A Butterfly ID training event in 2024 was not followed up by establishing a regular transect. In addition 2024 was a very disappointing year for butterflies. However, in the spring of 2025, Martin and Jan Hegmann agreed to lead the Butterfly group. An existing butterfly survey up Batch Valley, established by the late Heather Hathaway, was revived and a small team of enthusiastic surveyors have managed to carry out weekly surveys. The route includes varied and attractive habitats including the valley base, hedgerows, pastures and rocky paths. Satisfying numbers of a variety of species have often been recorded. Please email Jan Hegmann if you would like to participate in 2026.
