Welcome
Surrey and SW London Branch was created in 1995 from the London (1980-94) branch. Membership reached 1,000 in 2014
and 1,200 in 2017.
Join Butterfly Conservation and you automatically become a Branch member if you live in our area.
Species to look out for
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Noticeboard
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Report your sightings
Find out how to record butterflies and moths in the Surrey and SW London area.
Surrey Skipper
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News
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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%.
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March of the micros
An increasing number of new moth species are arriving and settling in the UK as a result of the global reach of the horticultural trade and the changing climate, moth experts today revealed.
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Extinct butterfly flies again
The Chequered Skipper has been returned to England after 40 year absence
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Titchmarsh: “Make a metre for pollinators”
Alan Titchmarsh is calling on gardeners to make a metre for wildlife this summer by providing a refuge for struggling butterflies, moths and other pollinators.
Events
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Surrey: Field Trip
Thursday 19th July 2018, 11am
Headley Heath, SE Of Leatherhead
Join the Surrey Branch for a field trip to Headley Heath; target: Purple Emperor, Small Copper and Silver-spotted Skipper butterflies.
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Surrey: Field Trip
Saturday 21st July 2018, 10:30am
Chobham Common, Staple Hill car park
Join the Surrey Branch for a field trip to Chobham Common; target: Grayling butterflies and Dragonflies. You could also take part in Big Butterfly Count...
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Surrey: Field Trip
Thursday 26th July 2018, 9.10am-4.00pm
Great Train Journey East: Dorking Deepdene-Betchworth
Join the Surrey Branch for a Great Train Journey East from Dorking Deepdene (NOT Main) to Betchworth; 6km return walk via Brockham & Box Hill; target: 25+ species. This is an opportunity to take part in Big Butterfly Count...
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.