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An Upper Thames Branch field session to embed transect and WCBS training at Sulham Farm, Pangbourne, Berks, led by Margery Slatter
Saturday 13th April 2024 at 10:30 am
Sulham Farm, Pangbourne, Berks
A field meeting to help embed the transect and WCBS skills presented in the 21st March Zoom training.
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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Incombe Hole, led by Nick Bowles
Saturday 4th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Incombe Hole
A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2nd May Zoom meeting.
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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Small Dean Lane Bank, led by Nick Bowles
Saturday 11th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Small Dean Lane Bank NT
A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2nd May Zoom meeting.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Paices Wood Country Parkland, led by Hilary Glew
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.
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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes, led by Nick Bowles
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 2nd May Zoom meeting.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk and identification session at Wytham Wood, led by Peter Philp
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 2nd May Zoom meeting; and see what we can find.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Aston Upthorpe, led by Peter Philp
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.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Ivinghoe Beacon, led by Steph Rodgers
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.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Yoesden Bank, led by Brenda Mobbs
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.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Lardon Chase, led by Maureen Cross and Margery Slatter
Saturday 25th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Lardon Chase NT, Streatley, Berks
A walk to look for spring butterflies and day-flying moths on this steep chalk downland; hopefully including Adonis Blue.
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An Upper Thames Branch moth identification skills session at Aston Rowant, led by Will Langdon
Saturday 25th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Aston Rowant NNR, Oxon
Will Langdon will introduce us to ways of identifying some of our moth species without using a moth trap. However, we will also examine the contents of a moth trap that will be run the evening before.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Seven Barrows and Crog Hill, led by Peter Philp
Sunday 26th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Seven Barrows and Crog Hill, Oxon / Berks
We will search for spring butterflies including Small Blue, Dingy Skipper and maybe Duke of Burgundy, plus day-flying moths.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Pitstone Quarry, Bucks, led by Sue Taylor
Sunday 26th May 2024 at 10:30
Pitstone Quarry, Bucks
A relaxed walk to enjoy spring butterflies: Small Blue, Dingy Skipper; and day-flying moths such as Burnet Companion.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Hartslock, led by Peter Philp
Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 10:30 am
Hartslock, Goring, Oxon
We will take a gentle stroll along the steep slopes of this magnificent reserve, looking for spring butterflies and day-flying moths.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Bradenham, led by Brenda Mobbs
Saturday 1st June 2024 at 11:00 am
Bradenham NT, Bucks
We will wander the grassland slopes in search of Small Blue and other early summer butterflies.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Berrycroft Farm, Ashbury, led by Gillian Taylor
Saturday 1st June 2024 at 11:00 am
Ashbury, Oxon
We will explore the restoration grassland for early-summer butterflies and moths, including Blues and Skippers
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Stonepit Field, led by Carla Boswell
Thursday 6th June 2024 at 10:30 am
Stonepit Field, Milton Keynes, Bucks
We will wander the meadow and pond area hoping to find Small Blue and other early-summer species.
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An Upper Thames Branch ‘out of County’ Field Trip to Fineshade Wood, led by Peter Philp
Saturday 8rd June 2024 leaving at 8:00 am
Fineshade Wood FE, near Corby,
We will gather in the café for refreshments after our long journey. We will then join the Rangers for the guided walk around the extensive ride network hoping to get good views of Chequered Skipper.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Whitecross Green Wood, led by Peter Philp
Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 10:30 am
Whitecross Green Wood BBOWT, Oxon
A gentle stroll around the woodland rides in search of early-summer woodland butterflies, hopefully including Black Hairstreak.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Bernwood Meadows, led by Peter Philp
Saturday 15th June 2024 at 10:30 am
Bernwood Meadows BBOWT, Oxon / Berks
A gentle walk through Bernwood Forest to the Meadows in search of the rare and elusive Black Hairstreak.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Wildmoor Heath, led by Peter Philp
Tuesday 18th June 2024 at 10:30 am
Wildmoor Heath, Berks
A walk to search for Silver-studded Blue and other heathland butterflies and day-flying moths.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Warburg, led by Hilary Glew
Wednesday 19th June 2024 at 10:00 am
Warburg BBOWT, Oxon
Early summer butterflies, birds and other wildlife, may include Purple Hairstreak.
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An Upper Thames Branch evening Guided Walk at the East Hagbourne, led by Peter Philp
Wednesday 19th June 2024 at 6.30 pm
Sustrans Track, East Hagbourne, Oxon
An evening walk to see what butterflies do outside ‘normal transect’ hours, including Marbled White.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Holtspur Bottom, led by Brenda Mobbs
Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 10:30 am
Holtspur Bottom BC, Beaconsfield, Bucks
https://what3words.com/gates.stocks.dressWe hope to see Small Blue as well as many of the common summer species.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Buttlers Hangings, led by Peter Ogden
Sunday 23rd June 2024 at 10:30 am
Butler’s Hangings SSSI, West Wycombe, Bucks
Summer butterflies may include Marbled White and, hopefully, Dark Green Fritillary.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Blenheim Farm, led by Peter Philp
Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 11:00 am
Blenheim Farm BBOWT, Charlbury, Oxon
Summer butterflies may include Marbled White; and other grassland and hedgerow species.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Pamber Forest and Silchester Common, led by Peter Philp
Saturday 29th June 2024 at 10:30 am
Pamber Forest & Silchester Common, Hants
We will explore the heathland and woodland for butterflies including Silver-studded Blue and White Admiral.
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Hackpen Hill, led by Gillian Taylor
Sunday 30th June 2024 at 11:00 am
Hackpen Hill, Sparsholt Firs, Oxon
A walk in search of butterflies of unimproved chalk downland, including Dark Green Fritillary.
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An Upper Thames Branch evening Guided Walk at East Hagbourne, led by Peter Philp
Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 6:30 pm
Sustrans Track, East Hagbourne, Oxon
An evening walk to see what butterflies do outside ‘normal transect’ hours, including Marbled White.
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An Upper Thames Branch identification session at Bradenham, led by Nick Bowles
Saturday 6th July 2024 at 10:30 am
Bradenham
A field meeting to help embed the summer butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 4th July Zoom meeting.