Thursley Common Meet

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Gill Catton

I thik I might go for a wonder along Basingstoke canal on my way home on the Sunday - doesn't sound too promising I know but it's designated SSSI for it's dragons and damsels too and a few other rarities thrown in.... will practice my hopefully new found ID skills!!!

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.

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

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.

Yes Once I had read the citation for the SSSI, it immediately went on my 'must see' list for this year! It will add greatly to my learning curve I suspect!

[Wild-Woman]

Still early days but I thought I'd update on takers and possible takers for Thursley.

Julie, Chris and Lorna(poss)
Fourwings
Boddie
fdcpmike(poss)
Eeyore
Gill and her man(poss)
Zebethyal(aka Tim)
John
Hobjob(poss)
Jerry
Susie
Kymba(poss)
Pete(poss)
Nightshade and The Lioness(poss)
Arvensis

Apologies if Ive missed anyone. This will be updated monthly so just put your name down and I'll catch you next month.

jules

[mrcheeky]

Originally Posted by John

The more the merrier Mark. Look forward to meeting you.

John

Hello John

Are you still alive? Long time no hear................ what date is this meet?

The world,s greatest commander of the empire............ John whats is it like being no 2 to me hehehehehehehehehehhe.

Have great day.

Peter

[John]

Hi Peter

The dates are 23/24th June. Do you fancy joining us.

John

[mrcheeky]

Originally Posted by John

Hi Peter

The dates are 23/24th June. Do you fancy joining us.

John

Yes I do very much thank you John. I also look forward to seeing everyone.


Peter

[Wild-Woman]

After reading Dragonfly News, it seems that 19 species of odonates survived the terrible fire, that engulfed the common last year. Apparently the numbers were down after the fire, as you would expect, I suppose.

A direct quote from the magazine article by Don Tagg, a long time Thursley Recorder reads,

' The problem will be that next summer they will emerge into a comparatively barren habitat with less insect food and the adults themselves will be more exposed to predation by birds.'

He goes on to say, 'My guess is that everything will be there but that the bog pool specialists particularly will be pretty scarce.'

Just thought I should let you know that incase anybody was looking for any particular species and therefore may be disappointed.

The warden is on his hols at the moment, but I will speak to him soon.

Jules

[almostnormal]

i've only just seen this thread, and it sounds like it will be a groovy meet. however, being from up north, nearly cumbria, i'm just wondering where thursley is exactly?

[Wild-Woman]

Originally Posted by almostnormal

i've only just seen this thread, and it sounds like it will be a groovy meet. however, being from up north, nearly cumbria, i'm just wondering where thursley is exactly?

In Surrey. I think some are staying over night. Some camping too...but not on the common.
I'm hoping it'll be a good meet for everyone. Be nice if you came.

[almostnormal]

gak! surrey?? oh well, that'll be another excuse to use my tent! will try to add to my diary!

sarah