
- Andy Danford