Saturday 8th July 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

Ravensroost Wood (Swindon)

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A midsummer visit for the big two, White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary, with the added possibility of Purple or White-letter Hairstreak - both species are sometimes seen at this time of year. The morning may start with some of the moths trapped the night before in the wood, assuming the conditions have been right for mothing.

Location: Meet at SU 024 876 (Map 173). what3words: ///niece.deflated.batches.

Directions: Take the B4696 Ashton Keynes road north from Royal Wootton Bassett. After 1.75 miles take the second turn left signed for Minety. Bear left at the next junction, then straight on at the next crossroads, from where Ravensroost Wood car park is on the right after about half a mile.

Butterfly Walks in Wiltshire No. 33

If this is your first field trip with Wiltshire Branch please read our guidelines which tell you what to expect and what to bring.