Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre

Northamptonshire Invertebrate Group Programme

Authored by
Richard Coppins
Date
16-05-2023
Image
Common Malachite Beetle. Malachius bipustulatus. Credit David Belton 2022
Common Malachite Beetle. Malachius bipustulatus. Credit David Belton 2022

Are you interested in Invertebrates?

 

The Northamptonshire Invertebrate group is running a series of field trips this year and is looking for keen invertebrate recorders to come and join them. Beginners looking to learn about recording are welcome to attend and develop their skills.

 

Below is a list of scheduled trips. If you are interested in attending any of the below sessions please contact John Showers by email showersjohn@gmail.com.

May 21st- Collyweston Great Wood 10:00 – 16:00

 

Meeting:

Lay-by on A47

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May 28th- Fineshade Woods 10:00 – 16:00

 

Meeting:

Fineshade wood car park

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June 10th  - Strawberry Hill, Bedfordshire 10:00 – 16:00

Joint meeting with Beds Invertebrate Group at this new nature reserve. Meet at the farm in  Knotting Green, Beds

 

Meeting:

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Murky-Legged Black Legionnaire, Beris chalybata. Credit David Belton 2023
Murky-Legged Black Legionnaire, Beris chalybata. Credit David Belton 2023

 

18th June – Yardley Chase MoD 09:30 – 16:00

Joint meeting with Beds Invertebrate Group. As this is an MoD site everybody must register their name and car registration with John Showers, contact details, below by 11th June. Nobody will be allowed on site if not registered in advance. John will provide more details closer to the date to those who wish to come along.

 

25th June  - Mill Crook 10:00 – 13:00

Full details of this meeting to be posted soon.