Swinley & Gormoor, nr Bracknell, Berks
|We will look especially for Black Darter, a species in decline across Southern England. Other mid-season species should be in evidence across these under-recorded sites. Leader: Alan Holmes
Swanwick Lakes NR, Hampshire
|Join us for our first visit to Swanwick Lakes, between Southampton and Fareham, a site run by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, in the company of local…
Wildwood, Cranleigh, Surrey for Odonata and Hairstreak Butterflies
|A joint meeting of BDS Hants, Surrey, Berkshire Group with Butterfly Conservation, Surrey branch, led by Francis Kelly, an expert in both. Wildwood is an abandoned golf course with numerous…
Warren Heath, N.Hampshire for Brilliant Emerald
|Heathland species including Brilliant Emerald and Black Darter. Walk along forest tracks and some limited pushing through bracken (sorry). Please wear hiking boots and bring packed lunch.
Thursley NNR, Surrey
|Thursley is a BDS Hotspot for its variety & numbers of dragonflies and a set of habitats rare so close to London. On a similar day in 2021 the number…
Beddington Farmlands, Croydon
|An opportunity to join the ranger and see beyond the permissive path at the edge of this extensive urban wildlife reserve. Still under development and restoration, the site supports a good…
Cothill & Dry Sandford, Oxon for Southern Damselfly
|We aim to find the rare Southern Damselfly at this reliable site for the species. We will check out the runnels at Dry Sandford and then walk down the road…
Newdigate Brickworks, Surrey
|Former clay pits associated with an abandoned brickworks, now managed for wildlife by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Join the wardens to explore a mosaic of habitats including woodland, grassland, lakes,…
Nutfield Marsh & Spynes Mere, E. Surrey
|A return visit following last years’ trip during dull weather, to further explore the various habitats at this wetland complex. Previous records for July include a good range of species,…
Sidney Wood, Alfold, Surrey for Hairy Dragonfly & Wood White Butterfly
|A joint meeting of BDS Hants, Surrey, Berkshire Group with Butterfly Conservation, Surrey branch. In 2025 we saw mating Scarce Chaser there for the first time. Also: Hairy Dragonfly, Downy…