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SNS FIELD TRIPS
SATURDAY MAY 8 th ~ 14:00 pm Members’ Spring Event
This is a three-part event
... 2.00pm. Guided tour of Priestly Woods, Barking
to see spring flowers in this ancient woodland.
Meet in the car park at Barking Church.
... 4.30 pm. Tea at Alder Carr Farm.
Opportunities to discuss and identify items seen during the walk.
Telephone 01449 721751 to book tea or risk cakes being sold out!
... 5.00 pm. Informal talks and slideshows in the barn at Alder Carr Farm.
Bring items to talk about, or photos on memory sticks or CDs.
SATURDAY JUNE 5 th ~
14:00 pm Ramsey Wood RSPB Reserve, near Hintlesham
... This
meeting offers the chance to visit and record at Ramsey and Hintlesham
Woods, two adjacent sites of ancient woodland close to Ipswich managed by the
RSPB.
Meet at the nearby Wolves Wood car park (Grid reference: TM054437) at 2.00
pm, from here members will be shuttled down to the site as car parking is limited
near the woods. The afternoon will be spent recording and we will meet up again in
the wood at 5.00 pm for tea and an opportunity to share any discoveries of the
afternoon. The meeting is open to recorders and members of all levels of experience
and offers the opportunity to accompany those recording particular taxa.
For further details about this meeting contact Tony Prichard (Telephone 01473
270047)
Oxlip by Rasik Bhadresa
SATURDAY JULY 3 rd ~
14:00 Pm Arger Fen and Spouse’s Vale - Saturday 3rd July 2010
This is a three-part event
... These two sites, managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, form part of the Arger Fen
SSSI. Ancient woodland dominates those areas higher up on the valley sides, while
the lower areas contain a mixture alder carr, fen and wet meadows. An area of
naturally regenerating woodland has been created to join the two main woodland
areas. This is an under-recorded site and the SWT are particularly interested in
obtaining records for the regenerating woodland.
The meeting starts at 2.00 pm and members should meet at the Arger Fen car
park (Grid reference: TL930352). Available parking may be limited at the weekend
so car sharing is advisable. We shall meet again at the car park at 5.00 pm for tea and
to share any items of interest from the afternoon. The meeting is open to recorders
and members of all levels of experience and offers the opportunity to accompany
those recording particular taxa.
For further details about this meeting contact Tony Prichard (Telephone 01473
270047)
SATURDAY JULY 10 th ~
14:00 Pm Bentley Old Hall Woods
A guided walk around this ancient woodland to look for White
Admiral butterflies and other wildlife. Meet at 2 pm at Bentley Old Hall (TM 119
397)
Please contact the leader Colin Hawes if you wish to attend. Telephone
01473310678
Butterfly Field Activities
SNS members are always welcome at the field meetings of the Suffolk Branch
of Butterfly Conservation, and particularly so for the annual Dingy Skipper Hunt in
the Kings Forest area in May, and for the annual Silver-studded Blue count at
Minsmere in June. Those events are:
Dingy Skipper Surveys in the King’s Forest and ‘Center Parcs’,
Elveden Friday 21st May - Friday 28th May 2010
If you are able to assist please contact Rob Parker, telephone 01284 705476,
in advance for further details. The 22nd May event in the King’s Forest will
include appropriate training for those not already familiar with Erynnis tages.
Silver-studded Blue Survey, at Minsmere RSPB Reserve Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Meet at 10.00 am at the Warden’s Lodge (on R.H. side just before Reserve car
park). Map Ref: TM 470671 (Landranger 156)
Leader: Rob Parker, telephone 01284 705476
Bring packed lunch. Back-up day Monday 28th June
The full list of events may be found at www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk
Please let the leader know of your intention to attend, so you can be advised if
the programme changes.
In addition to programmed field meetings, there are opportunities for keen
butterfly watchers to help out with walking butterfly transects. In particular,
transects at the following sites could use some assistance:
Fynn Valley (Tuddenham St Martin to Playford stretch) Hasketon (new transect) Knettishall Heath (new transect)
If you are interested in participating at any of these sites, please contact
Rob Parker 01284 705476 or email him at
There is a full programme of courses for naturalists run by the SWT, be they beginners or more experienced. The link beside each course will take you straight to the SWT website where you can read more details or book a place.
Sun 23 May, 10am-4pm
Spring birds – late migrants - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
Learn to be more confident about identifying birds with an experienced ornithologist to guide you. Beginners/less experienced.
Paul Holness £20 (£17) Adults only. Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 12 June 10am-3pm
Marine wildlife on the shore - SWT
Landguard Fort, Felixstowe
A look at the main groups of marine animals and plants found on Suffolk’s rich coast.
Rob Spray £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 12 June 10am-12.30pm
Introduction to freshwater invertebrates - SWT
Carlton Marshes, nr Lowestoft NR33 8HU
Learn about the bugs, beetles, leeches and water fleas that are often hidden from sight in our freshwater ponds.
For beginners/less experienced.
Adrian Chalkley £10 (£8) or £17 if booked with Introduction to terrestrial invertebrates. Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 12 June 1.30pm-4pm
Introduction to terrestrial invertebrates - SWT
Carlton Marshes, nr Lowestoft NR33 8HU
A captivating look at a wide range of terrestrial invertebrates including beetles, ladybirds, wasps and bees.
For beginners/less experienced.
Adrian Parr £10 (£8) or £17 if booked with Introduction to freshwater invertebrates. Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 26 June 10.30am-4pm
Introduction to marsh plants - SWT
Carlton Marshes, nr Lowestoft NR33 8HU
The rich variety of marsh plants at Carlton Marshes offers a perfect habitat to introduce this range of plants.
Arthur Copping £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 26 June 9am – 11.30am
Moth mayhem - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
This course will focus on identification, trapping techniques and recording.
For beginners/less experienced.
Tony Prichard £10 £8) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sun 4 July 10am-4pm
Summer birds - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
Learn to be more confident about identifying birds with an experienced ornithologist to guide you.
Beginners/less experienced.
Paul Holness £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Fri 30 July 10am-3pm
Introduction to dragonflies and damselflies - SWT
Redgrave and Lopham Fen, nr Bressingham IP22 2HX
A look at identification of common species and general ecology and biology.
For beginners/less experienced
Nick Mason £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Thu 19 August 1.30pm-4pm
Enjoying summer flowers - SWT
Redgrave and Lopham Fen, nr Bressingham IP22 2HX
A gentle walk around the fen to identify the abundant variety of flowers at this species rich site.
Stella Taylor £10 (£8) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 18 September 2pm-5pm
Introduction to terrestrial invertebrates - SWT
Foxburrow Farm, Melton, nr Woodbridge IP12 1NA
A captivating look at a wide range of terrestrial invertebrates including beetles, ladybirds, wasps and bees.
For beginners/less experienced.
Adrian Parr £10 (£8) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sun 19 September 10am-4pm
Autumn birds - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
Gain confidence to identify birds by sight and sound.
For beginners/less experienced.
Paul Holness £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sat 20 November 10am-3pm
Badgers - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
A look at setts, tracks, trails and signs and how to map setts and dung pits.
Richard Woolnough £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sun 5 December 10am – 4pm
Winter birds - SWT
Lackford Lakes, nr Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HX
Gain confidence to identify birds by sight and sound.
For beginners/less experienced
Paul Holness £20 (£17) Booking essential please call 01473 890089 or CLICK HERE
to go straight to the booking page on the SWT site.
Sad news ~ Alasdair Aston dies on holiday
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... 2.00pm. Guided tour of Priestly Woods, Barking 
