Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
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Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
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Wild Walk - Purple Emperor Walk at Cloud Wood
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Join us for a morning walk around Cloud Wood seeking and identifying Purple Emperor butterflies
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies
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Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
Surveying Butterflies and Moths
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Join John Attiwell to explore butterfly & moth surveying, counting, & conservation with Essex Wildlife Trust!
Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join the RSPB’s Project Officer on board the Fleet Explorer to get some of the best views possible of little terns and learn more about this vital colony.