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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Download the Comma
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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Winnie the Pooh takes part in the Big Butterfly Count
Winnie the Pooh is encouraging families to enjoy the great outdoors this summer by joining Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.
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Blue Butterfly Boom in Summer Heatwave
A beautiful blue butterfly which has been struggling for the last 40 years could be making a comeback.
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Spot a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon
Chris Packham is urging wildlife lovers to take part in the world’s largest insect citizen science survey to help reveal if the UK is experiencing a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon.
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Extinct butterfly breeds in English first
A previously extinct butterfly has bred successfully in an English woodland for the first time in more than 40 years as part of the ambitious conservation project, Back from the Brink.
Events
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West Midlands: Brown Hairstreak Week at Grafton Wood
Saturday 17th to Monday 26th August 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire, WR7 4PG
Join the Branch at BC's Grafton Wood reserve to look for summer butterflies and other wildlife!
Between 17th and 26th August, guided tours are available daily from 2pm.
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
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- Chairman
Peter Seal - Vice Chairman
Mike Southall - Treasurer
Lucy Lewis - Branch Secretary
Joy Stephens