Events

King’s Forest, Wordwell Grid reference: TL826738. Nearest post code IP28 6UR

Dingy Skipper Count

Mount Fancy BC Reserve

Why not become a 'Fancy Volunteer' and join the practical conservation working party that usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Mount Fancy Butterfly Conservation Reserve.

Online

Join us for our second  weekly species information/ID workshop! Our next species is the Dingy Skipper.

An Creagan Centre

BC in partnership with Ulster Wildlife will deliver a workshop on the priority Large Heath covering its ecology, habitat requirements, monitoring including how to set-up a single species transect.

Wednesday 15th May

On line

Join us for this online event to find out some id tips and how to take part in surveys for our smallest butterfly.

Thursday 16th May

Tentsmuir, Fife

Join us for a morning looking at moths caught at Tentmsuir National Nature Reserve.

Little Barn, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood Visitor Centre, NN17 3BB

Interested in learning how to identify Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Chequered Skipper, and Wood White butterflies and complete timed count and transect surveys? Then join our classroom and field-based training day at Fineshade Wood!

Alfold GU6 8JG

Target: Wood White, spring Skippers

Tom and Abi Plants Witherslack

Target species Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak and a range of Spring butterflies

Saturday 18 May at 10:00am

Chantry Hill, Storrington

A gentle stroll across the West Combe of Chantry Hill - just south of Storrington.

Keiloch car park, Invercauld, Braemar

Search for and learn about some of the beautiful butterflies and moths of the Cairngorms, a stronghold area for several species.

Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:00 am

Paices Wood Country Parkland, Aldermaston, Berks

A gentle stroll to enjoy spring butterflies including Dingy Skipper and Grizzled Skipper.

Saturday 18th May

Glasdrum Wood NNR, near Appin

Join us at Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve near Appin to find out about three of our priority butterfly and moth species.

Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes, Bucks

A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2^nd May Zoom meeting.

Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Wytham Woods, Oxon

A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2^nd May Zoom meeting; and see what we can find.

The Old Lodge Minchinhampton Common
Traditionally May is when the cows are brought from the overwintering fields and sheds and released back onto the commons to roam and graze. From as far back as anyone can remember, livestock owners would gather with their animals beside The Old Lodge on Minchinhampton Common where each cow would be tagged or marked for identification before being released. It's no surprise that this day became known locally as Marking Day. National Trust staff and other local organisations will be on hand to answer questions about the age-old tradition and the way in which the Commons are managed. There will be guided walks and fun activities for children. Parking on the Common near the Old Lodge. SO852008, GL6 9AQ, What3Words leafing.nowadays.geek. 

 If bad weather is forecast you might like to check if the event or walk is cancelled. All events are free unless stated otherwise. We are also looking for volunteers to help at events. Please contact events leaders, Rosie and Christine @email if you think you can help.

Some of the walks are on rough ground so please wear suitable footwear and come prepared for the weather.

Kiddens Plantation, Haldon

Guided walk through the Kiddens Plantation, Haldon

DSTL Porton Down

A planned survey of this location to count Duke of Burgundy.

Sunday 19th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Ivinghoe Beacon NT, Bucks

A walk to enjoy a variety of spring butterflies including a chance to see Duke of Burgundy.

Sunday 19th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon

A walk to look for spring butterflies and day-flying moths, including both Dingy Skipper and Grizzled Skipper as well as Green Hairstreak.

We will be looking for chalk grassland spring specialist species: Duke of Burgundy, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers and Green Hairstreaks

Great Bookham KT23 4BP

Target: downland species

Walk to seek out Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary, Small and Adonis Blues, Dingy Skipper and Green Hairstreak.  The site is steep and surface uneven so sturdy footwear advisable.

Meet at SO993244  What3words  hometown.blissful.scrub   Postcode not given as satnavs can direct you to the wrong place.

 If bad weather is forecast you might like to check if the event or walk is cancelled. All events are free unless stated otherwise. We are also looking for volunteers to help at events. Please contact events leaders, Rosie and Christine @email if you think you can help.

Some of the walks are on rough ground so please wear suitable footwear and come prepared for the weather.

Duke of Burgundy, Dingy Skipper and other spring species at Kettlewell Crag

Monday 20th May

Dun Coillich, near Aberfeldy

Join us for a day out at Dun Coillich Community Woodland near Aberfeldy to look for two of our rarest species, the Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly and clearwing moths.

Monday 20th May

Ochil Crescent, Raploch

Join us to create and maintain Wild Spaces in Stirling! 

Ormsgill Slagbanks, Barrow in Furness and optional Sandscale Haws

Target Species at Ormsgill: Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, Small Blue.  At Hodbarrow, Wall Brown and other Spring Species

New Addington CR0 9AD

Target: Glanville Fritillary

Lydlinch Common

A walk for Marsh Fritillary

Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 10:30 am

Yoesden Bank BBOWT, Bucks

A relaxed amble to enjoy spring butterflies. Target Species: Adonis Blue and other downland species.