Butterfly Site: Calvert Jubilee, Bucks

 
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Grid reference: SP683249
A reclaimed brick pit and rubbish tip 6½ miles east of Bicester. The scrubby area around the lake contains a large variety of flowering plants, which support a range of butterflies. Leave Bicester on the A41(T) towards Aylesbury, turn left and go north through Edgcott. Go over the crossroads between Charndon and Calvert and park in the small car park on the right opposite Greatmoor Sailing club, or on the opposite side of the road to the reserve.
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Species recorded here
Black Hairstreak
Dark Green Fritillary
Dingy Skipper
Green Hairstreak
Grizzled Skipper
Purple Emperor
Purple Hairstreak
Silver-washed Fritillary
White-letter Hairstreak
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