Summer Butterfly and Bird Walk 
Come and join for a summer wander around our wildflower rich meadows as we look for many Butterflies that call the farm home. 

Our guided butterfly walk last year saw us enjoy brilliant views of several stunning species including Dark- Green Fritillary, Common Blue, Wall Brown, Small & Large Skippers and good numbers of Small Copper amongst lots of commoner butterflies such as Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper and Ringlet.

Whilst keeping our eyes open for Butterflies we will also be looking for the fantastic range of bird life that use the farm. Both our resident and migrant species will be coming to the end of their breeding seasons with the latter, including our stunning Redstarts, feeding up ready for the southward migration in early Autumn. Young raptors will be on the wing by now, their noisy food begging betraying the presence in the woods and hedgerows and with a bit of luck we may see four or five species during our walk.

We’ll be walking at the fabulous High Leas Farm, Riber – this exciting regenerative farming hub with its fantastic mix of woodland, grassland, hedgerows and scrub is the perfect place to enjoy a great variety of butterfly and bird life. 

Born and raised in Derbyshire, Antony has been walking the highways and byways of his home county since he was a boy. Always a keen naturalist and birder Antony worked for the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust before starting Natural Derbyshire Tours. He is a long term volunteer for the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project where he developed a passion for talking to the public about nature and showing them the fantastic wildlife our fabulous County has to offer. With a particular passion for urban wildlife, Antony started a local community conservation group focused on helping Derby’s vulnerable Swift population and the groups ever popular evening Swift watching walks were his first steps to becoming the experienced guide he is today. Antony is 47 and lives in Derby with his wife Emma and their son Michael.

What to Bring 
We will take a gentle stroll across the farm on mown but sometimes uneven paths.  Please dress for the great British weather and wear sturdy footwear.  

Toilets are available at the start and end of our walk.

Enquiries

Please email info@heartwoodsfc.com for any further details or visit Heartwood - Home (heartwoodsfc.com)