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  • Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals

    24 May 2023

    New research published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveals how the UK's gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies.

    Large Skipper, Heathfield Great Enclosure, 2.6.21 (Dave Holloway)
  • Europe's grassland butterflies in steep decline

    22 May 2023

    A new report on the trends of grassland butterflies across Europe has shown numbers have declined by 36% over the last decade.

    Surrey 2022 Wall
  • Coul Links - again!

    19 May 2023

    If you have been following the saga of Coul Links in East Sutherland you will know that the original proposal for a golf course was turned down by the Scottish Government. In July last year another application was submitted. Here's an update on our objection.

  • More evidence of the harm pesticides are having on our natural environment

    16 May 2023

    A new study, published today by the science journal PNAS, has found that increased use of pesticides and fertiliser is driving bird population declines across the UK and Europe. 

    Flowers in a summer meadow
  • Pollenize Launches Pesticide Free Plymouth Campaign to Protect Pollinators

    15 May 2023

    Plymouth, UK - Pollenize, a local environmental organisation, has launched its Pesticide Free Plymouth campaign, aimed at reducing the use of pesticides in the city to protect pollinators and promote biodiversity.
     

    Sunny beach background to Pesticide Free Plymouth logo
  • Estimating trends of butterflies and moths - statistical developments, challenges, and opportunities

    14 May 2023

    This article reflects upon a recent paper, co-authored by BC’s Senior Ecological Statistician, Emily Dennis, in collaboration with Alison Johnston (University of St Andrews) and Eleni Matechou (University of Kent), and published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, which reviews the outstanding challenges for biodiversity monitoring using citizen science data. 

    Small White (Toby Ludlow)
  • Butterfly Conservation: Interview with Dr Nigel Bourn

    14 May 2023

    Dr Nigel Bourn, Chief Scientist at Butterfly Conservation, has been a conservationist his entire life and spent the last five decades studying butterflies. 

    Dr Nigel Bourn
  • The State of the UK’s Butterflies

    14 May 2023

    Every five years or so, since the start of the century, Butterfly Conservation and its partners have produced an up-to-date assessment of the changing fortunes of the UK’s butterfly species. The latest such assessment, The State of the UK’s Butterflies 20221, was published in February and contains long-term trends derived from countrywide citizen science schemes involving tens of thousands of participants.

    Comma (Owen Beaumont)
  • Precipitation buffers temperature-driven local extinctions of moths at warm range margins

    14 May 2023

    Dr Lisbeth Horsley explores how moths threatened by climate change could be saved by better water management. 

    Blotchy yellow moth
  • Science News: Landscape-scale responses of a threatened butterfly to local-scale management

    14 May 2023

    Rachel Jones, Senior Ecologist, explores local-scale management impact on the Lulworth Skipper. 

    Lulworth Skipper - Steve Seal
  • Toxic neonicotinoid pesticides have once again been authorised for use on sugar beet crops by the UK Government.

    18 Apr 2023

    Toxic neonicotinoid pesticides have once again been authorised for use on sugar beet crops by the UK Government.
     

    Small Copper ab. radiata (Toby Ludlow)
  • Moths are more efficient pollinators than bees, new research shows

    30 Mar 2023

    New research has found that moths are more efficient pollinators at night than day-flying pollinators such as bees.

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  • Hot dry summer impacts UK butterfly populations

    30 Mar 2023

    The heatwave and drought of summer 2022 has had a major negative impact on some UK butterfly species, a study has confirmed.

    Small Tortoiseshell on Fox and Cubs. Walter Baxter CC BY 2.0
  • Moths threatened by climate change could be saved by better water management

    22 Mar 2023

    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. 
     

    Grey Ci, a small, furry moth. It has cream and dark brown colouring and sits with its wings closed on a twig.
  • Did you spot the moth that looks like a Hummingbird in your garden?

    13 Mar 2023

    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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  • Species to spot in March

    02 Mar 2023

    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.

    Small Tortoiseshell on Fox and Cubs. Walter Baxter CC BY 2.0
  • Free Wills Month

    02 Mar 2023

    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.

    Brimstone Butterfly
  • Call for volunteers to create a Wild Space for butterflies and moths in Perth

    09 Feb 2023

    Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is seeking nature-loving volunteers for a brand-new project called Wild Spaces which will transform urban spaces in Perth into green havens.
     

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  • Call for volunteers to create a Wild Space for butterflies and moths in Stirling

    09 Feb 2023

    Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is seeking nature-loving volunteers for a brand-new project called Wild Spaces which will transform urban spaces in Stirling into green havens.
     

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  • The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Wales

    03 Feb 2023

    Overall, 71% of butterflies in Wales have declined in abundance, distribution, or both, with those species that require specific habitats in order to thrive the worst affected.

    High Brown Fritillary - Iain H Leach
  • The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Scotland

    03 Feb 2023

    In Scotland, butterfly species that require specialist habitats have greatly declined, but the figures show increases too, as many countryside-wide species have increased in Scotland. While this bucks the trend elsewhere in the UK, it’s a clear indicator of climate change.

    Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Ramshorn Down, 5.5.22 (Dave Holloway)
  • The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Northern Ireland

    03 Feb 2023

    Overall, 71% of butterflies in Wales have declined in abundance, distribution, or both, with those species that require specific habitats in order to thrive the worst affected.

    Wall butterfly
  • The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - England

    03 Feb 2023

    Of the four UK countries, England’s butterflies have fared the worst, particularly those species that rely on specific habitat to thrive.

    Large Blue. Photo by Neil Hulme
  • 80% of UK butterflies have decreased: scientists warn time is running out

    03 Feb 2023

    The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 report, released today by Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the alarming news that 80% of butterflies in the UK have declined since the 1970s.

    The State of UK's Butterflies 2022 Report
  • Rishi Sunak urged to lead an “Urgent Conversation” at COP15 and push for global deal to save nature

    25 Nov 2022

    Join us in signing the petition addressed to Rishi Sunak, asking him
    to take the lead at the COP15 summit on biodiversity and fight for a global deal to halt and
    reverse nature loss across the world by 2030.
     

    1B White-letter Hairstreak John Furse
  • Congratulations to Butterfly Conservation award winners!

    25 Nov 2022

    Butterfly Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating two wins at the RSPB Scotland’s Nature Awards 2022.
     

    Team stands holding up certificate
  • Volunteer for the Dataset's Dream

    25 Nov 2022

    The Dataset’s Dream is a temporary art installation created by two artists, award-winning writer Thomas Sharp and the visual artist Bryony Benge-Abbott, who produced  last month’s film with Big City Butterflies called The Colour of Transformation. 

    Blue-lit green house in a forest.
  • POSTPONED - Walk for Wildlife

    16 Nov 2022

    We are sorry to have to announce that, due to difficulties with transport, the Walk for Wildlife planned for London on 27th November has been postponed until spring 2023.

    Image of a badger and text Save the Date 27th November 2022
  • Habitat configuration as well as quantity determine range shift rates for moths

    04 Nov 2022

    Many moth species have increased in distribution by shifting their ranges in response to climate change, predominantly due to habitat availability which is limiting their ability for range expansion.

    Black Arches moth on a stick
  • The Importance of Legislation and the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

    25 Oct 2022

    On Tuesday the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill starts its progress through the Houses of Parliament. The main purpose of the bill is to end all remaining laws that came from the EU on 31st December 2023.

    Large Heath butterfly - a specialist species found on Scotland's peatlands – photo by Iain H Leach

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