Fermyn Woods 2018
- Charles Nicol
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Fermyn Woods 2018
i went over today to have a look round. the main path opposite the gliding club has had extensive logging work recently. hundreds of oak trees either side plus all of the bushes where the Emperors perched etc have been removed in a swathe extending 20m to the left & right ( ie 40 m total )
the other path to the West has not been affected.
i did see a couple of White Admirals in the blighted area.
i expect the Emperors will be out by the end of the week
the other path to the West has not been affected.
i did see a couple of White Admirals in the blighted area.
i expect the Emperors will be out by the end of the week
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Hello Charles,
Do I take it that you're not expecting to see many Emperors along the affected (main) path?
I was thinking of going to Fermyn at the end of next week (June 28/9) but maybe I won't bother now
Do the Forestry Commission liaise with Butterfly Conservation at all?
Cheers
John W
Do I take it that you're not expecting to see many Emperors along the affected (main) path?
I was thinking of going to Fermyn at the end of next week (June 28/9) but maybe I won't bother now
Do the Forestry Commission liaise with Butterfly Conservation at all?
Cheers
John W
- Charles Nicol
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
the main path looks like Passchendaele nowJohn W wrote:Hello Charles,
Do I take it that you're not expecting to see many Emperors along the affected (main) path?
I was thinking of going to Fermyn at the end of next week (June 28/9) but maybe I won't bother now
Do the Forestry Commission liaise with Butterfly Conservation at all?
Cheers
John W
there will be plenty of Emperors on the other path and in the Lady Wood area, so you can still enjoy a visit next week.
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
I was thinking of calling at Fermyn Woods also on the 7th July on my way to Kent, I'd be very interested to Know of your experience there if you go at the end of this month John. Goldie M
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Thanks for the info. Did you go to (I think it's called) Lady Wood, just off the bottom right corner of your image? That's been a good spot for emperors in the past - wondering if it's been managed also?
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- Charles Nicol
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
i went to Lady Wood twice in the last week. there is no current disruption there.dilettante wrote:Thanks for the info. Did you go to (I think it's called) Lady Wood, just off the bottom right corner of your image? That's been a good spot for emperors in the past - wondering if it's been managed also?
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
I believe the Forestry Commission at Ferymn or offering Fire Wood for sale !!!!!! Goldie
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
just right for our wood burners.... wait https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/05/mic ... ntry-life/Goldie M wrote:I believe the Forestry Commission at Ferymn or offering Fire Wood for sale !!!!!! Goldie
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
I'm worried to hear that there are problems at Fermyn Wood.
In fact I'm coming home to Leicester from 30/06 to 03/07 and was hoping to visit these woods for the first time.
I think I will still pay a visit and see what can be seen, possibly on 01/07.
By the way, if anyone nearby knows the woods well and would like to play the butterfly guide for a foreign tourist (me) , I would be grateful.
Cheers,
Chris
In fact I'm coming home to Leicester from 30/06 to 03/07 and was hoping to visit these woods for the first time.
I think I will still pay a visit and see what can be seen, possibly on 01/07.
By the way, if anyone nearby knows the woods well and would like to play the butterfly guide for a foreign tourist (me) , I would be grateful.
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
unfortunately i am busy next weekend; there will be lots of other butterfly fans there i'm sure. i hope you enjoy your visitChris Jackson wrote:I'm worried to hear that there are problems at Fermyn Wood.
In fact I'm coming home to Leicester from 30/06 to 03/07 and was hoping to visit these woods for the first time.
I think I will still pay a visit and see what can be seen, possibly on 01/07.
By the way, if anyone nearby knows the woods well and would like to play the butterfly guide for a foreign tourist (me) , I would be grateful.
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Chris Jackson wrote:..I'm coming home to Leicester from 30/06 to 03/07...
Leaving la belle France in peak butterfly season, Chris??
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Hi Charles,
I expect there will be other people around who may be willing to give pointers.
Hi David,
Can you believe it, it is easier for me to see a Purple Emperor near my home town in England than in France .
Chris
I expect there will be other people around who may be willing to give pointers.
Hi David,
Can you believe it, it is easier for me to see a Purple Emperor near my home town in England than in France .
Chris
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
My contacts tell me Emperor's have been seen in Brigstock Country Park near by, near the Cafe. Goldie
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
I take note, Goldie.Goldie M wrote:My contacts tell me Emperor's have been seen in Brigstock Country Park near by, near the Cafe. Goldie
Thanks.
Chris.
Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Yes. Very easily, Chris. They're not present in the Mercantour so I miss out on them too, although ilia has made the odd appearance to compensate.Chris Jackson wrote:...Can you believe it, it is easier for me to see a Purple Emperor near my home town in England than in France?
- Charles Nicol
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
i went back again this morning.... very hot
here are some pics including illustrations of the sensitive forestry management
here are some pics including illustrations of the sensitive forestry management
- Charles Nicol
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
you do not have to walk great distances to see the Emperors
there was plenty of activity in the car parking area. one Emperor flew inside a camper van.
the last sighting of a grounded Emperor was at 3:20pm....
there was plenty of activity in the car parking area. one Emperor flew inside a camper van.
the last sighting of a grounded Emperor was at 3:20pm....
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
once more the best action was in the car park
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
I went to Fermyn yesterday (Thursday 28th). Report just posted in my PD
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5424&p=133111#p133111
Cheers,
Neil.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5424&p=133111#p133111
Cheers,
Neil.
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Re: Fermyn Woods 2018
Neil Freeman wrote:I went to Fermyn yesterday (Thursday 28th). Report just posted in my PD
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5424&p=133111#p133111
Cheers,
Neil.
thanks for that ! i am glad your trip was so successful