Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. You can find out more about the national organisation here.
Sussex BC are holding a photographic competition open to all members; the results to be announced, and top images projected, at the Members Day being held at the Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill on Saturday the 30th November.
For more information 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.
Anyone can post photos of butterflies they have seen in Sussex. Recent sightings include:
17 Oct 2024: A Hummingbird Hawk-moth in the garden at 1.15 on Verbena.
17 Oct 2024: On the main path that runs through Amberley Wildbrooks, watching a nice variety of raptors. Whilst there, JC and I saw a dozen or more Red Admirals over two hours or so on a southerly reverse-migration. They were all singles and heading more-or-less due south. Also an unidentified white butterfly and a Small Copper (I think - not 100% sure as it was in flight). At home there was a brief view of a Speckled Wood and a rather longer view of a Roe Deer (at 5.30pm). I'm not sure I am pleased to have Roe Deer in my garden but .....
16 Oct 2024: 2024 PHOTOGRAPHIC QUIZ: PLEASE SEE THE HOME PAGE FOR DETAILS. WE HAVE SOME OUSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SUSSEX, SO LET'S SEE SOME OF THE VERY BEST PHOTOS TAKEN THIS YEAR. ENTRIES HAVE TO BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 9TH AND SO PLEASE DO NOT DELAY. Martin Kalaher
16 Oct 2024: Wall update: a fresh-looking female skipping around our garden just now.
16 Oct 2024: Walking through Deep Dean this afternoon I was somewhat taken aback when a Meadow Brown took off and flew around in front of me! Definitely the latest I've ever seen one. Also saw a couple of Small Whites.
16 Oct 2024: I walked a large loop in the Horsham and Nuthurst area today setting out in drizzle which soon totally cleared. I managed to find Small White, Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and Brimsone (3m, 1f). Just like spring already.
16 Oct 2024: Suburban North Lancing saw 20°C and strong sun, but by the time I had reached Lancing Ring (14.00) and south-east Steep Down, the cloud set in for well over an hour and it was then too late to revive the butterfly day. 27 Speckled Wood, 17 Red Admiral, 6 Small White, 3 Common Blue (males), 3 Peacock, 3 Brimstone, Small Copper, Comma, 2 Silver Y.
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.
