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Cumbria Field Trip, The Butterflies of Halecat Woods and Nichols Moss
Thursday 16th May 2024, 11:00am-2:30pm
Tom and Abi Plants Witherslack
Target species Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak and a range of Spring butterflies
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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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Jewels of the Air – Butterflies & Moths walk
Saturday 18th May 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
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.
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West Combe of Chantry Hill
Saturday 18 May at 10:00am
Chantry Hill, Storrington
A gentle stroll across the West Combe of Chantry Hill - just south of Storrington.
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Priority species workshop: Glasdrum Wood, near Appin
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.
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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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Devon: Field Trip - Kiddens Plantation, Haldon
Saturday 18th May 2024, 11:00am
Kiddens Plantation, Haldon
Guided walk through the Kiddens Plantation, Haldon
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Bison Hill, Whipsnade, Beds
Sunday 19th May 2024, 10:30am-1:00pm
We will be looking for chalk grassland spring specialist species: Duke of Burgundy, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers and Green Hairstreaks
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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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The Butterflies of Kendal Fell
Monday 20th May 2024, 10:00am-2:30pm
Duke of Burgundy, Dingy Skipper and other spring species at Kettlewell Crag
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Rare butterfly and moth workshop near Aberfeldy
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.
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Cumbria: Field Trip, The Butterflies of Ormsgill Slag Banks, Barrow in Furness
Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 10:30am-3:15pm
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
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Dorset: GUIDED WALK - LYDLINCH COMMON
Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lydlinch Common
A walk for Marsh Fritillary
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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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Dorset: GUIDED WALK - WEYMOUTH RELIEF ROAD
Thursday 23rd May 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Bincombe north of Weymouth
A survey of this newly created downland habitat
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The Butterflies of Cumbria, a Mystery Trip
Friday 24th May 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm
Layby just before J37 M6 on Kendal Sedbergh Road heading west
Butterfly magic, a mystery trip!
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Dorset: MOTH TRAPPING and BUTTERFLY WALK - ALNERS GORSE BUTTERFLY RESERVE
Saturday 25th May 2024, 8:00am-1:00pm
Hazelbury Bryan
Moths, Spring butterflies and wild flowers
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Wiltshire: Field trip to Weather Hill (North East of Tidworth)
Saturday 25th May 2024, 10:30am-1:00pm
Weather Hill Firs Parking
A visit to a specific area of Salisbury Plain
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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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Field Trip: Devils Dyke – May 25th 2024
Saturday 25th May 2024, 11:00am-1:00pm
July Racecourse entrance near A1303/A1304 roundabout with horse statue
Join the County Recorder for a walk along one of our region's favourite locations to see a wide range of late spring butterflies, including Dingy Skipper, Green Hairstreak and Adonis Blue.
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Cumbria Field Trip, The Butterflies of Warton Crag
Sunday 26th May 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
Warton Crag Carnforth
Targeting Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak and other early Spring species.
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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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Dave's garden in Newhaven
Sunday 26 May at 11:00am
Join Dave to look at garden butterfly and moth species and their larval foodplants. Ideal for beginners.
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Dorset: BUTTERFLY WALK ON BALLARD DOWN
Monday 27th May 2024, 11:00am-1:30pm
Ballard Down, Swanage
Butterflies, wild flowers and sea views
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Dave's garden in Newhaven
Monday 27 May at 11:00am
Join Dave to look at garden butterfly and moth species and their larval foodplants. Ideal for beginners.
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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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Early Butterflies including Wall Brown
Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood
Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood. A three hour walk for early butterflies and a search for 1st generation Wall Brown
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Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Walk
Thursday 30th May
Sites Near Grasspoint, Isle of Mull
A visit to known Marsh Fritillary sites to look for the adult butterfly.