Welcome
The West Midlands Branch covers Birmingham, the Black Country and the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the West Midlands branch.
Species to look out for
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Recording
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The Comma is the West Midland Branch News Letter it is published 3 time a year and is sent by post to members.
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News
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Moths threatened by climate change could be saved by better water management
New research from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation and Northumbria University has shown that moths adapted to cooler conditions are being lost from parts of Britain as a result of climate change.
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Did you spot the moth that looks like a Hummingbird in your garden?
A beautiful and unusual moth that looks like a Hummingbird in flight appears to have had a bumper year in 2022, with an estimated ten-fold increase in sightings reported across the UK.
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Free Wills Month
This March, Butterfly Conservation is offering free and discounted will writing services to make it easier for people to support the butterflies and moths they value and the ensure everyone, whatever their circumstance, has the chance to shape the future for the next generation to enjoy.
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Species to spot in March
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day and to mark the occasion we've put together some information about the butterfly and moth species you might see if you venture out this weekend.
Events
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Worcestershire: Trench Wood Work Party
Sunday 26th March, 10:00am
Join a work party at Trench Wood in partnership with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
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Worcestershire: Grafton Wood Work Party
Wednesday 29th March, 10:00am
Join a work party at Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, in partnership with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
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Herefordshire: Ewyas Harold Common Meadows Work Party
Saturday 15th April, 10:00am
Join a work party at Ewyas Harold Meadows and Ewyas Harold Common, Herefordshire
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.
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- Chairman
Mike Southall - Vice Chairman
Mel Mason - Treasurer
Peter Seal - Branch Secretary
Martin Harrison