Alderney's Butterflies 2022
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
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Jersey tiger
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
Monitoring Alderney's Butterflies
The leaves are falling, shades of orange and red are starting to shine through and scarfs and hats have emerged from closets…autumn is here!
Large emerald
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Willow emerald damselfly
A recent colonist to South East England, the metallic-green Willow emerald damselfly spends much of its time in the willow and alder trees that overhang ponds, lakes and canals.
Moth and Butterfly Migration
It's not just birds that are on the move, butterflies and moths are on the wing in early autumn. Here are a few species to look out for at the moment.
Ramsar - Alderney's Internationally Important Wetland
West coast and Burhou Ramsar site and associated sites. States of Alderney Strategy and Reporting.
12 Days Wild on Alderney
12 Days Wild is a nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trusts, encouraging everyone to do one wild thing a day from 25 December to 5 January. You can register for the challenge at wildlifetrusts.…
Rowie and Alex's Trip to Jersey for the Marine Mission 2023
At the end of 2022, Alex (the AWT Ramsar Officer) and I were offered the chance by the Jersey Marine Conversation to travel to Jersey and attend their Marine Mission Event!
Best moths of 2025
Moth recorder Lou Collings highlights Alderney’s top moths of 2025.
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
A Year on Alderney
Alderney wildlife through the seasons