Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. You can find out more about the national organisation here.
Photos from our 2024 competition, to see more click here.
Sussex is one of the best counties in the UK to see a wide range of interesting butterfly species.
More information on species can be viewed here.
The results of the Sussex BC 2024 photographic competition were announced at the Members Day held on Saturday the 30th November.
To see the winning entries click here.
Anyone can post photos of butterflies they have seen in Sussex. Recent sightings include:
11 Dec 2024: No butterflies on a cloudy damp morning yesterday, but 27 volunteers from Warnham Wild Bunch and the Horsham Green Gym were hard at work in the Warnham Butterfly Fields clearing vegetation to create more open grassland habitat for our target species - Grizzled Skipper and Dingy Skipper. All the arisings were used to form a massive 'dead hedge' which creates another useful habitat and avoids the need for bonfires! Some wonderful coffee and walnut cake and an orange and sultana sponge, both made by Val were enjoyed by all! More work parties are planned in 2025 from January to March, and Sussex Branch members of BC will be most welcome to join us. A fantastic morning's work
08 Dec 2024: An unexpected finale to the year with a total of three eggs discovered on our Blackthorn this week. The pot grown plants, raised from stones sown three years ago, have spent this year in semi-shade under a canopy of Broom cultivar and Bladder Senna branches. The tallest is just 70 cm. Could it be too much to hope that these are Brown Hairstreak? The positioning is typical for the species and would be a garden first for us. Some interim predator protection with black thread wound around the plants will be provided to help them through the winter.
07 Dec 2024: CANCELLATION OF CONSERVATION WORK PARTY SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER: Sadly, I'm going to have to cancel the work party tomorrow, for the same reasons as last time. Aside from other risks associated with travel and working beneath trees, the bonfires which are essential to progress (apart from brushcutting) will be too dangerous in such high winds. More dates will be added in late February and early March. BWs, Neil
06 Dec 2024: A lovely sunny morning here in Bexhill today. A Painted Lady spotted on our beach walk and a Red Admiral also seen in flight.
06 Dec 2024: As I was near the footbridge west of West Worthing station and the sun was shining, I walked on to check the ivy there. Almost hidden was a Red Admiral, which did pose briefly, rather high up, so it's not brilliantly in focus. I' m looking forward to Lindsay's posting which I guess will be at least 6 butterflies of 3 different species!
06 Dec 2024: It was great to see a Red Admiral in my garden this afternoon, having already looked around North Lancing until 13.00 when the sun went in. It was 9°C and very sunny beforehand. Only two weeks to the shortest day!
03 Dec 2024: The next Surrey Zoom presentation is on 11th December featuring the Big City Butterflies project which ends early next year so the project leaders Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-city-butterflies-project-achievements-tickets-1069198263789 Big City Butterflies, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is a project run by Butterfly Conservation that is inspiring Londoners to discover butterflies and moths, and connect them with nature and their local green spaces. For the last three and a half years, activities focusing on the project’s three themes: improving habitats, recording species and inspiring people, have been delivered across 17 inner-London boroughs. Project officers Emma and Steve will take you through the project’s achievements and plans for legacy as they move into the final few months of the project. See https://butterfly-conservation.org/BCB Please note: You will receive a reminder for the event 2 days before it starts, and a link to the Zoom session 2 hours before the start. Please look out for these, and check your Spam folder if you don't see them. When you access the Zoom, you may be held in a Waiting Room for a few minutes. Please be patient - we will admit you to the Zoom just before the scheduled start.
28 Nov 2024: Annual Magazine is on its way!
11 Nov 2024: SBC Historical Sightings Reports
09 Nov 2024: Surrey and SW London Branch Zoom talk by Dr Dan Danahar
06 Nov 2024: Members' Day - Saturday 30th November - Final Details
06 Nov 2024: Adur transect group is recruiting
02 Nov 2024: Winter Work Parties 2024-25 start this weekend
19 Oct 2024: Volunteers, Assemble!
16 Oct 2024: Members' Day - Saturday 30th November
15 Oct 2024: Adur Valley Transect Group are recruiting
Our branch is organising many butterfly walks this summer across the county.
Information on all our walks and other events can be viewed here.
There are many important sites for butterflies in our county.
Information on some of them can be viewed here.
Please remember, you can raise money for your favourite Butterfly Conservation Branch every time you shop online simply by clicking on the easyfundraising logo below and then signing up to support our cause.
