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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Butterflies bounce back in heatwave summer
UK butterflies bounced back in 2018 following a string of poor years, thanks in part to last year’s heatwave summer, a study has revealed.
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Street lights affect wildflower pollination
Street lighting operating all night can alter the natural pollination of a common wildflower, a study involving Butterfly Conservation (BC) has revealed.
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Environment Bill
In July 2018 Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the Government would bring forward an Environment Bill. Butterfly Conservation (BC) understand that Defra are working on the draft of the Bill, to cover England and reserved matters in devolved countries, and this will be published before Christmas.
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Butterfly returns after 50-year absence
One of Europe’s most threatened butterflies has been discovered breeding on a site in Carmarthenshire where it has not been seen for more than 50 years, Butterfly Conservation (BC) can reveal.
Events
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South Wales:
Saturday 18th May to Thursday 20th June 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm
Various sites in Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan
Visits to actual or potential Marsh Fritillary sites.
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High Brown Fritillary in Alun Valley
Saturday 29th June 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ewenny
Guided walk to see High Brown Fritillary.
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