EVENTS

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Devon Branch BC Programme of Events  2012                                          

 The Poldens Large Blue Action Group have work parties if you would like to help.  See here

Join Natural England’s Wildlife Hit Squad to tackle those ‘hard to reach’ places and reclaim sites for endangered fritillary butterflies across East Dartmoor. For details click here

 

Sat. 21st January 2012 : Bovey Heathfield near Bovey Tracey. Management day.

Today’s work will be on the Teignbridge District Council owned part of Bovey Heathfield and is targeted at establishing conditions suitable to support Silver-studded Blue. Meet at 10.30 am in Dragoon Close off Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial estate (SX824764). From the A38 take the A382 towards Bovey Tracey. About 100 metres along this road turn right at the traffic lights into Battle Road and after about a further 100 metres turn left into Cavalier Road. Dragoon Close is on the left about 500 metres along this road. Bring lunch. A Teignbridge District Council Reserves Officer will be directing the work. Tools will be available or bring your own if you prefer.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061

Sat 28th January 2012: Training Event for Small Blue at Braunton Burrows
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Sat. 18th February 2012 : Lydford Old Railway reserve. Management day.

A day to continue the work of conserving the Heath Fritillary colony. Meet at 10.30 am in the National Trust’s Waterfall car park (SX500832) which is a further mile southwest of the main Lydford Gorge entrance. Bring lunch.

Please bring rakes and cutting tools if possible.

Contact Jim Braven 01822 852278

Sun. 26th February 2012 : Little Breach reserve, Blackdown Hills, East Devon. Management day.

Meet at 10.30 am at the end of the lane leading to Purchas Farm (ST108154). Leave the M5 at junction 27 and take the A38 towards Wellington. After about 3 miles, just after passing over the M5, turn right onto the B3391 signposted Culmstock / Hemyock. After 1.1 miles turn left, signposted Woodgate / Beacon. Continue for 0.7 mile, going straight across 2 sets of crossroads and passing a ‘no through road’ sign and park where you can at the end of the lane. From here it is about 1/2 mile to the site (ST115155) and this includes a rather steep uphill section of about 300 metres. Bring lunch. Please bring cutting tools if possible.

Contact David Hinde 01404 823412 07745 415216

Sat. 5th May 2012: Great Torrington Commons.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the Commons car park (SS485193) which is on the right as you are leaving Great Torrington town centre heading in the Bideford direction.

Target species Pearl-bordered and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 27th May 2012: Lydford Old Railway reserve, West Devon.

Meet at 11.00 am in the National Trust Waterfall car park (SX500832) which is a further mile southwest of the main Lydford Gorge entrance.

Target species Heath, Pearl-bordered and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries.

Contact Jim Braven 01822 852278.

Sun. 3rd June 2012: Dunsdon Devon Wildlife Trust reserve near Tamar lakes.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the reserve car park (SS302080).

Heading west from Holsworthy on the A3072 towards Bude, after about 2.5 miles take a right turn signposted Pancrasweek. Continue north past Pancrasweek church for about 1 mile and turn right at T-junction. Go through Lana following the road round a sharp left bend. The entrance to the reserve is on the left, just before Gains Cross. Wellington boots advisable.

Target species Marsh Fritillary.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Saturday 9 June 2012 Whiddon Deer Park Moth Event

Leader: Paul Butter (07876524184)

Meet at 21.15 at Whiddon Deer Park SX723889. Access is through a wooden gate onto a track which will be the base trapping area. From Whiddon Cross on A30 take the Moretonhampstead Road (A382) travelling south for about 5 miles until reaching Easton Cross (with Chagford signed to the right). Turn left down small lane between two old buildings, carry on about half a mile over a small stream bridge to find a gateway immediately on left. Enter through the gate along the track. Please keep to the track as the ground is boggy and stony. There is a large area to trap so I hope members will bring some MV/Actinic equipment so we can do the site justice. There are many veteran trees including Limes, Beech and Oaks. From Moretonhampstead go out on A382 towards Whiddon Down about 4 miles to Easton Cross and take the small lane to the right. Then follow as before. This is a joint event with the National Trust, Butterfly Conservation (Devon Branch) and the Devonshire Association (Entomology Section).

Sun. 10th June 2012: East Budleigh Common near Exmouth.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the Wheathill car park (SY040847). From Exeter take the A376 towards Exmouth and at Clyst St George take the B3179 towards Woodbury. Follow the road through Woodbury and after you leave the village take the first turning on the right signposted Exmouth / Budleigh Salterton. Continue along this road for 0.7 miles until you reach the T-junction; turn right onto the B3180. After about 1.5 miles there is a crossroads with the right turn signposted to Exmouth. Turn left here and after about 0.7 miles the car park is on your right.

Target species Silver-studded Blue.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 17th June 2012: Ladies Mile, Heddon Valley, Exmoor.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the parking area at (SS642478) which is just over 1 km west of the Hunters Inn Hotel.

Target species High Brown and Dark Green Fritillaries.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 24th June 2012: Bovey Heathfield.

Meet at 1.30 pm in Dragoon Close off Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial estate (SX824764). From the A38 take the A382 towards Bovey Tracey. About 100 metres along this road turn right at the traffic lights into Battle Road and after about a further 100 metres, opposite the Post Office, turn left into Cavalier Road. Dragoon Close is on the left about 500 metres along this road.

Target species Silver-studded Blue.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 8th July 2012: Ashclyst Forest near Exeter.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the Forest Gate car park (SX999995).

Target species Purple Hairstreak, White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 15th July 2012: Bovey Valley Woodlands.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the car park at Drakeford Bridge (SX789801). When travelling from Manaton towards Bovey Tracey turn left about 100 metres after passing the entrance to Yarner Wood. It is about 1 mile from this junction to the bridge.

Target species White-letter Hairstreak, White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 22nd July 2012: Braunton Burrows nature reserve, North Devon.

Meet at 11.00 am in the Sandy Lane car park (SS463351). There is a car park charge.

We will explore the area in the company of John Breeds who has been studying the Burrows for over 30 years.

Target species Small Blue and Brown Argus plus interesting flora.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 29th July 2012: Little Breach reserve, Blackdown Hills, East Devon.

Meet at 1.30 pm at the end of the lane leading to Purchas Farm ( ST108154). Leave the M5 at junction 27 and take the A38 towards Wellington. After about 3 miles, just after passing over the M5, turn right onto the B3391 signposted Culmstock / Hemyock. After 1.1 miles turn left, signposted Woodgate / Beacon. Continue for 0.7 mile, going straight across 2 sets of crossroads and passing a ‘no through road’ sign and park where you can at the end of the lane. From here it is about 1/2 mile to the site (ST115155) and this includes a rather steep uphill section of about 300 metres.

Contact David Hinde 01404 823412 07745 415216

Sat. 4th August 2012: Branscombe near Seaton, Southeast Devon.

Meet at 11.00 am in the Branscombe Mouth car park (SY207882). There is a car park charge. Any of the several minor roads south off the A3052 road between Sidmouth and Seaton will get you to Branscombe. From the village centre follow the signed road to the beach.

The coast here is magnificent but does entail strenuous walking in places. Sturdy footwear essential.

Target species Wood White and Dingy Skipper.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Fri. 17th August 2012: The Churchills, Newton Abbot. Moth Trapping.

Meet at 9 pm in the car park beside Highweek Church (SX851721). From Newton Abbot, Bradley Lane (A382) (nr Asda), continue on A382 (Exeter Road). At roundabout, turn left onto A383 (Ashburton Road) then take the first right up Coombeshead Road, passing Coombeshead College. Take first right onto Pitt Hill Road and follow this into Highweek Village, turning right at the top (nb very steep turn) onto Exeter Road. Where road forks, take the right towards Highweek Church and park in the car parking area. A Teignbridge DC limestone grassland nature reserve.

If the weather looks unfavourable please ring contact by 7pm to check the meeting is still on. 

Contact Barry Henwood 01626 364080.

Sun. 26th August 2012: Orley Common near Ipplepen.

Meet at 1.30 pm in the Orley Common car park (SX828666) which is on the right just west of Ipplepen village when travelling towards Torbryan.

Target species Brown Argus.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

Sun. 2nd September 2012: Preston Down, Paignton.

Meet at 1.30 pm on Preston Down road (SX890624). Exit the A380 Torbay ring road at the Preston Down roundabout (the roundabouts on this section of the road are all named), signposted Preston, into Preston Down road. After 1.2 miles the road bends sharply right then left and immediately on your right there is a low stone wall and you get a view of the sea. Park at the roadside here. Access to the site is through a gap in the stone wall.

Target species Brown Hairstreak.

Contact John Randall 01752 309857 07753 432061.

 

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