Butterfly transect volunteer

Butterfly transect volunteer

Multiple locations:

Lowick Common,

Near Lowick Green, Lowick Green, Cumbria, LA12 8EA

Silver-washed fritillary Whitbarrow Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Keen Lepidopterist needed to count butterflies in an idyllic location on sunny days April to September.

Position details

Duration:

-

Commitment:

Any Day

Frequency:

Weekly

We’re looking to recruit new volunteers to take on the butterfly transects at these nature reserves following the retirement of other volunteers.

This is a perfect opportunity for a keen naturalist with good butterfly ID skills who is retired or has flexible working arrangements.  

We need someone to walk the transect ideally once a week from April to September noting all the butterflies they see. Flexibility is essential as the weather has to be warm, sunny and relatively still to be able to do the survey.

Full training in methodology will be given and help with identification will be provided.  We will always try and find a substitute for those weeks you are away or on holiday.

Retiring volunteers are happy to show you the transect route to help you get started.

Butterfly Transect Volunteer Surveyor role description

Contact details

Contact Scott Petrek via email at volunteering@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk