Our field trips programme began on Saturday 31 May at Corrimony RSPB Reserve in Glen Urquhart.
Details of this and other trips are listed below.
We've also arranged a programme of Moths Count events, ranging from a general introduction to moths, to the identification of more difficult species.
As well as the Moths Count dates you'll find details of "Creatures of the Night", an RSPB programme held monthly from April to August at Insh Marshes Reserve, near Kingussie, just off the A9. |
Sat 31 May |
 Corrimony RSPB Reserve, to look for Pearl-bordered Fritillary with Dan Tomes, Reserve Manager. Meet at 11:00 am in the Corrimony Cairns car park, which is 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Inverness, off the A381 between Cannich and Glen Urquhart. Grid ref: NH383302, OS Sheet 26. For more information about the reserve, visit the RSPB website.
Report and photos from Corrimony Field Trip. |
Sat 28 June |
Insh Marshes RSPB Reserve, with Pete Moore, Reserve Manager. Meet at 11:00 am at the reserve entrance. From A9, take exit to Kingussie. Follow the B970 south from the village towards, and then beyond, Ruthven Barracks. The reserve entrance is 1KM east of the Barracks. Grid ref: NN775998, OS Sheet 35. For more information about this reserve, visit the RSPB website.
Report and photos from Insh Marshes Field Trip. |
Sun 20 July |
 Littleferry, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve; target species Grayling and Dark Green Fritillary. Leader Tony Mainwood. Meet at 11:00 am at Littleferry car park. Grid ref: NH806955, OS Sheet 21.
Report and photos from Loch Fleet NNR Field Trip. |
Sat 26 July |
Findhorn; exploring the dunes. Leader Jimmy McKellar. Meet at 11:00 am at RSPB car park opposite Findhorn Foundation, on the shore side just before entering Findhorn. Grid ref: NJ052632, OS Sheet 27. |
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Contacts:
Jimmy McKellar (tel 01463 241185,
e-mail jimmy.mckellar@btinternet.com
Tony Mainwood (tel 01408 633247,
e-mail tony.Mainwood@btinternet.com) |
| Some practical hints... |
Before going on a field trip, we recommend that you contact Jimmy McKellar or Tony Mainwood to confirm the venue and times.
Come well equipped with suitable footwear and clothing for the conditions, and carry enough to eat and drink for the duration of the trip.
The organisers will provide nets. |
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| Moths Count events |
In addition to the list below, a number of Moths Count events have or will be arranged to introduce moths to the general public and schools as part of Promoting Butterflies and Moths in Caithness and Sutherland, sponsored by Scottish Natural Heritage. |
Sat 15 March |
Identifying difficult moth species and groups including genitalia examination. Click here for a report of the day and pictures.
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Sat 5 April |
Scottish Spring Specials: Rannoch Brindled Beauty, Sword-grass and Rannoch Sprawler. 14:00 onwards, then from 10:00 next morning. Meet at Talla nan Ross Hall, Kingussie. Booking essential, with Tom Prescott on 01540 661469,
e-mail tprescott@butterfly-conservation.org.uk
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Sun 25 May |
General introduction to moths with finding and identifying larvae. Aigas Field Centre, 10:00 am, with Mark Young and Roy Leverton. Click here for photos
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Sat 7 June |
Borgie Forest. A Moths Count event with Tony Mainwood and Paul Castle. Meet at 10:00 am at Forest Visitor Centre for an introduction to moths and to open the moth traps which will have been set overnight. This will be followed by a walk to look for butterflies and day flying moths. Turn off the A836 at Grid ref NC665587, OS Sheet 10.
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Tues 10 June |
Dunnet Bay, Caithness. A Moths Count event with Tony Mainwood and Mary Legg. Meet at 10:00 am at the Visitor Centre for an introduction to moths, and to open the moth traps which will have been set overnight. This will be followed by a walk to look for butterflies and day flying moths. Grid ref ND219704, OS Sheet 12. |
Sat 14 June |
Durness. A Moths Count event with Tony Mainwood and Donald Mitchell. Meet at 10:00 am at Balnakeil Craft Village car park for an introduction to moths and to open the moth traps which will have been set overnight. This will be followed by a walk to look for butterflies and day flying moths. Turn off the A836 at Grid ref NC402678, OS Sheet 9. |
Sat 9 August |
Crannach Field Centre, Garve, IV23 2PU (Grid ref NH403617, OS Sheet 20). Highland Branch is running a basic moth identification and recording training course. Led by Tom Prescott, the course will start at 10:00am. Moths caught overnight will be used for identification exercises, but you can bring along your own mystery moths in pots or as photos. There will also be discussion of recording and verification of moth records. For further details and to book a place, please contact Tony Mainwood (tel 01408 633247,
e-mail tony.mainwood@btinternet.com).
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| RSPB Events |
Creatures of the Night - look for moths, birds and bats at Insh Marshes Reserve, near Kingussie.
This event will be held on the following dates throughout the summer:
Tuesday 15 April,
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Tuesday 20 May,
8:30 - 10:30 pm
Tuesday 17 June,
9:00 - 11:00 pm
Tuesday 15 July,
8:30 - 10:30 pm
Tuesday 19 August,
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Contact Pete Moore on 01540 661518 or e-mail insh@rspb.org.uk |
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