Brown Hairstreak Butterflies

Our neighboring parish of Soberton has had sightings of the Brown Hairstreak butterfly (Thecla betulae), a highly protected species.

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/brown-hairstreak

These butterflies could now be found in and around Shedfield in hedgerows and woodland, any sighting could significantly help stop Five Oaks Quarry.

If you live, work or walk in the vicinity of Five Oaks Farm and happen to see one please ensure it is reported to Butterfly Conservation:

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/recording-and-monitoring

Please also notify the Assistant Clerk for Shedfield Parish Council including any photographs of the butterfly and location sighted on the email address below:

assistantclerk@shedfieldparishcouncil.org.uk