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Old 20-02-2007, 09:03 AM
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Re: Thursley Common Meet

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Originally Posted by aeshna5 View Post
Both Downy + Brilliant Emeralds occur on the canal, though you should see these at Thursley too, the former is easy (if weather ok) on Moat Pond + the latter often on the stream.

Basingtoke Canal is good for aquatic plants as well as being a lovely walk. Brookwood Cemetery has some interesting plants (native + alien) + I've seen Green Hairstreak + Brilliant Emerald there.
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