For anybody who maybe interested:
Saturday, 28th July 2007 10:30am

Shelley Whins and Bridle (near Huddersfield, West Yorks)
Grid Ref: SE 201110
Leader: Steve Graham - Wildlife Advisor, Shelley Conservation Group
Park sensibly on Far Bank, Shelley. There are no facilities on either site but private facilities will be available on the day. Please note that both sites contain some steep inclines and people with limited walking abilities may not be able to negotiate the sites safely. Suitable clothing, sun protection, binoculars and a packed lunch are advisable.

Meet the leader at the entrance to the Whins on Far Bank on the public
footpath which leads to Shelley Infant School. The two sites are managed
by Shelley Conservation Group and 22 species of butterfly have been
recorded on the Whins since 1997. We will be searching for a selection
of butterflies and day-flying moths including Purple Hairstreak at this
time of year. Site management and other wildlife on the two sites will
also be discussed. Weather permitting there will also be an opportunity to visit a nearby wildlife garden and view the contents of a Moth Trap.

The morning session should last approximately 2 hours. Following a lunch
break, there is the option of walking to the former Meadowlands Trust
meadows at Thunderbridge. There should be a good selection of
butterflies, moths and dragonflies on the wing here including
White-letter Hairstreak.

Obviously the event is very weather dependent.

I confess that I was tempted to come but put off by the weather and the breeze, assuming that the latter would spoil it. Shame, I could have been #20. 

I would be interested in any repeat sessions planned either this year or next despite my vast inexperience of butterflies. (Just like his experience of birds I hear the comment !)

Field Meeting - Sat  9th August 2008  10:30am
Shelley Whins & Bridle (Nr. Huddersfield, West Yorks  - VC63)

Target Species: Purple Hairstreaks and high summer butterflies
Optional trip Target Species: White-letter Hairstreak

Park sensibly on Far Bank, Shelley at approx: SE 201 110, near the new footpath sign.

There are no facilities on either site but private facilities will be
available on the day. Please note that both sites contain some steep
inclines and people with limited walking abilities may not be able to
negotiate the sites safely.

Suitable clothing, sun protection, binoculars and a packed lunch are
advisable.

Meet the leader at the entrance to the Whins on Far Bank on the public
footpath which leads to Shelley Infant School.  (Entrance by new Public Footpath sign)  
The two sites are managed  by Shelley Conservation Group and 22 species of butterfly  
have been  recorded on the Whins since 1997. We will be searching for a selection
of  high-summer  butterflies and day-flying moths including Purple Hairstreak at this
time of year. Site management and other wildlife on the two sites will
also be discussed.

Weather permitting there will also be an opportunity to visit a nearby
wildlife garden and view the contents of a Moth Trap.

The morning session should last approximately 2 hours. Following a lunch
break, there is the option of walking to the former Meadowlands Trust
meadows at Thunderbridge, now owned by the HSBC Bank.  
There should be a good selection of  butterflies, moths and dragonflies on the wing here including
White-letter Hairstreak.

I will be at the site whatever the weather. However, if you are
travelling some distance and the weather is doubtful please contact me
prior to setting off.

Steve Graham
Contact Telephone: 01484-607673
Shelley Conservation Group Wildlife Advisor  
BC Yorks & Lancs Branch Member

PS: I will be also running a Birdsong Walk and Wildlife Wander in May, details to follow later.

Please note due to the adverse weather forecast for Saturday the Butterfly Walk has been postponed until 13:00 on Sunday 10th August. Meeting at the entrance to the Whins as per the previous posts.