Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Suffolk Branch.
Species to look out for
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Latest sightings
View the latest butterfly sightings in the Suffolk Branch region.
Conservation in Suffolk
View the conservation and recording work carried out by the Suffolk Branch.
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News
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Man the ramparts for marching butterflies
History fans are being asked to take a closer look at castles this summer in a bid to track the march north of a butterfly success story.
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The Prince of Wales takes part in Big Butterfly Count
The Prince of Wales has recorded dozens of butterflies while taking part in the world’s largest butterfly survey at his home in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
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Attenborough: ‘Watching butterflies is good for you!’
Sir David Attenborough has spoken of the mental health benefits of watching butterflies as he urged the public to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks.
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Latest trends in butterfly indicators revealed
In the UK, since 1976, the habitat specialists butterflies index has fallen by 77%, whilst wider countryside abundance is down by 46%.
Events
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Suffolk: Butterfly Walk
Saturday 18th August 2018, 10.00am-1.00pm
Sutton Heath, Woodbridge
Butterfly walk with target species including Grayling, Small Copper and summer Dragonflies.
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.
Contact branch
- Chairman
Peter Maddison - Suffolk Butterfly Recorder
Bill Stone - Suffolk Moth Recorder
Tony Prichard - Secretary
Julian Dowding - Treasurer
Dominic Hill