Programme
2011
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 sites are not easy to find so, please make sure that you know where the venue is before you set off!
Please bring a torch and wear suitable outdoor clothing.
This
year we're once again targeting two rare species in the county: the
Rosy Marsh Moth (a Red Data Book endangered species only found in a few
sites in the west of Wales and Cumbria) and the Pretty Chalk Carpet
(only a few records exist in the county database).
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| Saturday 26th March |
Pont Llogel
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SJ032153
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| Meet 5.30 pm at car park in Pont Llogel on the B4395 next to the river bridge.
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| Saturday 23rd April |
Llandinam Gravels
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SO022876
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| Meet 7:30 pm. Directions:
As you approach Llandinam on the A470 from Newtown, take the first
right by the statue and cross the river Severn over the narrow bridge;
turn first left down a lane for about a mile and a half, we will be
trapping at the end of this lane.
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| Saturday 21st May |
Dolforwyn Woods Nature Reserve
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SO155958
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Meet 8:15 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 300yds. The reserve track is on the right.
Follow the track for about 400yds until you reach a parking area.
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| Saturday 18th June |
Carreg-y-big farm: hosted by Alison & Gareth Davies
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SH993033
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Meet 9:00 pm. The farm is about 8 miles north of Carno.
Directions from the south:
Turn off the A470 at a right turn (going towards Newtown) in Carno
where there is a sign saying ‘Bed and Breakfast’, continue for 8.2
miles where you will see a sign post for Adfa and Llanfair Caereinian.
At this sign post you turn left almost back on yourself up a narrow
road for about another two and a half miles. You should be aware that
the last 1.9 miles is on a farm track which has some potholes but is
drivable. Please make sure you close any gates behind you.
Directions from the east: It’s about 10 miles west of Llanfair Caereinian; turn off the B4389 near Llanfair Caereinian.
Map reference SH993033, and the post code is SY21 0AW.
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| Saturday 2nd July
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Llanymynech Rocks
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SJ267218
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Target Species: Pretty Chalk Carpet.
Meet
9:00pm at reserve car park, signposted from main road (A483). This is a
joint event with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust, so please come along to
support us. We’re very hopeful of some excellent results from this site.
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| Saturday 16th July |
Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve
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Target Species: Rosy Marsh Moth.
Meet 8:30 pm at reserve car park. Directions: The reserve is on the right-hand side, 4 miles south west of Machynlleth on the A487.
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| Saturday 13th August |
Gregynog Park
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SO085976
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Meet 8:00pm in overflow car park. This will be signposted once you enter the estate.
Directions: Take
the A489 from Newtown towards Welshpool, after about two and a half
miles turn right onto the B4389 to Tregynon where you will find the
main entrance to the Gregynog estate. Address: Gregynog,
Tregynon, Nr. Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW.
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| Saturday 10th September |
Bridge Cottage: hosted by the Boyes Family
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SJ305121
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| Meet 7:00pm. Directions: From
Welshpool on the A458 take the first right in Middletown. Follow the
road up a hill and round a right bend. The road will then start going
downhill. Half way down this hill there is a left turn down a dead end
road, marked with a farmer's gateway. Follow this road down for a few
hundred metres, you'll then go under a railway bridge and you're there! |
| Saturday 8th October |
Lake Vyrnwy RSPB Reserve
| SH965241
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Target Species: Autumn Migrants.
Meet
5.15 pm. Directions: Follow the B4393 to the northern end of the lake
where you will see the reserve car park on the side of road nearest to
the lake (marked ‘P’ on OS map). |
