- Chairman:
Douglas Goddard / 01604 408 670 - Branch Liaison:
David Chandler / Tel: 01923 253 793 - Branch Secretary
Kirsty Philpot / Tel. 07859 042 525 - Moths Officer
Andy Banthorpe
Welcome
The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch is one of the regional branches of Butterfly Conservation in the UK.
We raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats and provide advice and practical help on how to protect them in this region.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch.
Species to look out for
Send us your sightings
Report your Northants butterfly sightings
Let us know what butterflies you have seen in Northamptonshire.
Report your Northants moth sightings
Send us your Northamptonshire moth sightings.
Report your Bedfordshire butterfly sightings
Spotted a butterfly in Bedfordshire? Let us know.
Report your Bedfordshire moth sightings
Send us your Bedfordshire moth records.
Get involved
Newsletters
Stay up to date on all our latest news.
Visit our Youtube channel
View video footage of butterflies and moths on our YouTube channel.
Join our Flickr group
Submit your photographs of butterflies and moths on our Flickr group.
News
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Has the ‘COVID effect’ worn off for nature lovers?
Big Butterfly Count sees a drop in participants compared to 2020 and 2021, and urges the public not to forget the benefits of being connected to nature – and it’s not too late to take part!
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Migratory monarch butterfly now Endangered - IUCN Red List
Gland, Switzerland, 21 July 2022 (IUCN) – The migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus), known for its spectacular annual journey of up to 4,000 kilometres across the Americas, has entered the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM as Endangered, threatened by habitat destruction and climate change.
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Butterfly scientists call on public for help.
Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with a warning that time is running out to help save species.
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Butterflies, heatwaves, and drought
The heatwave currently being experienced by some southern and eastern parts of the UK is of concern for human health and the welfare of pets and livestock, but what about our butterflies?
Events
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Butterfly Conservation at the Peterborough Museum Extinction Exhibition
Saturday 13th August 2022, 10:00am-4:00pm
Butterfly Conservation at the Peterborough Museum Extinction Exhibition
Join us at Peterborough Museum at their Extinction Exhibition to learn about the butterflies and moths in the East of England and the work being done to ensure we do not lose any more of these beautiful insects to extinction!
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Annual General Meeting 2022
Saturday 12th November 2022, 10:00am-5:00pm
Annual General Meeting 2022’
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.