Iford today hosts a wonderful community event called "Butterfly Day", which is a celebration and exploration of the wildlife that we enjoy in the valley here at Iford. Click here for details.
In association with Butterfly Conservation, moth traps were set up last night, and a fantastic haul of around 60 different species of large moths are now on display. These will be released again at the end of the afternoon, of course!
This year we are particularly pleased to welcome the RSPB back with their fascinating displays of birdlife in the valley. In conjunction with the butterfly and moth brigade, they will be orchestrating wildlife walks during the afternoon around the meadows and hillsides.
And there's a little bonus for those with an interest in chiropterophilia too. The Vincent Wildlife Trust, with the help of Natural England which administers the Special Site of Scientific Interest in the valley, has set up an infrared camera to allow us to watch the baby Greater Horseshoe Bats in the barn. This protected species is very rare indeed, and so it is a great privilege to be able to see inside such a healthy roost.
It all kicks off at 11:30am, so we hope to see you later! And the best thing about Butterfly Day...? It's free to enter!
The tearoom will be open from 12 until 5, and the garden open as usual from 2pm.
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And what a huge success it was! Families swarmed from all over the area to picnic in the Valley, enjoying butterfly craft-making to the chilled-out sounds of Eironic. Then off for a scrummy tea at Iford Manor. So sorry if you missed it! There's always next year...
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