Butterfly Conservation was formed by a small group of dedicated naturalists in 1968 following the alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies and moths, a decline that the society aimed to reverse. Our vision is of a world rich in butterflies and moths for future generations to enjoy. Butterflies are beautiful and intrinsically valuable. Together with moths, their sensitivity to environmental change makes them valuable indicators of the health of the countryside.
Butterfly Conservation are running a UK-wide Garden Butterfly Survey again. You can join it here. Results of previous surveys in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can be found here.
Following the 2020 AGM, the membership of some committees and some other roles within the Branch have changed as shown here.
The branch is pleased to sponsor the excellent HantsMoths website.
26 Jun 2022: Broxhead Common Field Trip
26 Jun 2022: Straits Inclosure
26 Jun 2022: Browndown/Alver Valley
25 Jun 2022: A walk taking in Yew Hill Reserve.
24 Jun 2022: Moths at West Wood
22 Jun 2022: Return to Botley Wood
21 Jun 2022: White-letter Hairstreak at Yew Hill
19 Jun 2022: Three Skippers at Peartree Green LNR
17 Jun 2022: Yew Hill Reserve Walk
17 Jun 2022: Whiteley Pastures/Botley Wood
16 Jun 2022: Master of camouflage