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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Newsletters
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Recording
Find out how you can get involved in recording near you.
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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Moth motorways could help resist climate change impact
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey.
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Half of British butterfly species on new Red List
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is warning that time is running out to save some of Britain’s best-loved insects, with the latest Red List assessment of butterflies published today, revealing a 26% increase in the number of species threatened with extinction.
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Half of British butterfly species on new Red List
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is warning that time is running out to save some of Britain’s best-loved insects, with the latest Red List assessment of butterflies published today, revealing a 26% increase in the number of species threatened with extinction.
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Moth Night 2022 - Public urged to hunt for woodland moths
Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK's largest annual Moth Night event - running on days and nights from 19th - 21st May.
Events
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Shropshire: Butterfly & Moth Festival - Green Hairstreak and Emperor Moth Survey Day (Part 3)
Thursday 2nd June, 11:00am
Green Hairstreak and Emperor Moth Survey at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd as part of the Butterfly & Moth Festival 2022
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Shropshire: Butterfly & Moth Festival 2022 - Search for Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Friday 17th June, 11:00am
Search for Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary with Butterfly Conservation West Midlands Branch and the Bog Squad at the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
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Shropshire: Butterfly & Moth Festival - Long Mynd Moth Morning & Butterfly Walk
Saturday 18th June, 9:00am
Discover the moths at the National Trust's The Long Mynd with Butterfly Conservation West Midlands Branch
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
