Butterfly locations near Inverness (1 Viewer)

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Marcus Conway - ebirder

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• May 24, 2010

• #1

Could anyone recommend some locations for butterflies please?

I have heard Ardersier is good but not sure where to go? Plus any other locations gratefully received.

Marcus

 

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birdingintas

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• May 25, 2010

• #2

You may have already seen this site - http://www.highland-butterflies.org.uk/
Theres lots of good information on Butterflys & Moths in the Highlands and if you read through their newsletters you'll find information on sites in and around Inverness.

 

llendorin

Birdwatching Noob Extraordinaire!

• May 26, 2010

• #3

Is there any specific species you're looking for?

As already advised, the highland butterflies site is pretty good. If you're looking for a specific species, the Butterfly Conservation datasets on the NBN Gateway are reasonably up to date.

I've made it a goal of mine to see all the true scottish specialities this year. I'm off to Glasdrum NNR on the west coast this weekend, hunting for Chequered Skipper, and I've already got my locations and dates planned for the Mountain Ringlet and Scotch Argus hunts!

 

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ring ouzel

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• May 26, 2010

• #4

Scotch Argus are reasonably numerous along the rides of Clash Wood near Muir of Ord.

 

Farnboro John

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• May 27, 2010

• #5

From Inverness I would think Spean Bridge would be closer for Chequered Skipper and if you fancy going further over that way Ariundle NNR on Ardnamurchan was brilliant for them last spring, as well as Ardnamurchan having Scotch Argus all over the place.

John

 

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Marcus Conway - ebirder

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• Jun 1, 2010

• #6

I realise my question was a bit like 'good birdwatching sites in the highlands'! As always best to get out there.

Some recent sightings

Ardersier
10 Dingy Skipper

Lcoh Garten
3 Green Hairstreak
- frustratingly through the glass at the Osprey hide.

Weather still good up here. Severely burn't yesterday so will try and get out later when it cools down.