Leader: Brian Bainbridge (Biodiversity Officer, Hepburn Shire Council)
What are the habitat features that aid survival of the rare Bright-eyed Brown Butterfly? Brian will take us on a walking tour to inspect some sites around Trentham where habitat restoration has been carried out to support this special butterfly. We will then drive to Lyonville and follow the Domino trail east for about 700m to inspect the upper Coliban River where the Butterfly has been observed in a high quality remnant site – giving us a reference for habitat restoration (too early for BEB but Cyril’s Brown can be seen along the trail here).
Meet: for car pooling and 1.00pm departure from the northern end of the Car Park north of the Railway Goods Shed, Kennedy St. Castlemaine
OR meet at 2.00pm Bath St, near the corner with Albert St, Trentham. Parking may be available at the new ‘Mechanics’ community hall. Shops and cafes are close by if people want to get there earlier for lunch.
Bring: Water, snacks, clean sturdy shoes, chairs and afternoon tea.
The Field Trip will be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.