As in previous years, Steve will be leading a Butterfly walk on the Whins and Bridle on the above date. Let’s hope for some warmth and sunshine this year!
If the walk has to be cancelled due to poor weather on the Saturday it will be
re-arranged for Sunday 1st August at 13:00. Please contact the leader if there are any doubts over the weather on the day.(01484-607673).
There are no facilities on either site but private facilities will be available on the day. Please note that both sites contain some steep inclines and people with limited walking abilities may not be able to negotiate the sites safely. Suitable clothing, sun protection, binoculars, a drink and a packed lunch are
advisable.
The two sites are managed by Shelley Conservation Group and 23 species of butterfly have been recorded on the Whins since 1997. We will be searching for a selection of butterflies and day-flying moths including Purple Hairstreak at this
time of year. Site management and other wildlife on the two sites will
also be discussed.
Weather permitting there will also be an opportunity to visit a nearby
wildlife garden and view the contents of a Moth Trap.
The morning session should last approximately 2 hours. Following a lunch
break, there is the option of walking to the former Meadowlands Trust
meadows at Thunderbridge, now owned by the HSBC. There should be a good selection of butterflies, moths and dragonflies on the wing here including
White-letter Hairstreak.
Members of Yorkshire Butterfly Conservation have also been invited to the event and weather permitting good opportunities to learn, identify and photograph butterflies and moths will be available. |
