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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Communities discover weird and wonderful wildlife living on their doorstep.
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Government outline plans to end use of butterfly-killing pesticides
The Government has set out plans to end the use of neonicotinoid pesticides – a pesticide that is known to be lethally toxic to butterflies, moths, bees and other vital pollinators.
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Extinct butterfly brought back to England from Belgium
Innovative project shows one way to undo decades of environmental damage.
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Hardy volunteers wanted to join Christmas butterfly egg hunt
Helpers explore hidden countryside and have wild encounters.
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