the butterfly landscape areas of warwickshire

THE BUTTERFLY LANDSCAPE AREAS
OF WARWICKSHIRE
Compiled by Mike Slater & Keith Warmington
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INDEX
Introduction 3
Landscape Conservation Approach 4
Landscape Areas 5
1. Sutton Park 5
2. North Warwickshire Spoilheaps, Quarries and Woodland 5
3. North West Woodlands 6
4. Central Woodlands 6
5. Princethorpe Woodlands (Brandon) 6
6. Princethorpe Woodlands (Princethorpe) 7
7. Rugby Railway and Spoilbanks 7
8. Southam Lias Grasslands 8
9. Kineton Lias Grasslands 8
10. West Warwickshire Woodlands 9
11. South West Grasslands and Railways 9
12. South Warwickshire Woods and Quarries 10
References 10
Appendices
I. Maps
II. Site Index
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Introduction
There are 11 species of butterfly, currently resident in Warwickshire that can be
considered as nationally or regionally endangered. Since the early 1990’s
volunteers of Butterfly Conservation have systematically surveyed all likely sites that
may contain a colony of any of these rare species (as listed below). These sites
include all known historical sites where the species are believed to be extinct, sites
that are known to have held colonies in recent years and sites which have the larval
foodplants growing in suitable breeding situations but are not believed to contain the
rare butterflies. These sites can be described as vacant habitat or potential breeding
sites.
Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages
The National 10 year distribution trend shows a 5% reduction in range. The Dingy
Skipper is now a UK BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) species. In Warwickshire the
number of colonies between 2005 and 2011 increased by 26 to 65 definite colonies.
This is a 67% increase in the number of colonies. The majority of colonisation has
been in the two Princethorpe and 2 Lias Grassland landscapes where active
conservation measures have been taken. Regionally, Warwickshire is very
important area for the species.
Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae
The National 10 year distribution trend shows 17% decline in range. This is now a
UK BAP species. In Warwickshire the number of colonies between 2005 and 2011
increased by 5 to 51 definite colonies. This is an 11% increase in the number of
colonies. Nearly all of these increases have occurred in the Princethorpe
Woodlands landscape following woodland restoration work and special habitat
creation measures. Warwickshire probably has well over half of the regional
colonies of Grizzled Skipper and therefore is very important.
Wood White Leptidea sinapis
The National 10 year distribution trend shows 23% decline in range. This is now a
UK BAP species. There may be as few as 50 colonies left in England. There is only
one definite colony left in Warwickshire which is a 50% reduction in the number of
colonies since 2005. The remaining Warwickshire colony is nationally very
important.
White-letter Hairstreak Satyrium w-album
Although a BAP species, the White-letter Hairstreak is still believed to be very
widespread in Warwickshire but can be elusive to find. Therefore, this species is not
as actively monitored on all its known sites and not mapped in the landscape areas.
Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi
The National 10 year distribution trend shows a 6% increase in range (this may be
the result of a more intense recording effort). The Green Hairstreak is a rare species
in Warwickshire and at most colony sites only a handful of individuals will be seen on
a single visit. In Warwickshire the number of colonies increased by 4 to 22. This is a
22% increase in the number of colonies. This increase is the result of 3 colonies
being rediscovered in areas where they haven’t been seen for 30 years and 2
genuine colonisations in the Princethorpe area following habitat restoration and
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creation. There also appears to have been one site extinction. In its core locations
the distribution appears to be stable.
Brown Hairstreak Thecla betulae
The National 10 year distribution trend shows a 1% increase in range. This increase
appears in part due to better hedgerow management under environmental
stewardship schemes and to a greater extent a more systematic recording effort.
This is now a UK BAP species. This is a very elusive species and few adult
butterflies are ever seen. The best way to monitor the presence of this species in an
area is by looking for the butterflies ova during the winter. Of the two colonies found
in the region only one is wholly in Warwickshire. The largest colony is found in
Worcestershire but has partly spread into Warwickshire. Since 2005 the Brown
Hairstreak has been recorded in 5 tetrads an increase by three squares. This
increase is due to a better recording effort both on the Worcestershire border and in
the Princethorpe area. The butterfly also appears to have benefited recently by the
planting of over 3500 blackthorn whips in the Princethorpe Area.
Small Blue Cupido minimus
The National 10 year distribution trend shows 4% decline in range. This is now a UK
BAP species. Warwickshire is the only county in the West Midlands Region where
the Small Blue currently survives. Since 2005 the number of colonies has increased
from 4 to 8. During this period one of the original colonies went extinct when the
Small Blues foodplant Kidney Vetch disappeared. All the colonies are found in the
Southam area where there has been a special project since 2009 to conserve the
Small Blue. There has been an increase in colonies of 100% since 2005 or 167%
since the conservation project started in 2009.
White Admiral Limentis camilla
The National 10% distribution trend shows 14% increase in range. This is now a UK
BAP species. The number of definite colonies in Warwickshire has remained stable
at 29 since 2005. Warwickshire contains some of the largest colonies in the region.
Purple Emperor Apatura iris
The National 10 year distribution trend shows 44% increase in range. The Purple
Emperor is a very elusive butterfly where seeing and recording adults at ground level
can rarely be guaranteed. The majority of this increase can be attributed to the
success of a new specialist survey method which identifies the male congregation
areas in the canopy areas. There have also been at least two very successful
regional introductions. In Warwickshire since 2005 the number of definite colonies
has remained at 3. However, there have been sightings at 5 further woods. If these
sightings are confirmed as breeding areas this will equate to a 167% increase.
Warwickshire is the only place in the region where the Purple Emperor is found.
Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja
The National 10 year distribution trend shows a 1% decline in distribution. Since
2005 the Dark Green Fritillary appears to have had a renaissance in Warwickshire
not only have number increased substantially but it appears to have colonised at
least 2 new meadows. The Dark Green Fritillary is rare in the region; therefore the
Warwickshire colonies are very important.
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Silver-washed Fritillary Argynnis paphia
The National 10 year distribution trend shows 12% increase in range. In
Warwickshire since 2005 the number of colonies has increased from 5 to 15. This is
a 200% increase in colonies. There have also been substantial increases in
population levels at most sites. The two main areas for colonisations have been in
the Princethorpe area where active woodland management has restored several
woodlands and in the West Warwickshire woodlands where several coniferised
woodlands have been thinned in recent years. There are now several very important
regional colonies of this species in Warwickshire.
Landscape Conservation Approach
To provide focus for the conservation of these species, the following twelve
landscape areas have been designated. These landscapes are assemblages of
known and potential colony sites where it is believed that the adult butterflies have a
reasonable possibility of moving between sites. There is, however, a difference in
the mobility capability between different species. Larger butterflies such as the
Fritillary species, the White Admiral and the Purple Emperor tend to be more mobile
whilst the rarer grassland butterflies tend to have poorer dispersal abilities and
therefore their landscapes are more compact.
Landscape Areas
1. Sutton Park
Sutton Park is the only large area of heathland remaining in Warwickshire, covering
2,400 acres or 970 hectares. The park has been designated a National Nature
Reserve due to the importance of its heathland wildlife. This is one of the most
important areas in Warwickshire for the Green Hairstreak and several rare heathland
moths.
The Green Hairstreak in Sutton Park uses a range of larval foodplants which are
different to the rest of Warwickshire. Its larval foodplants in Sutton Park are Cow
Berry and Bilberry and probably Crowberry and Cranberry but this is yet to be
confirmed. A total of 11 Green Hairstreak breeding areas have been identified in
Sutton Park of which 6 currently contain colonies. This equates to 27% of
Warwickshire’s current breeding populations.
2. North Warwickshire Spoilheaps, Quarries and Woodland
This is an area of post-industrial habitats, formed from quarrying, mining and other
industrial activities. There are also 3 important woodlands in this landscape. This
area is very important for the Dingy Skipper. There are 2 centres for the Dingy
Skipper colonies. The first runs through the valley of the river Tame (where
historically there was a great deal of sand and gravel extraction) to the igneous rock
quarries and old coal mining areas between Atherstone and Tamworth. The second
area runs from the old coal mining areas of northern Coventry, around Nuneaton
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through old brick work sites and disused railways to the igneous stone quarries near
Hartshill.
There are 24 Dingy Skipper colonies currently known from these areas which
equates to 37% of all the colonies found in Warwickshire. This makes this the most
important landscape for this species in Warwickshire. There are also currently 2
known White Admiral colonies which equates to 7% of colonies found in the County.
3. North West Woodlands
This landscape is a collection of deciduous woodlands situation to the west of
Coventry and Kenilworth. Two of these woodlands currently contain colonies of the
White Admiral. Historically, this landscape used to contain many rare species of
butterfly, some of which, like the Pearl-bordered Fritillary are now extinct in
Warwickshire.
The two colonies of White Admiral in this area equate to 7% of the colonies known in
Warwickshire.
4. Central Woodlands
This landscape is a collection of several important woodlands, centred to the north
and east of Stratford upon Avon. Currently, 4 White Admiral and 4 Silver-washed
Fritillary colonies are known from this landscape. Two Silver-washed Fritillary
colonisations have been confirmed at Bearley Bushes and Hampton Wood. This
landscape also contains important areas of grassland but, for ease of analysis, the
grassland areas have been incorporated into another landscape area.
This landscape has 14% of the White Admiral colonies and 27% of the Silverwashed
Fritillary colonies in Warwickshire.
5. Princethorpe Woodlands (Brandon)
The Princethorpe Woodlands (Brandon) is an area of woodlands to the north of the
core Princethorpe area. The area was formerly more wooded and historically was
probably joined to the core area. Deforestation continued in the area into the late
20 th century when a wood near Brinklow was almost entirely destroyed. Other key
woods have been heavily coniferised or replanted with alien (none native) tree
species and most of the remaining woods in the area are unmanaged and are very
shaded. There are key areas of unimproved grasslands here, most of which have
developed as a result of quarrying.
The area contains 2 colonies of White Admiral. There is also a possibility that a
further site has been colonised by the Purple Emperor. There is a potential that
some of the grasslands could be colonised by grassland BAP species. A sighting of
a Green Hairstreak and an introduction of Dingy Skipper require further investigation.
The Green Hairstreak colony equates to 4% of the Warwickshire colonies
This area contains 7% of the Warwickshire colonies of the White Admiral.
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6. Princethorpe Woodlands (Princethorpe)
The Princethorpe Woodlands (Princethorpe) is the most important area in
Warwickshire for woodland butterflies. There are 8 blocks of woodland which are
very close together which also makes it the most densely wooded area of
Warwickshire. The woods cover 1068.2 acres (432.47 hectares). Of the 8 blocks of
woodland, 7 currently contain at least 1 woodland BAP butterfly species (White
Admiral) giving an occupancy rate of 87% which is very high. In the past this
landscape was even more connected due to the area having a high density of
ancient hedgerow, unfortunately approximately half of these have long since been
grubbed out. The good news is that there are firm plans to reinstate some of these
hedgerows and have new native wood plantations to rejoin this landscape.
Ryton Wood is at the centre of this complex and has been actively managed for 23
years. It contains breeding colonies of all of Warwickshire’s 5 rare woodland
butterflies. It is believed that individuals from Ryton Wood have spread out from the
wood to colonise other blocks of woodland in this landscape. A further BAP butterfly
species the White-letter Hairstreak is not only found in the landscape but is thought
to be very widespread. The Ryton Wood Meadows Butterfly Conservation Nature
Reserve contains large colonies of 3 rare grassland butterflies. In recent years
butterflies from Ryton Wood Meadows are believed to have colonised nearby sites.
The Dingy Skipper has colonised 2 sites at Ryton Pools Country Park, Paget’s Pool
and Bubbenhall Meadows. It may also have colonised Ryton Wood and Draycote
Water. The Grizzled Skipper has colonised one further area of Ryton Pools Country
Park and Ryton Wood. The Green Hairstreak appears to have colonised two areas
of Ryton Pool Country Park and Bubbenhall Meadows
The only definite colony of Wood White found in Warwickshire is found in Ryton
Wood. Four colonies or 27% of Silver-washed Fritillary an 2 colonies or 67% of the
Purple Emperor found in Warwickshire are found in this landscape. There are also 7
colonies of White Admiral, 6 colonies of Grizzled Skipper, 5 colonies of Dingy
Skipper 4 definite colonies of Green Hairstreak and one Brown Hairstreak. This is
24%, 12%, 8%, 18% and 50% of the Warwickshire colonies of these species
respectfully.
This is easily the most diverse butterfly landscape in Warwickshire and over 700
moth species are also found in this landscape.
7. Rugby Railway and Spoilbanks
This landscape area is a collection of sites linked by both active and disused railway
lines. The underlying soils are calcareous and many quality grasslands have
developed in the steep cuttings and embankments. The area has also been
enhanced by a network of quarries and spoilbanks in close proximity to the railways.
The Beeching cuts to the railway lines in the 1960’s took many of the Rugby lines out
of operation. The resulting disused railway lines soon became a mosaic of scrub and
grassland. These areas were probably at their most diverse in the 1970’s, when
species such as the Wood White occurred at several sites. However, left
unchecked, the scrub became dominant and many sites were lost. In addition the
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flatter grasslands were lost to agriculture and the embankments of the active rail
lines also became scrubbed up. As a consequence, this landscape is now very
fragmented.
There is one potentially important complex of woodland near Willey which used to
contain a colony of the White Admiral. This landscape has deteriorated substantially
in recent years and only three definite Grizzled Skipper and Green Hairstreak
colonies now survive. A Green Hairstreak colony has recently been discovered just
over the Leicestershire border near Willey at Bittesby. This equates to 6% and 14%
of the Warwickshire colonies respectively. On a brighter note recent road building
developments are providing the opportunity for habitat creation for these species and
potential future colony sites.
8. Southam Lias Grasslands
Lias grasslands are lime-rich grasslands with an underlying geology of soils from the
Jurassic period. The Southam Lias Grasslands Landscape area is peppered with
active and disused quarries and spoilheaps associated with the cement industry and
the construction of railway lines. This landscape area is where the last remaining or
100% of the colonies of Small Blue and Chalk Carpet moth are located not only in
Warwickshire but in the entire West Midlands Region. There are currently 8 colonies
of Small Blue and 4 colonies of Chalk Carpet respectively. Recent colonisations of
the Small Blue at Ufton Fields and the Chalk Carpet at Bishops Bowl Sports have
increased the number of both these colonies by one. There are also 13 colonies of
Grizzled Skipper, 14 colonies of Dingy Skipper and 6 colonies of Green Hairstreak
which is 25%, 21% and 27% of the Warwickshire colonies respectively. The national
SITA funded landscape project provided funding for contractors to clear invasive
scrub in this landscape area. This project, with the Small Blue as its target species,
has dramatically improved this landscape and as a consequence of these habitat
improvements there have been several new colonisations by all the target species.
Most recently the Dingy Slipper has been confirmed as colonising Stockton Cutting
and Napton Quarry
A total of 19 grassland sites are located within this landscape area that have
historically contained or do contain a BAP species. Sites on the fringe of this
landscape such as Windmill Hill and Fosse Verge have not contained a BAP species
for over 10 years and unfortunately due to their unsuitability are unlikely to do so in
the future. The landscape also contains 3 important woodland sites. Of these, Print
Wood and Ufton Wood contain colonies of White Admiral which amount to 7% of the
Warwickshire colonies.
9. Kineton Lias Grasslands
Lias grasslands are lime-rich grasslands with an underlying geology of soils from the
Jurassic period. At the heart of this landscape is DSDA Kineton, the Defence
Estates base. This is the most connected landscape within Warwickshire with 26
kilometres of railway line. It is possible to stand on one colony site and see the next
colony site in the distance without any barrier to dispersal of species between the
two sites. DSDA Kineton is one of the most important area’s within Warwickshire for
the Grizzled and Dingy Skippers. In total 22 colonies of Grizzled Skipper and 21
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colonies of Dingy Skipper are found in this landscape. This equates to 43% and
32% of the Warwickshire colonies respectively.
This landscape also contains the last three definite or 100% of the colonies of Dark
Green Fritillary. The Dark Green Fritillary has been confirmed as colonising two
nearby sites Oxhouse Farm 1 st and Naturist Meadows. The Green Hairstreak also
appears to have recolonised this landscape this year being seen at The Heritage
Motor Centre and Lighthorne Heath this equates to 9% of the Warwickshire colonies
10. West Warwickshire Woodlands
This is the second most important woodland landscape area in Warwickshire. There
is a concentration of 15 woods around Alcester and four further woodlands that are
more widely dispersed to the north. None of the northern woods contain BAP
species.
It is the most important landscape for the White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary
with 8 and 6 colonies respectively. This equates to 28% and 40% of the colonies
found in Warwickshire. Oversley Wood also contains the largest of Warwickshire’s 3
definite colonies of Purple Emperor. This area also contains the second colony of
Brown Hairstreak. Oversley Wood is one of the best woods in Warwickshire for
moths with over 700 species including the only definite site in Britain for the micro
moth Sciota hostilis.
11. South West Grasslands and Railways
The South West Grasslands and Railways is a linear landscape area where sites are
linked by a disused railway line. The railways were generally constructed over flat
land and the consequence of this is that the lines are narrow and most of the
adjacent areas are heavily improved agricultural land which is fairly hostile to wildlife.
However, important areas have developed along former sidings, military sites,
quarries and rough grasslands. The underlying soils are calcareous and a few
quality grasslands have also developed in some areas. The landscape has become
very fragmented as parts of the disused railways have been developed for
agriculture and surrounding farm land has been heavily improved. The Greenway
provides a very important corridor although the grasslands suffer from heavy public
use. The extension of this line crosses the county border into Worcestershire and
links to an important butterfly site at Honeyboune which also contains a colony of
Dingy Skipper.
Several of the remaining grasslands have had recent management which have
improved the sites for butterflies. Further work is planned at other sites. Several
sites are designated as SSSI’s or local wildlife sites. At least one area is under
threat.
The landscape contains 7 colonies of Grizzled Skipper which amounts to 14% of the
Warwickshire colonies.
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12. South Warwickshire Woods and Quarries
This is the smallest landscape within Warwickshire and is situated on the
Gloucestershire Oxfordshire border. It contains Wolford Wood which is one of the
most important woods in Warwickshire. Wolford Wood contains one of the largest
colonies of Silver-washed Fritillary and White Admiral. Until recently it also
contained a colony of Wood White. The Dingy Skipper may have recently colonised
one of the meadows that fringe the wood this equates to 1% of the Warwickshire
colonies.
Currently 2 colonies of White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary are found within
this landscape. This equates to 7% and 7% of the Warwickshire colonies
respectively.
References
Fox, R., Warren, M.S., Asher, J., Brereton, T.M. and Roy, D.B (2006) The state of
butterflies in Britain and Ireland. Pisces Publications, Newbury.
Joy, J. and Williams, M. (2008) Regional Action Plan. Butterfly Conservation (West
Midlands) SO8-19
Slater, M., (2006) Butterfly and Moth Action Plan. Butterfly Conservation
Warwickshire Branch.
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Register of Warwickshire Butterfly Sites for Key Species
TOTAL of Definite Sites (Likely) 61 (68) 51(60) 1(2) 22(30) 2 6 (8) 29(32) 3(8) 3(4) 15(16)
Site
Landscape
Area
Grid Ref Dingy Skipper
Grizzled
Skipper
Wood White
Green
Hairstreak
Brown
Hairstreak
Small Blue White Admiral Purple Emperor
Dark Green
Fritillary
Silver-washed
Fritillary
All Oaks Wood 5 SP446 785 1970's L
Alne Wood 10 SP107 613 Potential 1947 X
Anchor Pools Hartshill 2 SP337 944 2007 B
Ansley Common 2 SP311 937 1998 L
Ansley Cutting 2 SP300 911 1998 L
Arley Wood 2 SP279 909 Potential
Arnolds Wood 10 SP134 727 Potential
Ashlawn Cutting 7 SP516 727 1996 X
Austy Wood 10 SP171 628 1971 L 2008 B 1948 L 1949 X
Avon Hill Quarry 9 SP415 505 Potential
Back Road Large Quarry 9 SP325 557 2011 B 3 2011 B 2
Back Road Small Quarry 9 SP331 557 Potential Potential
Baddesley Spoilheap 2 SP274 976 2011 C 20 1998 X
Baggeridge Clay Pits 2 SP218 982 2010 B 10
Banbury Rd Verge 9 SP335 575 1975 L
Bannans Wood 10 SP114 643 Potential 1975 X Potential
Bath Hill 4 SP291 531 Potential Potential
Bearley Bushes 4 SP187 604 2011 A 2011 A
Bearley Old Railway 11 SP173 607 1980's X 1980's X
Bentley Park Wood 2 SP290 960 2005 X
Bericote Wood 3 SP321 698 1954 L
Bickenhill Plantation 3 SP190 845 Potential
Binley Wood 5 SP389 776 1944 L
Binton Hill Wood 10 SP140 536 Potential
Binton Verge 11 SP141 532 1998 X 1980's X
Birch Coppice Spoil Heap 2 SP248 993 2011 B 13
Birchley Hayes Wood 3 SP269 848 Potential
Bishops Bowl Blue Lagoon 8 SP390 587 2006 X
Bishops Bowl Fishing 8 SP387 587 2010 B 2011 A 1 2003 A 2011 O Potential
Bishops Bowl Sports 8 SP384 589 2011 B 8 2011 A 1 Potential 2027 C 27 Potential
Bishops Bowl Tisha 8 SP389 392 2010 B 2
Bishops Hill/Heap 8 SP392 584 2011 B 10 2011 B 5 2011 B 4 2011 C 16 Potential
Bittersby Embankment 7 SP499857 2011 D 52
Boons/Hartshill Quarry 2 SP333 945 1998 X
Bowshot Wood 4 SP304 532 Potential
Brandon Marsh 5 SP385 755 Potential Potential 2011 A
Brandon Wood 5 SP394 767 1989 X Potential Potential 2010 B 1 1919 L 1949 X 2006 V
Brandon Wood Grasslands 5 SP386 765 Potential Potential Potential
Braunston Embankment (Northants) 7 SP537 656 1997 L 1997 L
Broadwell Area 8 SP44 64 1970 X
Broom Nr Bidford 11 SP08 52 1985 L
Bubbenhall Wood 6 SP368 717 Potential 1970's X 2011 B 4 2010 A 1 2011 B 3
Bubbenhall Wood Meadows 6 SP374 717 2011 A Potential 2011 A
Bull & Butcher Wood 6 SP399 718 Potential 2005 A/B Potential
Burton Dassett Hills 9 SP395 520 1970's L Pre 1904 L
Burton Farm 11 SP184 507 Potential
Canley Holt 3 SP308 780 1950's L
Cawston Compensation Area 7 SP465 734 Potential
Cawston Embankment 7 SP465 730 Potential Potential Potential Potential
Chase Wood 3 SP256 728 2008 B
Chesterton Wood 9 SP342 573 1993 X Potential
Claybrook Marsh 5 SP380 770 Potential Potential 1990's Potential
Close Wood 3 SP254 845 1951 X
Clowes Wood 10 SP101 741 1946 L 1946 L 1998? Potential 1948 L 1947 L
Coldcomfort Wood 10 SP069 583 Potential 2008 B
Coleshill Cutting 2 SP215 905 1959 L
Coombe Abbey 5 SP401 803 Potential
Coombe Farm Embankment 9 SP238 509 2011 B 10 2011 A 1 Potential
Coughton Park 10 SP064 606 2010 B 1 2011 B 2
Crackley Wood 3 SP289 740 Potential
Cross Hands Quarry 12 SP275 291 Potential
Cross Hands Quarry South Goose Green 12 SP268 289 Potential
Dordon Orchard 2 SP264 003 1994 L
Doultons Heather Area Tamworth 2 SK219 018 2006 L

Site
Landscape
Area
Grid Ref Dingy Skipper
Grizzled
Skipper
Wood White
Green
Hairstreak
Brown
Hairstreak
Small Blue White Admiral Purple Emperor
Dark Green
Fritillary
Silver-washed
Fritillary
Draycote Embankment 6 SP442 707 Potential 1994 X Potential Potential
Draycote Meadow 6 SP448 706 2010 V 1
Draycote Village Embankment (SUSTRANS) 6 SP433 701 Potential Potential Potential
Draycote Water Farborough Dam 6 SP468 694 2011 A 2011 B 9 Potential
Draycote Water Hensborough Bank 6 SP457 689 Potential Potential
Draycote Water Water Treatment Area 6 SP452 698 Potential 2005 X
Earlswood 10 SP115 737 1941 L
Easenhall Cutting 7 SP455 795 1951 L 1970's L 1953 L 1941 X
Edge Hill Quarry 9 SP368 465 Pre 1904 L
Ensors Pool 2 SP349 903 1997 L
Ettington Cutting 9 SP265 485 2011 B 6 2011 B 3
Ettington Cutting South Clearing 9 SP265 487 2010 A 1
Ettington Grove 9 SP256 488 1988 L 1997 L
Ettington Park 9 SP252 474 1986 X
Fen End 3 SP232 748 Potential
Fenny Compton Tunnels 9 SP437 523 2011 B 2 2011 D 46 1980 X 1990's X
Flecknoe Embankment 7 SP520 624 1990's X 2011 B 1 1975 X 1992 L
Foleshill Gasworks 2 SP434 835 1994 L
Fosse Verge 8 SP344 604 1983 L
Fossedene Meadows 9 SP292 509 2009 A 2011 B 3 2011 B 5
Frankton Wood 6 SP416 713 1975 V
Freasley 2 SP248 998 1990's L
Galley Common 2 SP320 919 1998 L
Gaydon Landfill/Kingston Grange Farm 10 SP367 551 Potential Potential Potential
GEC Rugby 7 SP508 765 1997 L
Grendon Common 2 SP278 981 2007 X
Griff Quarry 2 SP364 886 1994 L
Grove Hill 11 SP119 557 Potential 1999 B
Hampton Magna 11 SP24 64 1990 L
Hampton Wood 4 SP255 598 2005 AV 2009 B 2011 B4
Harbury Bull Ring East 8 SP377 604 Potential Potential Potential
Harbury Bull Ring West 8 SP373 605 Potential Potential Potential
Harbury Spoilbank North 8 SP385 602 2011 C 23 2011 B 6 1982 X 2011 B 2 1990 X 1985 X
Harbury Spoilbank South 8 SP386 598 2011 B 17 2011 B 2 1982 X 2011 B 3 1995 X 1985 X
Hartshill Hayes 2 SP323 945 2011 B 2 2009 AV?
Hasley Canal Bank 11 SP22 66 1970's ? L 1990 L
Hatton Area 11 SP20 66 1970's ? L 1980's L
Hay Wood 3 SP210 714 1989 X 2010 B 4 2008 A?
Hell Hole 9 SP306 540 Potential 2011 B 2
Heritage Motor Centre 9 SP358 548 2011 C 27 2011 B 5 2011 A
Hillmorton Ballast Pits 7 SP544 737 1990's X 1994 X 1993 X
Hoar Park 2 SP265 933 Potential
Hobley/Cottons Furze 7 SP475 854 1996 X Potential
Hope Farm Upton House 9 SP366 455 1940's X
Horton Quarry Edge Hill 9 SP368 465 1992 X
Itchington Holt 8 SP370 557 Potential Potential
Jaguar Rover Gaydon 4X4 Test Area 9 SP346 546 2011 B 2 2011 A 1
Jaguar Rover Gaydon Flint Road Meadow 9 SP335 528 Potential Potential
Jaguar Rover Gaydon South East Meadow 9 SP354 542 2011 B 2
Jaguar Rover Gaydon Trek Area 9 SP331 527 2011 B 2 2011 A 1
Judkins Quarry 2 SP348 930 1998 2005 X
Kettlebrook Park Staffordshire 2 SK230 019 1990's L
Kineton Back Gate/Railway Crossing 9 SP359 505 2011 B 7 2009 B
Kineton Boating/Lake 9 SP370 515 2011 B 5 2011 B 2
Kineton Boundary Farm 9 SP359 513 2009 B 2011 A 1
Kineton Contractors Yard 9 SP385 513 2011 A V 2011 B 3
Kineton Demo Ground 9 SP379 508 Potential 2004 A
Kineton Falcon Firs 9 SP366 500 2011 B 2 2009 B
Kineton Fleabane 9 SP367 505 2011 B 9 2011 A 1
Kineton Grave Ground Coppice/Edgehill 9 SP355 494 2011 B 3 2011 B 3
Kineton Lab 12 9 SP375 513 1998 X
Kineton Lower Oaks 9 SP349 488 2011 B 7 2011 B 4 1990's X
Kineton Marshalling/Stabling Yard 9 SP265 518 2011 B 6 2011 B 3
Kineton Owlings Pond 9 SP360 511 2011 V Potential 1998 X
Kineton Pheasantries 9 SP360 498 2011 B 2
Kineton Railway Yard 9 SP373 529 2011 B 2 2011 B 2

Site
Landscape
Area
Grid Ref Dingy Skipper
Grizzled
Skipper
Wood White
Green
Hairstreak
Brown
Hairstreak
Small Blue White Admiral Purple Emperor
Kineton Telegraph Wood 9 SP366 490 2006 X Potential
Kingsbury Colliery Spoilheap 2 SP234 982 2011 D 53
Kingsbury Link North 2 SP234 987 2011 B 10
Kingsbury Link South 2 SP230 981 2011 B 8
Kingsbury Rifle Range 2 SP227 962 2006 X
Kingsbury Water Park 2 SP205 968 1990's X
Kingsbury Wood 2 SP233 976 2010 B 3 2006 A V?
Lea Marston Old Quarry 2 SP205 941 2010 A 1 Potential
Lighthorn Heath 9 SP345 565 2011 C 28 2011 D 35
Little Wolford Wood 12 SP275 347 Potential
Long Itchington Embankment 8 SP410 645 Potential Potential Potential
Long Marston Airfield 11 SP171 490 Potential
Long Marston Army Sidings 11 SP157 467 2011 A 1
Long Marston Army Storage 11 SP156 473 2011 A 1
Long Marston Pond 11 SP164 474 2006 B
M 40 Slip Road 9 SP371 551 Potential Potential
Malpass Quarry Spoilbanks 7 SP489 759 1990's X 2011 C 24 2011 C 25
Mancetter Quarry 2 SP307 958 2011 B 10
Mays Wood 10 SP144 646 2008 A
Meriden Shafts 3 SP261 833 Potential
Middleton Lakes (RSPB) Riverside 2 SP203 991 2010 A 1
Middleton Lakes (RSPB) Silt Pool 2 SP198 985 2011 C 13
Minworth Water Works 2 SP184 914 1994 X
Mockley Wood 10 SP121 688 Potential
Napton Quarry 8 SP457 613 2011 B 2 2004 B Potential
Napton Reservoir 8 SP467 634 2011 V Potential 1996 X Potential
Navigation Cutting 7 SP524 686 1999 X 2000 x 2004 X
Nelsons Quarry 8 SP445 643 2011 B 9 2011 B 8 1992 X 2006 A 1993 X Potential Potential
New Bilton/Parkfiel Rd Quarry 7 SP490 758 Potential Potential 1973 X
Newbold Grounds Cutting 7 SP520 608 2004 X
Newbold Quarry 7 SP494 768 Potential Potential 1914 L
Newclose/Birchley Wood 5 SP406 780 2011 A 1947 X
Newdigate Pit 2 SP344 865 2011 B 7
North Cubbington Wood 6 SP351 693 Potential 2008 A Potential 1976 L
Oakley Wood 4 SP306 595 2008 B 2011 A
Oakley Wood Verge 4 SP312 594 1972 L 1975 X
Old Nunn Wood 6 SP383 707 2009 B 1 2009 A 2009 A
Old Park/Three Oak Hill 10 SP061 581 2010 2008 A 2008 B
Oversley Wood 10 SP104 564 2001 X ? 2011 B 7 2011 B 3 2011 C 18
Oxhouse Farm 1st Meadow 9 SP304 508 1970's X 2002 X ? 2011 B 5
Oxhouse Farm 2nd Meadow 9 SP306 507 2011 E 117
Oxhouse Farm Cutting 9 SP305 508 1970's L 1986 L 1968 L 1986 L
Oxhouse Farm Naturist Meadow 9 SP298 512 2011 B5
Pagets Pool 6 SP374 721 2011 B 2 2011 C 11 2011 A
Pearsons Wood 10 SP063 551 Potential
Peastockings Meadows 2 SP262830 Potential
Pooley Fields East Polesworth 2 SK260 036 2011 C 28
Pooley Fields West Polesworth 2 SK257 035 2011 B 6
Poors Wood 3 SP245 733 Potential
Premier Stones 2 SP324 929 1998 L
Princethorpe Great Wood 6 SP389 712 2005 A u 1967 X
Princethorpe Woods Area 6 SP36 70 2004 O Potential
Princethorpe Woods Area 6 SP38 70 2004 O Potential
Princethorpe Woods Area 6 SP38 72 2011 O
Princethorpe Woods Area 6 SP36 72 2011 O
Print Wood 7 SP388 649 2010 B 3
Purley Quarry 2 SP305 966 2011 B 6
Rainsbrook Embankment 7 SP516 719 1997 ? Potential
Rough Close 3 SP267 787 Potential
Rough Hill Wood 10 SP054 641 2008 B
Rush Lane Dosthill Biffa/Hanson 2 SP220 996 2006 B
Rush Lane Dosthill Old Clay Colliery 2 SP217 994 2010 B 8
Rush Lane Dosthill Restored Landfill 2 SP215 990 2011 B 2
Ryton Old Peugeot Site 6 SP383 737 Potential
Ryton Pool Country Park Memorial Area 6 SP371 724 2011 B 8 2011 B 2 2011 B3
Ryton Pool Country Park Restored Landfill 6 SP375 726 2011 C 10 2011 B5 2011 A
Dark Green
Fritillary
Silver-washed
Fritillary

Site
Landscape
Area
Grid Ref Dingy Skipper
Grizzled
Skipper
Wood White
Green
Hairstreak
Brown
Hairstreak
Small Blue White Admiral Purple Emperor
Dark Green
Fritillary
Silver-washed
Fritillary
Ryton Wood 6 SP381 725 2011 B 2 2011 B 2 2011 B 4 2010 A V 2011 B 6 2011 A 2011 C 33
Ryton Wood Meadows 6 SP376 726 2011 D 40 2011 B 10 2011 D 46 2010 B 3 2001 A
Salford Coppice 10 SP041 518 Potential
Shrewley Cutting 11 SP216 669 1970's L 1990 L
Shuckborough Embankment 7 SP519 615 1996 L
Slateley Hall Bridge 2 SP224 978 2011 A1
Snitterfield Bushes Glider Club 11 SP196 601 2011 B 3
Snitterfield Bushes North 11 SP202 606 2011 A 2011 B 5 1971 X 2011 B 5 2011 D 64
Snitterfield Bushes South 11 SP198 602 2011 A 1990's X 1971 X 2011 B 5 2010 A 1 2011 D 64
Snowford Cutting 6 SP383 665 1976 X 2004 X
South Cubbington Woods 6 SP352 687 Potential 2011 A 1 Potential 1976 V
Southam Quarry 8 SP421 635 2011 C 30 2011 C 12 2011 C 15 2011 C 15 Potential
Southam Quarry Extension 8 SP428 637 Potential Potential Potential Potential
Southam Quarry Old Site 8 SP420 642 Potential 2011 B 3 Potential
Southan Bypass North 8 SP421 626 2011 A 1 2011 B 3
Spernal Park 10 SP105 628 Potential
Stanford Hall 9 SP286 492 Potential
Stockton Cutting/Works 8 SP439 649 2011 B5 2011 B 7 1992 X 2010 A 1 2011 A 1976 X
Stockton Locks 8 SP433 648 2011 B 5 2011 C 13 Potential
Stoneleigh 6 SP325 715 1950's L
Sutton Park Banners Gate 1 SP092 956 2011 A
Sutton Park Blackroot Heath T1 1 SP103 975 2011 B 4
Sutton Park Bracebridge T2 1 SP102 977 2011 A
Sutton Park Gun Targets 1 SP088 966 2011 A
Sutton Park Little Bracebridge 1 SP095 984 2006 A Potential
Sutton Park Lord Donegal's Ride 1 SP084 969 Potential
Sutton Park Lower Longmoor 1 SP094 961 1999 B
Sutton Park Lower Nuthurst 1 SP103 967 2011 B 2
Sutton Park Streetly Golf Course 1 SP086 969 Potential
Sutton Park Streetly Heath 1 SP090 982 Potential
Sutton Park Upper Longmoor 1 SP092 965 Potential
Tame Valley NR 2 SK257 981 2010 B 3
Tattle Bank 11 SP18 62 Pre 1970's L 1972 L 1923 L
The Coppice Ryton 6 SP393 732 Potential Potential
The Greenway Industrial Area 11 SP152 473 Potential 2011 B 2
The Greenway Long Marston 11 SP156 481 1990's X 1996 X
The Greenway Nr Airfield 11 SP157 495 Potential 1998 X
The Leys Combrook 9 SP309 517 Potential
Thickthorn 3 SP303 705 Potential
Thornhill Wood 10 SP059 565 2008 A
Tile Hill Wood 3 SP278 789 1940's L 1931 L 1950 X 1935 L
Tithe Farm Cutting 6 SP407 677 Potential 2011 A 1 Potential
Tysoe 9 SP34 42 1949 L
Ufton Fields Car Park 8 SP378 614 1976 L
Ufton Fields Man Orchid/Snipe Meadow 8 SP385 617 2010 B 2 2011 C 11 1991 X 2003 A Potential 2011 A 1985 X
Ufton Hill Farm Landfill 8 SP395 611 1970's X Potential 2011 B 5 Potential
Ufton Woods 8 SP388 628 1969 X 2010 C 11 1997 A Potential
Wainbody Wood 3 SP313 749 1950's L 2010 V X
Wappenbury Wood 6 SP375 710 Potential955 L 1997 X 1942 X Potential 2010 C 13 2010 B 3 Potential 2010 B 6
Warren Farm Warton 2 SK275 035 1997 L
Warwick Castle Area 4 SP28 62/64 1971 L
Warwick Horticultural Research Int. 11 SP268 568 2009 V? Potential
Weddington Disused Railway South 2 SP357 935 2008 X
Weddington North Cutting 2 SP364 945 1984 L
Weethly Wood 10 SP044 559 2011 A 2008 B
Wellesbourne Wood 4 SP267 534 Potential 1920 L 1923 X
West Grove Wood 10 SP127 562 2011 B 3
Weston/Waverley Wood 6 SP354 706 Potential 1970's X 1950 x Potential 2010 B 3 2009 A 1950's X 1975 V 2009 B
Whichford Wood 12 SP303 342 2009 A
Whitacre Heath 2 SP204 926 1990? L
Whittleford Brickworks 2 SP335 923 1979 L
Willenhall Wood 5 SP371 763 1990's X
Willey Cutting 7 SP498 846 1964 L 1964 L
Willoughby Viaduct South 7 SP524 656 Potential Potential
Wilmcote Rough/Copmill Hill 11 SP152 578 1997 X 2006 B 1973 L 1939 L 1948 X
Wilmcote/Newham Quarry 11 SP152 593 1980 X 2010 A 1

Site
Landscape
Area
Grid Ref Dingy Skipper
Grizzled
Skipper
Wood White
Green
Hairstreak
Brown
Hairstreak
Small Blue White Admiral Purple Emperor
Wilncote Doulton Heather Area 2 SK219 018 2006 B
Windmill Community Area 2 SP341 934 Potential
Windmill Hill Ladbrook 8 SP424 593 1998 L
Windmill Naps 10 SP094 724 Potential
Windmill Spoilheap Nuneaton 2 SP337 939 2011 C 13
Withycombe Wood 10 SP142 576 1993 L
Wolfhampcote Cutting 7 SP524 645 2005 A 2010 B 5 2009 B
Wolfhampcote Fisheries 7 SP521 648 Potential Potential
Wolford 12 SP22 32 19th Century L
Wolford Wood 12 SP237 335 1949's L 2007 B Pre 1904 L 2011 B 4 2011 D 50
Wolford Wood Meadow 12 SP236 331 2010 B 2
Woodlands Quarry 2 SP323 948 1997 L
Worcester Border 10 SP04 58 2011 O
Worcester Border 10 SP04 60 2011 O
Worcester Border 10 SP06 56 2011 O
Wormleighton Cutting 9 SP446 515 Potential
Yarningdale Common 11 SP195 664 1920's L
Green
Blue
Red
Dark Red
Landscape Areas
1 Sutton Park
2 North Warwickshire Spoilheaps, Quarries and Woodland
3 North West Woodlands
4 Central Woodlands
5 Princethorpe Woodlands (Brandon)
6 Princethorpe Woodlands (Princethorpe)
7 Rugby Railway and Spoilbanks
8 Southam Lias Grasslands
9 Kineton Lias Grasslands
10 West Warwickshire Woodlands
11 South West Grasslands and Railways
12 South Warwickshire Woods and Quarries
KEY
Key Site (Holds Key or BAP Species)
Potential Site (Potential for Colonisation)
Extinct sites (Potential for Recolonisation)
Lost sites (No Potential for Recolonisation)
Dark Green
Fritillary
Silver-washed
Fritillary
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