Large Blue at Green Down in 2010

[Pete Eeles]

Sent to me by Emma Daniel:

Cheers,

- Pete

Spotting the large blue butterfly at Green Down in 2010

Last summer saw the yet another increase in the number of eggs laid at green down after the population crashed in 2007. 92k eggs were laid in the summer of 2009 up by 13.5 k from the previous summer. Despite less adults on the wing in 2009 there were more days suitable for egg laying.

FOLLOWING the success of previous open days at our Green Down reserve, the Somerset Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce date for 2010 – Sunday 13th June. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, places are limited and there will be a draw to allocate tickets. This year, the cost will be £3.50 per adult and £2 per child, payable in advance.

Please apply for your ticket by sending a letter and cheque payable to Somerset Wildlife Trust, together with your name, CONTACT & ADDRESS WRITTEN in BLOCK CAPITALS and a SAE to Green Down Open Day, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Tonedale Mill, Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0AW. Somerset Wildlife Trust members should include their SWT membership numbers.

Your application needs to be in by 7 May 2010, as any received after this date will not be included in the draw.

Ticket holders will receive their tickets during June and everyone else will have their cheques returned.

Please note: apart from this organised event, Green Down will be closed to all access, from 1st June to 15th July 2010

Emma Daniel
South Somerset & Poldens Reserves Officer
01823 652408
emma.daniel@somersetwildlife.org
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Tonedale Mill
Tonedale
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0AW