Comma No95 Autumn 2016
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Launching the Book at the<br />
‘Butterflies of the West Midlands’ was officially launched<br />
at Wyre Forest on Sunday 26th June <strong>2016</strong>, with around<br />
80 members in attendance.<br />
The book, the first of its kind for the West Midlands, contains a wealth of<br />
information, including:<br />
• Accounts of the life stages of all 41 butterfly species to be found in our<br />
region, with excellent photographs<br />
• Details of rare migrants and extinct species<br />
• Descriptions of the main physical features of the region and its key<br />
habitats<br />
• Information on the impact of climate change<br />
• A chapter on how to encourage butterflies into your garden<br />
• A history of recording in the region<br />
• 25 walks highlighting the best butterfly sites in the region<br />
Ian Duncan and Peter Seal, both members of the editorial team,<br />
introduced the book and thanked the many people who had contributed.<br />
We were delighted that Jim Asher, Chair of Butterfly<br />
Conservation, and Martin Warren, Chief Executive,<br />
Special<br />
Membership Offer<br />
Order a copy of the book at<br />
www.naturebureau.co.uk perhaps<br />
as a Christmas gift for someone<br />
and quote the code BCXMAS<br />
(case sensitive) and the recipient<br />
will receive one year’s free<br />
were able to attend, and Martin congratulated<br />
all those involved in its publication. A buffet<br />
lunch was served, and cases of Fritillary Ale,<br />
produced by Bewdley Brewery in<br />
association with the Branch, were sold, with<br />
proceeds helping the Branch finances.<br />
Guided walk<br />
Afterwards, minibuses took those present to<br />
a different part of the forest where Jenny Joy,<br />
Senior Regional Officer, led a guided walk to<br />
showcase areas where work to conserve species<br />
such as Pearl-bordered Fritillary has been successful.<br />
A Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary put in a welcome<br />
appearance on what was a cool and cloudy afternoon.<br />
membership of Butterfly<br />
Conservation provided they<br />
join via Direct Debit.<br />
“Butterflies of the West<br />
Midlands is a beautifully<br />
illustrated guide to the<br />
41 species regularly<br />
recorded in the region.<br />
Includes maps, 25 butterfly<br />
walks, and tips for<br />
butterfly gardening and<br />
photography.<br />
”<br />
NHBS (Natural<br />
History Book Service)<br />
Mike Williams and<br />
Peter Seal promoting<br />
the book at Webbs<br />
Garden Centre in<br />
Wychbold. Webbs<br />
are the Species<br />
Champions for the<br />
Small Tortoiseshell in<br />
the book<br />
(Roger Wasley)<br />
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