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31-12-2006, 12:13 PM
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Well here goes. I'm going to put forward 2 suggestions for a meeting at Thursley Common in Hampshire.
According to my book it is one of the premier sites for odonates in the South.
It supports 26 species.(Drool) 
My suggestion is either the weekends of 16th/17th June or 23rd/24th June.
I'm trying to get a peak for emergence, which is a tough one as they all do it at different times 
Please feel free to chuck your ideas in the pot-I'm a beginner myself. 
Jules Wild-Woman 
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31-12-2006, 12:48 PM
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It's also a good place for tiger beetles and other interesting ground beetles. For when you get bored looking at odonates  Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild-Woman  .... Thursley Common in Hampshire.
According to my book it is one of the premier sites for odonates in the South.
It supports 26 species.(Drool)
My suggestion is either the weekends of 16th/17th June or 23rd/24th June.
I'm trying to get a peak for emergence, which is a tough one as they all do it at different times | |
31-12-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott It's also a good place for tiger beetles and other interesting ground beetles. For when you get bored looking at odonates | So are you coming then Paul? You being our resident beetle man.
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31-12-2006, 02:01 PM
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Nice one Jules.
It goes without saying I'll be there, wouldn't miss it for the world. Brilliant & Downy Emerald Dragonfly, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Keeled Skimmer and White-Faced Darter are all present at Thursley and are all on my "to get" list.
If I can bag all those in just one weekend I will be a very happy chappy |
31-12-2006, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman So are you coming then Paul? You being our resident beetle man. | Me, travel south of the River?  No, it's a nice place and I'm sure you'll all have fun, but it's a long journey and my summers are mostly accounted for ....  |
31-12-2006, 04:43 PM
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Looks interesting to me as Silver-studded Blues are mentioned 23/24th June would be best for them ..... not sure how far it is from a railway station as I would go by train and take my noddy bike were I to come. |
31-12-2006, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Me, travel south of the River? No, it's a nice place and I'm sure you'll all have fun, but it's a long journey and my summers are mostly accounted for .... | We'll just have to send the press gang up for you then.
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31-12-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by speckled wood Looks interesting to me as Silver-studded Blues are mentioned 23/24th June would be best for them ..... not sure how far it is from a railway station as I would go by train and take my noddy bike were I to come. | Great-hope you can come SW.
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31-12-2006, 04:57 PM
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31-12-2006, 05:06 PM
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I can do either weekend and am happy to drive from Brum. I may very well pick Steve up as we spoke about this yesterday and would be looking to make a weekend of it, camping and all that.
For me its a date. |
31-12-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by speckled wood My Brompton fears nothing except sharp thorns. | Brompton. One of my fave bikes. Them and Moulton, I hope you have the Brooks saddle on top |
31-12-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by speckled wood My Brompton fears nothing except sharp thorns. | Have you tried solid tubs? My wife has them on her bike and they slow it down but ... I think it would need a good suspension on the saddle for rough work. |
31-12-2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Have you tried solid tubs? My wife has them on her bike and they slow it down but ... I think it would need a good suspension on the saddle for rough work. | Brompton has only got 16" wheels, I am lucky most of the time. |
31-12-2006, 06:50 PM
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Jules, unless they've moved it, I think you'll find Thursley is in Surrey, not Hants!
One of my favourite places + for me one of most devastating events of past year was the destructive fire started by some pyromaniac moron whch destroyed so much of this jewel. I think the Sand Lizards have gone.
From an ecological point of view it'll be interesting to see how communities are recovering, but I think it'll still be rather sad to see! |
31-12-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5 Jules, unless they've moved it, I think you'll find Thursley is in Surrey, not Hants!
One of my favourite places + for me one of most devastating events of past year was the destructive fire started by some pyromaniac moron whch destroyed so much of this jewel. I think the Sand Lizards have gone.
From an ecological point of view it'll be interesting to see how communities are recovering, but I think it'll still be rather sad to see! | Yes, it would certainly be interesting to know the effect of the fire. There is a view that fires were once a commonplace and might even help to maintain a 'real' heathland fauna (whatever that is  ) - a lot of reptiles and insects can elude fires if these are flashfires - burning out quickly and moving on. I've no experience and it does seem risky but certainly on our upland heaths (which, admittedly, are a lot larger) regular controlled burns seem to have minimal impact on the fauna. |
01-01-2007, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5 Jules, unless they've moved it, I think you'll find Thursley is in Surrey, not Hants!
One of my favourite places + for me one of most devastating events of past year was the destructive fire started by some pyromaniac moron whch destroyed so much of this jewel. I think the Sand Lizards have gone.
From an ecological point of view it'll be interesting to see how communities are recovering, but I think it'll still be rather sad to see! | Oops. Well it must be must be very close Thanks for that.
Yes, that's one thing I want to check out before the meeting-the effects of the fire and whether there are restrictions, whilst recovery takes place.
Also, the need for B&B's if members are doing an overnight job, if they're not camping.
Any input gratefully received.
Jules
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01-01-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Yes, that's one thing I want to check out before the meeting-the effects of the fire and whether there are restrictions, whilst recovery takes place.
| I found this bit about the fire, the effects and recovery. The Environmental Project Consulting Group
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01-01-2007, 02:16 PM
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Multimap centered on Thursley Common car park here
News report about the fire with a man bailed for arson here.
Thursley is OS map 186 ref SU 901 417
There is a YHA at Hindehead here
The closest stations are Milford and Whitley (just right of the A3 on the map, a bit further away are Farnham, Haslemere and Godalming. For those driving, the A3 joins the M25, and the A331 (pan out and north) joins the M3.
I was at a wedding reception that weekend and from the garden we were overlooking the whole area involved in the fire, it was huge !. It had been burning for some days previous with huge smoke clouds dominating the local area. |
01-01-2007, 02:17 PM
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Sounds like it should recover well in time Jules, doesn't look like the Odes will have been effected much if at all.
I'm planning to camp when we come down as is Boddie. |
01-01-2007, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fbcpmike Multimap centered on Thursley Common car park here
News report about the fire with a man bailed for arson here.
Thursley is OS map 186 ref SU 901 417
The closest stations are Milford and Whitley (just right of the A3 on the map, a bit further away are Farnham, Haslemere and Godalming. For those driving, the A3 joins the M25, and the A331 (pan out and north) joins the M3.
I was at a wedding reception that weekend and from the garden we were overlooking the whole area involved in the fire, it was huge !. It had been burning for some days previous with huge smoke clouds dominating the local area. | Thanks for that-very helpful. The map looks just what we need to all meet up at the car park.
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01-01-2007, 02:28 PM
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I revised that post to include the local YHA at Hindhead just up the A3. Not found any campsites locally but I know there are some in that area. |
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