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glasdrum wood
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 7:00 pm
by sandraandkevin
Hi all,
Could anyone tell me whether the Chequered Skippers have been seen yet at Glasdrum Wood. I haven't seen any postings on various sites yet.
Also are there any good sites near the Cairngorms for Butterflies or Dragonflies.
Thanks
Kevin
Re: glasdrum wood
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 6:06 pm
by Pete Eeles
Hi Kevin,
Just got a text from Trev Sawyer, who tells me he found 2 Chequered Skipper in 5 hours of searching in damp and drizzly Scottish weather (not sure where)! The point is - they're starting to emerge. Just as well since I intend to drop in to Glasdrum at the end of next week!
Also - there's a survey planned for the weekend of 29th May at Glasdrum, so the locals should be "in the know" that this is a good time to visit!
I agree - the BC branch website might not have been updated for a while.
Cheers,
- Pete
Re: glasdrum wood
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 6:19 pm
by sandraandkevin
Thanks Pete,
Good to know they are coming out.
We might miss u by a day, weather permitting we will be there early Sat Morning 29th May (M6 permitting).
Kevin
Re: glasdrum wood
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 6:22 pm
by Pete Eeles
You'll be in good company - since the organised survey is on the Saturday:
http://www.southwestscotland-butterflie ... 2010.shtml
BTW - Trev tells me he was at Glasdrum.
Cheers,
- Pete
Dick Focks Common
Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 1:06 pm
by Jack Harrison
Anyone hazard a guess who Mr Focks might have been? Presumably he lived somewhere near Dorking. (Picture taken just to the west of Denbies).
Goodness, I bet young Richard must have had a difficult time at school.
Jack
Re: glasdrum wood
Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 9:33 pm
by web4160
Visited Glasdrum Wood on Monday 24 May. Initially it was overcast but as soon as the sun came out Chequered Skippers appeared. I saw 2 or 3 different individuals in about 4 different parts of the nature reserve. The best spot was just above and west of the car park under the power lines although I also saw two individuals on the grass verge between the car park and the road!