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BUTTERFLY GALLERY

ESSEX

Roseland House, Great Yeldham. A paddock of about 3 acres of uncut grass, with a boggy corner. It is sheltered by a spinney to the south and hedges on the east and north sides. There is also a useful pond for the dragonflies.
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Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Buttercups. 31 May 2011
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Shady walk. 7 June 2011
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Bramble. 15 June 2011
Small photograph of the Roseland House lawn Click on the image to enlarge
Self Heal. 24 June 2011
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Thistle patch. 12 July 2012
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Hemp Agrimony. 29 July 2010
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Water Mint. 9 Aug 2010
Small photograph of the Roseland House paddock Click on the image to enlarge
Brambles and Ivy. 1 Sept 2010

Danbury Common, Danbury, Essex. A large area of common land, open to the public at all times.
Link to Danbury Common at the National Trust website.
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Small photograph of Danbury Common Click on the image to enlarge
14 June 2011
Small photograph of Danbury Common Click on the image to enlarge
14 June 2011
Small photograph of Danbury Common Click on the image to enlarge
14 June 2011

Thrift Wood, Bicknacre, Essex. Thrift Wood is a 48 acre woodland owned by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is accessible to the public at all times. Link to Thrift Wood at EWT website. This site is famous for its colony of re-introduced Heath Fritillaries.
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Small photograph of Thrift Wood, Bicknacre Click on the image to enlarge
7 June 2011
Small photograph of Thrift Wood, Bicknacre Click on the image to enlarge
The clearing. 7 June 2011
Small photograph of Thrift Wood, Bicknacre Click on the image to enlarge
Cow-wheat. 30 May 2011
Small photograph of Thrift Wood, Bicknacre Click on the image to enlarge
Cow-wheat. 30 May 2011

West Canvey Marsh, Essex. Low-lying grazing land, open to the public at all times.
The car park is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
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Small photograph of Canvey Island Click on the image to enlarge
23 May 2012
Small photograph of Canvey Island Click on the image to enlarge
23 May 2012
Small photograph of Canvey Island Click on the image to enlarge
23 May 2012
Small photograph of Canvey Island Click on the image to enlarge
3 Sept 2012

BEDFORDSHIRE

Totternhoe Quarry, Beds. A disused chalk quarry preserved for wildlife. Free public access at any time, free NT car park.
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Small photograph of Totternhoe Quarry Click on the image to enlarge
27 May 2012

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Devils Dyke, Cambs. An ancient defensive barrier across the chalk from Stetchworth to the edge of the Fens at Reach.
There is a public footpath along the top. Wikipedia entry . Restoration Project
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Small photograph of the Devil's Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
25 March 2012
Small photograph of the Devil's Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
26 June 2011

Fleam Dyke, Cambs. An ancient defensive barrier across the chalk from Balsham to the edge of the Fens at Fulbourne.
There is a public footpath along the top with access at all times from each end and from a lay-by on the A11. Guide
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Small photograph of Fleam Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
Notice board. June 2011
Small photograph of Fleam Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
Garlic-mustard. 21 April 2011
Small photograph of Fleam Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
17 April 2011
Small photograph of Fleam Dyke Click on the image to enlarge
21 April 2011

Gamlingay Wood, Cambs. An ancient on chalky boulder clay.
Free public access, with free parking along the side of the access track.
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Small photograph of Gamlingay Wood board Click on the image to enlarge
22 July 2012
Small photograph of Gamlingay Wood Click on the image to enlarge
26 July 2012

Sugley Wood, Gamlingay, Cambs. A new wood on chalky boulder clay.
Free public access, with free parking along the side of the access track.
This site has a strong colony of Marbled Whites. Clouded Yellows were here in July 2012.
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Small photograph of Sugley Wood board Click on the image to enlarge
22 July 2012
Small photograph of Sugley Wood Click on the image to enlarge
26 July 2012
Small photograph of Sugley Wood Click on the image to enlarge
26 July 2012

Woodwalton Marsh, Woodwalton, Cambs. A Nature reserve of the Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust. It is accessible to the public at all times. Link to BCNP website. It is only 1.8 acres but full of interest.
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Small photograph of Woodwalton Marsh Click on the image to enlarge
3 June 2011
Small photograph of Woodwalton Marsh Click on the image to enlarge
3 June 2011

HERTFORDSHIRE

Therfield Heath, Royston, Hertfordshire. Common land. Steep well-drained slopes over chalk.
Free public access with a free car park.

This site had strong colonies of Chalkhill Blues and Marbled Whites.

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Small photograph of Therfield Heath Click on the image to enlarge
22 June 2012
Small photograph of Therfield Heath Click on the image to enlarge
26 July 2012
Small photograph of Therfield Heath Click on the image to enlarge
26 July 2012

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Salcey Forest, Hartwell, Northamptonshire. Owned by the Forestry Comission.
Free public access. The main car park is open from 8.00 am - 7.00 pm. in the summer months (closing at 5.00 pm in winter).
The main car park is Pay and Display, £1 for an hour, £3.00 for the day in 2012.

This site is famous for its colony of Wood Whites.

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Small photograph of Salcey Forest Click on the image to enlarge
19 June 2012
Small photograph of Salcey Forest Click on the image to enlarge
19 June 2012
Small photograph of Salcey Forest Click on the image to enlarge
19 June 2012

OXFORDSHIRE

Aston Rowant NNR, Stokenchurch, Oxfordshire. A National Nature Reserve.
Free public access. A free carpark for each side of the reserve, north and south of the M40.
This site features colonies of Adonis Blues, Chalkhill Blues and Silver Spotted Skippers.
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Small photograph of Aston Rowant information board Click on the image to enlarge
26 Aug 2012
Small photograph of Aston Rowant Click on the image to enlarge
Beacon Hill. 26 Aug 2012
Small photograph of Aston Rowant Click on the image to enlarge
Bald Hill. 26 Aug 2012
Small photograph of Aston Rowant Click on the image to enlarge
Bald Hill. 26 Aug 2012

SUFFOLK

North Warren, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Owned by the RSPB.
Free public access through the public footpaths running through it and the areas of open-access land.
There is a large pay and display car park just north of Aldburgh by the coast road, giving access to North Warren by public footpaths, and a very small free car park off the Aldeburgh - Leiston Road.

This site is famous for its colony of Graylings.

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Small photograph of North Warren Click on the image to enlarge
15 August 2011
Small photograph of North Warren Click on the image to enlarge
15 August 2011
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