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An Upper Thames Branch evening Guided Walk at East Hagbourne, led by Peter Philp
Wednesday 21st June 2023, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Sustains Track, East Hagourne
A gentle evening saunter, along the 'Sustrans track' to see what butterflies get up to in the evening.
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Cumbria Field Trip The Butterflies of Heysham Moss and Heysham Nature Reserve
Thursday 22nd June 2023, 10:30am-2:30pm
85-91 Meldon Rd Heysham
Target species Large Heath, Large Skipper, early summer butterflies, dragonflies, day-flying moths and wildflowers
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Surrey field trip: Whitmoor Common
Thursday 22nd June 2023, 11:00am-3:00pm
Worplesdon GU3 3RN
Target: Silver-studded Blue, White Admiral
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Guided butterfly walk and examining the contents of the previous night’s moth trap with the Holland Park Ecology Centre
Saturday 24th June 2023, 10:00am-11:30am
Holland Park, Ilchester Place, W8 6LU
Guided butterfly walk and examining the contents of the previous night’s moth trap with the Holland Park Ecology Centre lead by Andrew Wood
Booking essential
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Holtspur Bottom, led by Brenda Mobbs
Saturday 24th June 2023, 10:30am-1:00pm
Holtspur Bottom Butterfly Conservation Nature Reserve.
We will explore the two main fields to find out about the grassland restoration and search out its butterflies and other wildlife.
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Birmingham and the Black Country: Guided Butterfly Walk at Portway Hill, part of the Rowley Hills
Saturday 24th June, 11:00am-1:00pm
Guided butterfly walk at Portway Hill, part of the Rowley Hills, West Midlands
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Dorset: MOTH TRAP OPENING AT WYKE FARM, CHEDINGTON
Sunday 25th June 2023, 8:00am-10:00am
Wyke Farm, Chedington near Corscombe
Join us to see the results of Saturday night's trapping
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Butler’s Hangings, led by Peter Ogden
Sunday 25th June 2023, 10:30am-1:00pm
Butler's Hangings SSSI, West Wycombe Estate
We will look for a range of butterflies through the woodland on the ridge and then onto the SSSI itself.
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Butterfly and Bee Bimble
Sunday 25th June 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Grid Reference: TF305856
Join with the experts to learn more about butterflies and bees on this 4 mile farm walk.
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Surrey field trip: Norbury Park 2
Sunday 25th June 2023, 11:00am-3:00pm
Great Bookham KT23 4BP
Target: downland species
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Wiltshire: Field trip to Beacon Hill (Bulford)
Sunday 25th June 2023, 11:00am-1:30pm
Beacon Hill, Bulford
A walk on this prominent ridge on the eastern edge of Salisbury Plain
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The Butterflies of Great Orme, Llandudno
Sunday 25th June 2023, 11:30am-4:00pm
Target species: The unique Great Orme Grayling and Silver-studded Blue
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Butterfly Walk at Chorleywood Common
Tuesday 27th June 2023, 10:30am-12:30am
Chorleywood Common carpark
Butterfly walk at Chorleywood Common for early summer grassland species and day-flying moths including hopefully the very rare Forester moth
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at BBOWT's Blenheim Farm. Leader: Peter Philp
Tuesday 27th June 2023, 11:00am-12:30pm
Blenheim Farm BBOWT, Charlbury
We will mooch around this delightful little community reserve to see what butterflies, and other wildlife, we can find.
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Surrey field trip: Roundshaw Downs
Wednesday 28th June 2023, 10:30am-1:00pm
Wallington CR8 3QL
Target: Skippers & Browns
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Dorset: GUIDED BUTTERFLY WALK - Stoborough Heath, Near Wareham
Thursday 29th June 2023, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Stoborough Heath, Ridge
Join us for a walk on Purbeck heathland. Easy walking.
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Surrey field trip: Epsom Common 3
Saturday 1st July 2023, 10:30am-1:00pm
Epsom KT18 7TR
Target: Purple Emperor
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An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Pamber Forest and Silchester Common, led by Peter Philp
Saturday 1st July 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm
Pamber Forest HIWWT Nature Reserve and Silchester Common
We will explore the rides and glades in Pamber Forest for its butterflies, before moving on to Silchester Common.
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Field Trip: Chippenham Fen - July 1st 2023
Saturday 1st July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Chippenham Fen, nr Fordham, Cambridgeshire.
A guided walk to search for Purple Emperor, Silver-barred moth and other summer butterfly and day-flying moth species in a remarkable fenland habitat.
This event is limited to 20 participants. Please contact the organiser if you wish to take part.
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Dorset: GUIDED WALK - BLANDFORD FOREST
Saturday 1st July 2023, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Blandford Forest
An afternoon walk for woodland butterflies
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Pitsford Moth Event on Sunday 2nd July
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 9:00am-12:00am
Fishing Lodge at Pitsford Water Nature Reserve
Discover the beautiful and fascinating world of UK’s Lepidoptera with David James from the local branch of Butterfly Conservation, Mischa Cross from the Wildlife Trust BCN and local naturalist Fiona Barclay
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Open Garden: Warwickshire
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm
Stephen and Jean Loquens are kindly opening the gates to Luddington Grange garden, Warwickshire, for Butterfly Conservation.
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Wiltshire: New Members’ Day West Yatton Down (Chippenham)
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Manor Farmhouse, Biddestone, Chippenham, SN14 7DH
All new members in Wiltshire are invited to a Welcome Event at Manor Farm followed by a guided walk around the reserve managed by past-Chairman Maurice Avent.
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Field trip at Sharpenhoe Clappers on Sunday 2nd July 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sharpenhoe Clappers
Target species Dark Green Fritillary and other summer butterflies such as the Marbled White and early Chalkhill Blue.
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Prees Heath, Shropshire
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:30am-4:00pm
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Butterfly Identification Walk at Gillespie Park in partnership with Islington Council
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Meet at the Islington Ecology Centre
Join branch experts for a guided butterfly identification walk at Gillespie Park in partnership with Islington Council
Part of the Big City Butterflies programme of walks
Booking is required
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Field Trip: Sharpenhoe Clappers - July 2nd 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sharpenhoe Clappers NT car park, Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, MK45 4SH
Join David Chandler for a guided walk to see summer butterflies at a key chalk grassland location.
(This is a Bedfordshire & Northants Branch event also open to Cambridgeshire & Essex members.)
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Open Garden: Somerset
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 11:00am-4:00pm
Colin and Sally Ryall are kindly opening the gates to Ashlea in Somerset for Butterfly Conservation.
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Stroud Festival of Nature. Stratford Park, Stroud,
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 11:00am-4:00pm
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/stratford-park-leisure-centre/
Lots of wildlife/conservation bodies with useful information and various activities for children. A great day out. Bring a picnic. Also, for various other activities based in the Stroud area throughout the summer -
Surrey field trip: Bookham Common 1
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 11:00am-3:00pm
Bookham KT23 3JG
Target: Purple Emperor