NEW DATE! Guided walk to see the wildlife on Bottom Coombe Quarry

Bottom Coombe, Easton, Portland

This will be an opportunity to see some of the special flora and fauna that this wildlife conservation site is renowned for. A lot of practical work has been carried out on this Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) since the Portland Nature Community Interest Company were given responsibility for it, and the habitat has responded very positively.

Adonis Blue male – these stunning butterflies may still be on the wing at this time.

Chalkhill Blue male – the larvae of this species feed on Horseshoe Vetch which is abundant at Bottom Coombe and should be in flower. The adult butterfly is on the wing in August.

The Dingy Skipper is another early flying species – the larvae feed on Birdsfoot Trefoil, as do the larvae of the threatened limestone form of the Silver-studded Blue:-

ALL WELCOME!   We shall be meeting at 2pm at the southern end of Park Road ; this walk will follow the morning event on Broadcroft Quarry.

Leaders: Bryan Edwards and Nigel Spring.

Slender Tare Ervium gracile

a scarce member of the vetch family

still found on disturbed ground at Bottom Coombe

It always helps us with our planning if you can let us know if you are aiming to join us (though not essential).