Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the South Wales Branch.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Butterfly sightings
Send your sightings to our County Butterfly Recorders for South Wales.
Moth sightings
Contact our County Moth Recorders for South Wales and send them your sightings.
Get involved
News
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Winnie the Pooh takes part in the Big Butterfly Count
Winnie the Pooh is encouraging families to enjoy the great outdoors this summer by joining Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.
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Blue Butterfly Boom in Summer Heatwave
A beautiful blue butterfly which has been struggling for the last 40 years could be making a comeback.
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Spot a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon
Chris Packham is urging wildlife lovers to take part in the world’s largest insect citizen science survey to help reveal if the UK is experiencing a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon.
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Extinct butterfly breeds in English first
A previously extinct butterfly has bred successfully in an English woodland for the first time in more than 40 years as part of the ambitious conservation project, Back from the Brink.
Events
There are currently no events scheduled for this area. Events are mostly held during the summer months and are arranged in the early spring.
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
Richard Smith (Acting) - Secretary
David Slade - Treasurer
Chris Manley - Newsletter Editor
Belinda Jackson - Projects and Events
Richard Smith - Moth Officer
Martin Anthoney - Committee Members
David Redhead
Ben Williams
Martin White
Norman Lowe