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.
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News
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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%.
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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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Watch out for woodland wings
Nature enthusiasts are being asked to help count one of the rarest butterflies in the UK at its only home in Worcestershire.
Events
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Worcestershire: Wyre Forest Moth Morning and Breakfast Barbecue
Saturday 21st July 2018, 9.00am
Near Bewdley
Join Dave Smith for a morning of opening moth traps and even a breakfast barbecue in the Wyre Forest.
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West Midlands: Haugh Wood Guided Big Butterfly Count Walk
Saturday 21st July 2018, 14.00pm-16.30pm
Near Hereford
Join us for a guided Big Butterfly Count walk following the green trail of Haugh Wood, with the chance to see Silver-washed Fritillaries and other woodland species.
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Staffordshire: Big Butterfly Count at Baggeridge Country Park
Sunday 22nd July 2018, 11.00am-13.30pm
Near Dudley
Take part in this Big Butterfly Count event where target species will also include White-letter Hairstreak and Six-belted Clearwing.
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 Seal - Vice Chairman
Mike Southall - Treasurer
Lucy Lewis - Branch Secretary
Joy Stephens