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Our events are a great way to see butterflies, learn about them, and visit some wonderful places and see many different habitats across Sussex.

Most of our events are free and open to all, although there is a suggested donation of £2 to help us with our work if you are not a member of Butterfly Conservation. Please check the details carefully as some events are exclusively for members or require pre-booking. For further information, please contact Karen Pritty at trips@sussex-butterflies.org.uk

Saturday 31st July, 9.30am to 11.30am
Butterflies of the South Downs National Park: Malling Down
A walk from the Mill Road entrance to Malling Down Sussex Wildlife Reserve round to the coombe valley and along to the large convex slope known as the Snout. It is possible to see the first of the second generation Adonis Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper and almost certainly male Chalkhill Blues which may be searching for freshly emerged virgin females. A walk to the sheltered north facing chalkpits where good habitat exists for a range of butterflies then returning to Mill Road by 11.30am (could be later).
Target Species: Chalkhill Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper and possibly freshly emerged second generation Adonis Blue. Depending on the weather and the butterfly season potentially 20 or more species could be seen at this time of year on the reserve
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Preferred not because of livestock grazing
Terrain: Very steep hills and rough ground.
Malling Down SWT reserve, Lewes (grid ref:TQ42291121)
Directions: Entrance to reserve at the top of Mill Road. click here for map
Leaders: Crispin Holloway (butterfly transect recorder) and Steve Tillman (Sussex Wildlife Trust Reserves Manager)
Contact: Crispin (07760237859) crispinholloway@gmail.com
 
Sunday 1st August, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Butterflies of the South Downs National Park: Cuckmere Grayling Festival (East): ‘River Deep & Mountain High’
A full day out looking for Grayling in East Sussex. In the morning we will climb to the peak of Windover Hill and survey the Grayling colony here. After lunch we will drive to Cuckmere Haven and walk along the western side of the river where a Grayling was recorded last year. Will we discover a new colony? Bring packed lunch.
Target species: Grayling; Silver-spotted Skipper, Wall, Small Blue
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Sorry, no dogs.
Terrain: Steep climb in the morning, flat in afternoon.
Distance: 5 km
Windover Hill & Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex (Grid Ref:TQ533033)
Directions: Turn south off the A27 at Wilmington, pass the Long Man, pass the quarry car park and park on your right at the rather bumpy car park at the brow of the hill. click here for map
Booking essential.
Contact: Michael Blencowe (tel: 01323 423711) sussexgrayling@aol.com
 
Sunday 8th August 2010, 10:30am
Downland butterflies and caterpillar foodplant foray.
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Sorry no dogs.
Terrain: Difficult, steep climb.
Duration: 2 hours.
Swanborough Hill, Kingston (Grid Ref: TQ392073) click here for map
Booking essential Contact: David Harris (tel: 01273 515762)
 
Sunday 8th August 2010, 10am to 2pm
The Sussex Butterfly Square Scramble.
A 4 hour butterfly recording dash to highlight our Sussex Butterfly Atlas project. All are welcome to enter.
Click HERE for more details (opens new window).
Anywhere in Sussex (*except the Downs between Newhanven and Eastbourne)
Register your team: Michael Blencowe - (01323 423711) - sussexgrayling@aol.com
Report your results: Steve Wheatley 07747780605 swheatley@butterfly-conservation.org
 
Saturday 14th August, 10:30am
Scabs Island
Target Species: Silver Spotted Skipper, Adonis Blue, good chance for Clouded Yellow, Hornet, Robber Fly [Asilus crabroniformis]
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Sorry no dogs.
Terrain: Long 2.5km (1.5 mile) uphill walk to site.
Location: Scabs Island, between Seaford and Eastbourne (Grid Ref: TV535987)
Directions: Meet in Car Park behind the Seven Sisters Visitor centre off the Litlington Road. click here for map
Leader: Graham Parris (tel:01825 750402) gpalms21@hotmail.com
 
Sunday 15th August, 11am
Butterflies of Chantry Hill
Target Species: Silver-spotted Skipper, Chalkhill Blue, Brown Argus.
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Allowed, under control.
Terrain: Mainly flat, then slow descent/ascent.
Distance: 2 km (1.25 miles).
Open to all.
Chantry Hill, Storrington (Grid Ref:TQ087119)
Directions: Meet at the Chantry Post car park, at the top of Chantry Lane. click here for map
Leader: Neil Hulme (tel:01903 233172 or 07778 306816) nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
 
Sunday 28th August, 10:30am
Walk on Steyning Rifle Range
Target Species: Brown Hairstreak, Wall Brown.
Children: Welcome with accompanying adult.
Dogs: Allowed, under control.
Terrain: Gentle ascent with optional scramble over steeper, uneven slope.
Distance: 2 km (1.25 miles).
Note: Open to all with an interest in the Steyning Downland Scheme.
Steyning Rifle Range (Steyning Downland Scheme, Wiston Estate) Grid Ref: TQ173113
Directions: Meet at the base of the footpath leading up to the Steyning Downland Scheme area, running past the Bowls Club and allotments. click here for map
Leader: Neil Hulme (tel:01903 233172 or 07778 306816) nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
 

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Transport: If you need or can offer a lift to any of our events please email the field trip organiser who will attempt to put you in touch with each other to reduce our carbon footprint! Public transport may be available to some events – try www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk for information.

Future field trips: If you have any ideas for future trips or would like to lead one to your favourite site the field trip organiser would like to hear from you! Karen Pritty

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