Programme
2010
All ages are welcome, beginners or experts. All
events are free unless listed otherwise below.
These are mainly evening events. We set up a light at dusk to attract
moths and then release them after identifying them. You are welcome to
join us for as much of the evening as suits you – we are
likely to stay
for a few hours. However, in case of cancellation, in poor weather or
unforeseen circumstances:- PLEASE
ALWAYS RING OR EMAIL TO CHECK THE EVENT IS ON BEFORE JOINING US.
Some places are not easy to find so we can give you directions when
you ring. Bring a torch and wear suitable outdoor clothing &
footwear.
This
year we are targeting two rare species found only in Wales: the
nationally scarce Ashworth’s Rustic (found only in north
Wales), and the Rosy Marsh Moth (a Red Data Book endangered
species, restricted to a few sites in the west of Wales & Cumbria).
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| Saturday 20th March |
Roundton Nature Reserve
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SO 292 946
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Meet 5:30 pm in reserve car park (signposted from Churchstoke).
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| Saturday 17th April |
Powis Castle, Welshpool
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SJ 214 063
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Meet 7:15 pm at main car park inside the grounds.
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| Saturday 15th May |
National Moth Night (a ‘Butterfly Conservation’ event) near Machynlleth at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
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SH 753 043
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A joint event with CAT. Looking for bats and moths. Meet 8 pm in main CAT car park.
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| Saturday 12th June |
Pont Llogel SSSI
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SJ 032 153
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Meet 9 pm at car park in Pont Llogel next to river bridge.
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Saturday 10th July
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Lake Vyrnwy RSPB Reserve
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SH 963 241
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Meet 9 pm at reserve car park at northern end of lake (marked ‘P’ on OS map).
Target Species Ashworth’s Rustic.
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| Saturday 24th July |
Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, west of Machynlleth
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SN 704 984
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Meet 8:30 pm at reserve car park
Target Species Rosy Marsh Moth.
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| Sunday 15th August |
Lake Vyrnwy RSPB Reserve
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SJ 017 191
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Moth trap opening event. Come and see moths caught the previous
night and help to name them. Between 1 pm and 3 pm at visitor centre.
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| Saturday 21st August |
Penybontfawr
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SJ 089 248
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A moth and bat evening, courtesy of Sue Bosson. A joint event in conjunction with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.
Meet
7:45 pm outside house. Directions: Enter Penybontfawr on the B4391 and
turn at the side of the Railway Public house towards Llanrhaeadr. After
200 yards, go over the bridge and Penylan is the third bungalow on the
right. |
| Saturday 25th September |
Llyn Mawr Nature Reserve
| SO 010 970
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Meet
6:30 pm on lane next to the reserve. Directions: On the A470 going from
Carno to Caersws take the first right turn after Clatter (small brown
reserve sign). The reserve is about a mile and a half up the lane on
the left hand side.
Targeting wainscot species |
| Saturday 16th October |
Dolforwyn Woods Nature Reserve
| SO 155 958
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Meet
5:15 pm at reserve car park. Directions: Going north on the A483 from
Newtown to Welshpool you will see two signposts for Abermule on the
right hand side of the road. Directly after the second signpost take
the first left turn, signposted for Dolforwyn Castle. Dolforwyn Hotel
is visible as you turn up this lane. Go straight on and follow the lane
as it curves right for about 300 yards. The reserve track is on the
right. Follow the track for about 400 yards until you reach a parking
area.
Targeting autumn migrant species |
