Event Contact: Susan Stead Telephone:01274 774912

Arrive at the car park at 10.30am for an 11.00am start in one of the training rooms.
There will be a short computer presentation/session for identifying butterfly and moth caterpillars. If the weather is rainy, this may be a longer session. Images of caterpillars will be shown.
12.00pm short break for coffee/lunch. Cafe available.
12.45pm - weather dependent finish between 2-3pm.
A walk around the reserve looking for signs of caterpillar activity and identification of specied found by attendees on the way round.

A stunning, wetland habitat littered with pockets of woodland and wildflower meadows. Hides allow views of woodpeckers and kingfishers, roe deer and hedgehogs are also present. The ponds provide a wet home for newts, frogs and whirligig beetles. The meadows during summer are full of butterflies on the wing.

Strensall Common is the only English site where the beautiful Dark Bordered Beauty moth can be found. The flight time is early in the day and this is why the early start is necessary. Several other day-flying moths and butterflies should be found on the site, weather permitting. The visit will last until lunchtime, but there is plenty of scope in the area for further walking after lunch. However, there is little opportunity nearby to purchase a good lunch, so a good pack-up is advisable if staying.

Note:- The Common can be very wet and stout waterproof footwear is advisable.

A special request, by working members, has been made for this to be a weekend visit but anyone unable to visit on the Saturday can contact DB who will also be on site on Wednesday 10th July. (Morning only, start 0900hrs by arrangement).