West Midlands Butterfly and Moth Society
We are focused on the practical conservation of butterflies and moths in Birmingham and the Black Country, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire
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From curious beginners to seasoned recorders, we've got ideas, activities and inspiration to bring you closer to butterflies, moths and their habitats.
Find out about Moths
Learn more about these amazing creatures. Look for events near you like our moth mornings where experts can show you the species that call our region home.
Take Action to Help
Find a work party near you and enjoy being outside in the fresh air and meeting others. Take part in conservation work to protect the butterflies and moths of our region.
Search out local sites
Visit a nature reserve or other special place in the West Midlands. Use the sites page of our website to plan your trips and to help you see the butterfly species in your area.
Latest News and Updates
Stay informed about the latest butterfly and moth discoveries, research findings and conservation efforts across the West Midlands.
The results are in for this year's butterfly and moth of the year awards in the West Midlands
We are pleased to announce the winners (and losers) of the 2025 Butterfly Oscars. We have added up everyone's votes for this year's awards with a big thank you to all those who voted. In an exceptional year for butterflies and moths it is good to highlight the species that in the view of our supporters stood out.
Chance to double the size of Trench Wood nature reserve
WM-BAMS are supporting the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to purchase 45 hectares of woodland and meadow adjacent to the joint WWT/BC reserve at Trench Wood near Droitwich. The Wildlife Trust have launched an appeal to raise the money needed to complete the purchase. Any donations made between 2-9 December will be doubled in value as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Take part in this year's Butterfly Oscars
Each year we seek nominations for Butterfly of the Year in the West Midlands. Submit your entries by 30th November.
Large Coppers sighted in the region
A very surprising find in the heart of the Black Country. Considerable excitement has resulted in recent weeks following the discovery of Large Coppers at Bumble Hole nature reserve near Netherton.