The Warnham Butterfly Fields are an informal 20-acre butterfly reserve managed by a local community conservation group - Wild About Warnham, led by David Bridges (a BC Sussex branch member and former BC employee). The fields are located on the edge of Warnham Village, a couple of miles to the northwest of Horsham. This interesting site was once farmland but with some sensitive conservation management, it now offers a mix of open wildflower-rich grassland, scrub and regenerating Sallow - not unlike a mini-Knepp in some ways.
The butterfly list is extensive with 33 species having been recorded in recent years, but it is primarily important for Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Brown Hairstreak, Silver-washed Fritillary and a large population of Purple Emperor. White Admiral and White-letter Hairstreak also turn up occasionally.
It is good for birds with breeding Yellowhammer, Garden Warbler and Nightingale.
All 10.00am til 1.00pm unless stated otherwise
Warnham Butterfly Fields: By the gate at the top of Tilletts Lane, Warnham at 9.55am – Park carefully in the laybys. Map ref TQ154340 - What3words twee.live.wallet
Top Common: Car Park at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane at 9.55am. Map ref TQ149321 - What3words green.crash.like
For more information and to let us know you plan to attend: Mobile 07840 871755 or email wildwarnham@btinternet.com
