Dear Adastrans, The Sussex Branch of Butterfly Conservation is about to embark on a new Sussex Butterfly Atlas and we thought that you may be interested in getting involved with the surveys.
Clare Jeffers has organised a free event which is coming up soon, a Sussex butterfly recorders conference, which is happening on Saturday 10 April 2010 in Haywards Heath. We're using this event to launch the recording effort for a new Sussex butterfly atlas. Click here for booking form: http://sxbrc.org.uk/file_download/54/Sussex+Butterflies+2010_Booking+form.pdf We're still in the process of finalising the programme, but the day is expected to include talks on: * What we currently know about butterflies in Sussex, and what are the gaps in our knowledge * Our plans for producing a new Sussex butterfly atlas * How and where we want people to record butterflies - focusing on the 'in the field' side of things, rather than computery stuff * Tips on finding and identifying a few of the more difficult species, like the Small/Essex Skippers and the Purple Hairstreak * How butterfly recording is used to inform conservation priorities in Sussex The day will include time to chat to other Sussex butterfly recorders, and thanks to OPAL funding a free lunch! It would be really great to see you there - so please put the date in your diary if you're interested and let Clare Jeffers know if you'd like to come along. Best wishes, Penny & Clare Butterfly Conservation, Sussex Branch Penny Green Species Officer Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre http://sxbrc.org.uk | 01273 497521 Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630
