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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

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

John 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

the main path looks like Passchendaele now

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.

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

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?

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?

i went to Lady Wood twice in the last week. there is no current disruption there.

I believe the Forestry Commission at Ferymn or offering Fire Wood for sale !!!!!! Goldie

Goldie M wrote:I believe the Forestry Commission at Ferymn or offering Fire Wood for sale !!!!!! Goldie

just right for our wood burners.... wait https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/05/mic ... ntry-life/

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

Chris 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

unfortunately i am busy next weekend; there will be lots of other butterfly fans there i'm sure. i hope you enjoy your visit

Chris Jackson wrote:..I'm coming home to Leicester from 30/06 to 03/07...

Leaving la belle France in peak butterfly season, Chris??

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

My contacts tell me Emperor's have been seen in Brigstock Country Park near by, near the Cafe. Goldie

Goldie M wrote:My contacts tell me Emperor's have been seen in Brigstock Country Park near by, near the Cafe. Goldie

I take note, Goldie.
Thanks.
Chris.

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?

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.

i went back again this morning.... very hot

here are some pics including illustrations of the sensitive forestry management

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....

once more the best action was in the car park

I went to Fermyn yesterday (Thursday 28th). Report just posted in my PD

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5424&p=133111#p133111

Cheers,

Neil.

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