Hosts: Philippa and John Paget Leaders: Terry Doman and Phillip Delve Start: 9:00 Finish: Approx. 11:00 Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, south of Keynsham off the B3116. GR ST 665651 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Moths caught overnight, which may include interesting migrant species. Description: To view, record, then release moths caught the previous night by light […]
Leader: Laura Mullholland Meet 7 pm. at the top of Cow Lane, ST742652. Laura will give a brief introduction explaining how bat detectors work, then we will proceed towards the Botanical Gardens and the duck ponds where bat activity is usually at its greatest. Length of the meeting will depend largely on the weather.
Meet: Layby on Charmy Down side of the junction of the old and new A46, Upper Swainswick, ST761681, Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Plateau grassland, fungi, butterflies and grasshoppers. Description: The disused airfield is traditionally managed, and cattle graze each field in turn. As a result there are always ungrazed areas to provide food for grasshoppers […]
Leaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Birchwood Lane, by the entrance to the NW corner of the wood. OS Grid Ref ST631633 From Chelwood Roundabout, take A37 north. Birchwood Lane is on the right about 0.6km north of the roundabout. Parking by the wood is limited so please lift […]