Location: Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve
Date and Time: Tuesday 21st April, 11am-1:30pm
Overview: Learn how to identify and survey butterflies as part of the national Butterfly Monitoring Scheme.
Join us at Tirpentwys Local Nature Reserve to learn basic butterfly identification and how to undertake Pollard walks (butterfly transects), as part of the national survey scheme organised by the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. Gwent Wildlife Trust’s ecologist Andy Karran will be running this training, by the end of the session we hope you will be confident both identifying and surveying butterflies. This training aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to carry out your own butterfly survey, either on a Local Nature Reserve in Torfaen or a greenspace near you such as parks or roadside verges.
What to expect: We will meet at Tirepentwys Local Nature Reserve car park (SO25470030, What Three Words ///uses.cases.punks)
There will be a short ID talk and explanation of how to set up a survey transect. We will then practice what we have learned on site. We will aim to finish around 1:30pm.
There are no toilet facilities at this site.
What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. A camera/mobile phone may be useful for photographing butterflies to ID. Please bring a drink as the weather may be warm.
Please note that this training is weather dependent and will only go ahead in dry conditions.
This event is free to attend. Booking is essential. To book please email [email protected]
This event is suitable for all ages, but under 14s will need a parent/guardian to attend with them.
We will be on our feet for at least 90 minutes on uneven ground. Due to the nature of the event no dogs are allowed.
More information on the UKBMS can be found at: Welcome to the UKBMS | UKBMS