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.

Events volunteers at Rockingham Forest

Number of species seen this year: 37

(Brimstone, Peacock, Comma, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White, Holly Blue, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Large White, Small Copper, Green Hairstreak, Duke of Burgundy, Small Heath, Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Brown Argus, Common Blue, Small Blue, Wood White, Painted Lady, Large Skipper, Clouded Yellow, Meadow Brown, Dark Green Fritillary, Black Hairstreak, Marbled White, Ringlet, Small Skipper, White Admiral, Silver-washed Fritillary, Essex Skipper, White-letter Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak, Gatekeeper, Purple Emperor)