Natural History Group

Field Trip Report – Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley in Wharfdale, 21 August

I'm pleased to report that this was our best attended field trip to date with seven members present on a dry, bright morning. The reserve, maintained by Wharfedale Naturalists, was formally a waste tip, but is now a refuge for wildlife and proved a very good venue for our group. There were still a wide variety of flowers in bloom with attendant insect life, and although the pond was fenced-off, both dragonflies and damselflies were noted by members. Consensus from those attending was that Sun Lane was a good location to be visited throughout the year.

Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus on Meadow Cranesbill by Len Morris	Red Bartsia by Julia Kay
Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus by Len Morris	Marmalade Hoverfly by John Stringer
Unknown caterpiller by Phil Reeds	Unnamed plant by Phil Reeds
Unnamed plant by Phil Reeds	Teazle by Phil Reeds

Next field trip: This will be on 18 September when we will try to find fungi in Grass Wood, Grassington. Meet there at 9.00 am. All Ilkley Camera Club members welcome.

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