Welcome to the Upper Thames Branch of Butterfly Conservation Founded in 1982, the Upper Thames Branch aims to protect butterflies, moths and their
habitats in the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The rolling hills of the Chilterns,
the Oxford and Aylesbury clay vales, the ancient Bernwood Forest complex, the edge of the Cotswolds
and the heathlands of south-east Berkshire are all to be found in the three counties. Several rare species
of lepidoptera can be found in the region, including the Black Hairstreak, Adonis Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper
and Duke of Burgundy butterflies, and the Striped Lychnis and Heart moths.
The Branch is entirely run by volunteers. If you think you may be able to help us in any way please click here to find out more. |
| If you're a moth recorder, don't forget to register for the annual moth recorders meeting on 25th January. |
Butterflies
Three-quarters of the fifty-eight British butterfly species can be found in the Upper Thames region. More about butterflies | |
Moths
Over 1700 species of moth have been recorded in the Upper Thames region. More about moths | |
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