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When all results for 2011 have been returned, a slightly more detailed report will be available in the Scotland section of the GMS web-site, and eventually a full Annual Report for the whole of the UK will be published and be available for download by interested parties. The GMS is still relatively new to Scotland, although it has been operating since 2003 in the West Midlands, and it will be a few years before any trends can be established in terms of ‘winners and losers’ amongst our common garden moths. There is still plenty of opportunity for new members to take part, and I would welcome enquiries from anyone, experienced moth-er or complete beginner, who would like more information on the scheme. The new recording season starts at the beginning of March, and there are lots of gaps in coverage across the country that we would like to fill, but even two different gardens in the same town can have very different moth communities, so please get in touch if you can trap regularly (at least 27 / 36 weeks) between March and November. Heather Young, GMS Co-ordinator, Scotland. heather.young@tiscali.co.uk .................................................................................................................... Field Trips and Events in 2012 Please check the branch website for further events and updates. All butterfly walks are dependent upon good weather. Check with organiser before setting off. Non-members welcome too. If you would like to attend an event, but have difficulties with transport let us know, as there may be someone locally who can off you a lift. If you have an idea for an event near you – whether a butterfly walk in your favourite wildlife patch or perhaps an evening of moth trapping in your back garden, please get in touch (an autumn ‘Mulled Wine and Moths’ evening anyone?). If your town or village has a summer fete or gala day, and you would be interested in running a stall to tell people about Butterfly Conservation’s work, please get in touch for a chat. We are keen to get more volunteers to help at our big public events. You don’t need to be an expert, just enthusiastic about butterflies (and moths too!). Even if you can only manage a few hours to ensure that everyone gets a break that would be fantastic! This is a great opportunity to gain experience in outreach- an essential skill for conservation workers and is useful on a CV too! If you are able to help at one of the public event please contact the organiser or e-mail: scottedonaldson@hotmail.co.uk. 34 On the Spot – April 2012
Key for event type: Butterfly Conservation event Non-BC event, but Butterfly Conservation presence Other Lepidoptera-related event Saturday 21 April Butterfly Identification workshop. 10am – 1.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. Nitshill, Glasgow. Brush up on your Butterfly and Day-flying Moth Identification skills with a training workshop suitable for beginners (and the more experienced too!). Tea and Coffee will be available, but please take along a packed lunch. To book and for more details contact: scottshanks01@msn.com (07793052501) Saturday 19 May to 27 May Save Our Butterflies Week! Details to be confirmed Sunday 20 May Green Hairstreak Butterfly walk at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park A walk with a ranger through the blaeberry to search for these extraordinary little butterflies. Bring a camera! Meet at the Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch Renfrewshire. 1pm-3pm. Booking is essential. Please call 01505 842 803 for more information. Saturday 26 May to Sunday 27 May Chequered Skipper Weekend Visit well known Chequered Skipper site at Glasdrum NNR, near Oban on the Saturday - Pearl-bordered may also be on the wing. On the Sunday you may wish to head off to historical Chequered Skipper sites in North Argyll or Lochaber. If the Saturday is rained off, the CS event will be re-scheduled for the Sunday. Meet at Glasdrum NNR car park NN001454 at 10.30AM. Moth trapping from 8.00AM. Walking boots, warm waterproof clothing, packed lunch and water required. Ticks are present in the area so please take appropriate precautions. For further details please contact Scott Donaldson 07768 156542 or scottedonaldson@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 2 June Habitat management work for Green Hairstreak and Small Pearl Bordered Fritillaries at Loch Ardinning SWT reserve, Milngavie Joint Butterfly Conservation/ SWT work party with reserve convener David Shenton. For further details contact Scott Shanks (07793052501) or David Shenton (0141 776 5506) Saturday 16 June Marsh Fritillary Event Meet at Taynish Mill (NR738849), Taynish NNR from 9.00am for moth 35 On the Spot – April 2012
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