Wykeham Forest. Meet at North Moor Research Station – SE 947 863 @ 10.00 am. Please wear suitable footwear for a forest walk and bring a packed lunch.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungi Foray – Wykeham Forest URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungi-foray-wykeham-forest/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3000@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Meet at Reasty Car Park – SE 965 943 @ 10.00 am. Please wear suitable footwear for a forest walk and bring a packed lunch.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungi Foray – Broxa Forest URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungi-foray-broxa-forest/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2978@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be repeating our successful 4hr boat trip of last ye ar. Costs have yet to be finalised but you can get the date in your diary. More details as soon as they are available.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Boat trip 1st Oct URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/boat-trip-1st-oct/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3006@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:‘Winter birdwatching at Tophill Low. This is a reserve b ased around two reservoirs but also includes marshes and pools. It is a go od site for ducks\, grebes\, kingfisher and maybe even an otter’.
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The reserve has toilets. There is no cafe so bring pack up! All access is on paths although some can be muddy.
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Entrance fee is £3.50 per person (bring cash a s I cannot remember if it accepts cards).
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The reserve is all on the flat and most watching is from hides. Bring binoculars (and telescopes if you have them).
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It is a large site but you can just cherry pick the nearby bits f or those of us less mobile.
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For more i nformation see :- Tophill Low Nature Reserve
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There is n o limit on numbers but if you could let Rob Stark know if you are coming i t makes it easier on the day to manage. If you can offer a lift or need a lift please let Rob know and we will try to match everyone up.’
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231120 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tophill Low for birdwatching URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/tophill-low-for-birdwatching/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3029@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be checking the bat boxes at these locations and als o at doing some box refurbishment at Broadhead. Bring a packed lunch and s uitable footwear. We will be following similar guidelines as last year reg arding the wearing of gloves and FFP3 masks. I will have these available f or any East or North Yorkshire bat group members. Anyone who has recently had covid\, or has been in contact with someone who has\, must provide a n egative test result. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in attending.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Wykeham and Broadhead bat box check URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/wykeham-and-broadhead-bat-box- check/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3101@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
Message from John Hume:-
\nMy ad-hoc field o utings will be on 7th May to Riccaldale to see the bluebells and other spr ing flowers (weather permitting). Meeting at 10am on the roadside verge ju st before Pockley village SE63506 85476. It will be a 5.5 mile walk so eve ryone needs to be reasonably fit! Just one uphill section. This can go on the website and out via email. Future excursions after this will be posted on the SFN WhatsApp group only\, with maybe only 24-48 hours notice as th ey will be dependent on weather\, how I am feeling and whether I can think of somewhere to go. Please contact John on 07717 220152.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bluebells at Riccaldale 7th May URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bluebells-at-riccaldale-7th-ma y/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3032@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be checking the bat boxes here. Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. We will be following similar guidelines as last ye ar regarding the wearing of gloves and FFP3 masks. I will have these avail able for any East or North Yorkshire bat group members. Anyone who has rec ently had covid\, or has been in contact with someone who has\, must provi de a negative test result. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interest ed in attending. Full details will be sent to those registering to attend.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Keldy Bat box check. URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/keldy-bat-box-check/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3031@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be checking the bat boxes at the 3 locations in Dalb y Forest. Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. We will be following similar guidelines as last year regarding the wearing of gloves and FFP3 masks. I will have these available for any East or North Yorkshire bat gro up members. Anyone who has recently had covid\, or has been in contact wit h someone who has\, must provide a negative test result. Please contact Ni ck Gibbons at bats@scarb oroughfieldnats.co.uk if you are interested in attending.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dalby Forest bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/dalby-forest-bat-box-checks/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3600@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to blow some cobwebs out after Christmas and get th e bird list going. Details to follow but contact Rob Stark if you are inte rested.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tophill Lows URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/tophill-lows/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3812@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the YWT Filey beach survey on 1st April\, meeting at the Filey Country Park café at 11.30. There will be some ‘rock hopping’ required on the Brigg but for anyone not feeling they wish to do this he there will be someone staying with you and keeping you interested. Stout footwear and a packed lunch would be useful.
\nNo te that there has been a whole series of Shoresearch dates published and c irculated to all members which you are free to attend – see below.
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We will carry out checks on the boxes at Wykeham and Broadhe ad. Meet at Hackness Village hall at 10.00am. Packed lunch and stout footw ear required plus hard hat if you have one. As before we will be following our biosecurity protocol with masks\, gloves etc. Please contact Nick Gib bons if you are interested in attending.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Wykeham and Broadhead bat box check URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/wykaeham-and-broadhead-bat-box -check/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3810@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will carry out checks on the boxes at Keldy. Meet at Keld y at 10.00am. Packed lunch and stout footwear required plus hard hat if yo u have one. As before we will be following our biosecurity protocol with m asks\, gloves etc. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in at tending. We may go on and check the boxes at Cropton afterwards.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Keldy bat box check URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/keldy-bat-box-check-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3875@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be doing our bat box check at these sites starting a t 10.00am. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested in helping.< /p> DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bat box checks Wykeham and Broadhead URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bat-box-checks-wykeham-and-bro adhead/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3876@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
We will be doing our bat box check at these sites starting a t 10.00am. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested in helping.< /p> DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dalby and Pexton bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/dalby-and-pexton-bat-box-check s/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3931@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
We will check the boxes at Dalby Beck and Pexton. Meet at th e lumbergills statue on Dalby Forest drive ( alive.classics.president SE 8 5255 85990 ) at 10.00am.
\nPlease contact Nick Gibbons if you are co ming – note for those that are coming to Dalby and do not have an existin g car pass you can get free entry/exit but you will have to report in to t he FC visitor centre to register your car number!
\nBring packed lun ch and wear suitable stout footwear.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dalby Bat Box check URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/dalby-bat-box-check/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3932@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
We will carry out the bat box checks at Keldy and Cropton.\n
Meet at Cropton boxes at 10.00am ( riverboat.discussed.bikers SE 7 5511 91525 ).
\nPlease contact Nick Gibbons if you are coming – note there is no phone signal at Keldy.
\nBring packed lunch and wear su itable stout footwear.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cropton and Keldy bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/cropton-and-keldy-bat-box-chec ks-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3938@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The YNU are having one of their field meetings at Raincliffe Woods to which all Scarborough Nats members are invited. There will be an introduction at Hackness village hall after which attendees will walk the woods. More details to follow.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods with the YNU URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods-with-the-ynu/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3953@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join Ginny Leeming for an exploration of the rock pools at H olbeck. Meet at the Holbeck car park at 9.45. Remember that it is pay and display so better to park in an adjacent road. Wear suitable clothing and bring something to collect samples in.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock pooling – Holbeck URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-holbeck/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3954@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join Ginny Leeming for some rock pooling at Crook Ness Meet at the Crook Ness car park at 9.30. The car park is quite small so car sha ring if possible. Wear suitable clothing and bring something to collect sa mples in.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock pooling at Crook Ness URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-at-crook-ness-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2986@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Another chance to see al that wildlife they we so often igno re on our doorstep. A small net and a collecting dish are useful. Meet at Holbeck car park 1.30pm. Low tide is 3pm at 0.9m.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seashore excursion – South Bay Scarborough URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/seashore-excursion-south-bay-s carborough/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2994@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to do a botany survey on a couple of meadows left r ough for wildlife\, including Barn owls and then to stay on and see what b ats are using the area. This is a re-arranged meeting we had to cancel for bad weather. There are cut paths but for the botany we will be walking th rough rough grass so stout footwear is essential.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T230000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Langdale End for botany and bats URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/langdale-end-for-botany-and-ba ts/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2983@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:As last year Ian Popely is having an Open Garden afternoon o n 29th July at Broxa in aid of Pulmonary fibrosis charity. This would have been Ian and Pauline’s 45th Wedding anniversary and close to P auline’s birthday on 1st Aug. The garden will be open 2- 4:30pm and there is adequate parking space. Tea and cakes will be available and a donations box will be available.
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Ian will organise a tombola or r affle or maybe ‘guess how many Phlox Paniculata Pauline had in her garden collection’ – good fun and I hope he can find the answer. £1 a guess and a nice prize for the winner. There will also be a book stall again.
\n< p> \nIan sends his thanks you in advance for support of the event. For info: he has set up a memory garden on Pauline’s behalf: https://w ww.tearfund.org/campaigns/in-memory/memory-garden?#tribute
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We hope to see some of you there.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Open garden 29th July – Broxa URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/open-garden-29th-july-broxa/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2988@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Another chance to do some rock-pooling and see some of the s trange and wonderful species on our doorstep. A small net and collection d ish are useful. Meet at car park at end of Bridge Holme Lane 12pm. Low tid e is 1.50pm at 0.54m
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seashore excursion at Boggle Hole URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/seashore-excursion-at-boggle-h ole/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2981@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to see what the beavers have been up to after the l ast 4 years. Numbers will be restricted to 12 so you will need to book. Co ntact Nick Gibbons nicholas.gibbons123@btinternet.com to book. It will be an evening event with timings and meeting details to follow.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T193000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Keldy for Beavers URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/keldy-for-beavers/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2951@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social get together at Throxenby Mere. Bring some bits and pieces of eats to share and something to drink.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pot luck supper social at Throxenby Mere URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/pot-luck-supper-social-at-thro xenby-mere/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2976@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We are having a stand a stand at the Raincliffe Woods open d ay. We will be highlighting the work of the Scarborough Field Nats and hav ing various children’s activities etc. We will be looking for help during the day and if you can assist even for a few hours please contact either R ob Stark or one of the committee. Times above include setting up and also packing away. If anyone has a gazebo we could borrow for the day that woul d be really helpful.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods Day 19th Aug URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods-day-19th-aug/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2987@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Jane Pottas will lead an exploration of the rockpools and sh oreline at the lowest tide of the year. Low water 12.36. Refreshments avai lable in café afterwards. Meet at top of path to beach\, NZ915108 at 11.00 am. Limited parking beside the road to Whitby Holiday Park\, or walk along the Cleveland Way from Whitby. Wear footwear suitable for getting wet.
\nCar sharing would be best. If parking at the Abbey then need to add 20-30 mins for getting to the cliff top at Saltwick. Also it is a steep pa th down into the bay.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seashore excursion – Saltwick Bay Whitby URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/seashore-excursion-selwick-bay -flamborough/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2952@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
A second go at this local wetland site to see what we can fi nd. In 2022 a reduced survey has a number of potential Nathusius’ and Whis kered bats.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seamer Mere Point survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/seamer-mere-point-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2941@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to bring up anything of interest by members during the summer break and for reports on Fungi. Moths and butterflies\, Plants and Birds by our Society recorders.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Members evening and recorders reports URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/members-evening-and-recorders- reports/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2964@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be doing our check on the bat boxes as usual. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in attending.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T133000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Keldy bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/keldy-bat-box-checks/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2963@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be doing our annual check on the bat boxes plus some maintenance work to clear some vegetation and possible replace some boxes . Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T143000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Wykeham and Broadhead bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/wykeham-and-broadhead-bat-box- checks-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2942@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk and workshop by Carol Hobart.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A citizens journey into science URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungi-foray-and-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2943@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Geoff Edmonds will explore various wildlife issues faced by the RSPCA.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Exploring wildlife issues with the RSPCA URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/exploring-wildlife-issues-with -the-rspca/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3003@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be repeating our joint Quiz night with Ryenats and W hitby Nats at the Rugby club so keep the date open for a fun evening.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Quiz Night URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/quiz-night/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2944@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:After the AGM Rob Stark will give the Presidential Address o n the Birds of the Forest.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:AGM and Presidential Address – Birds of the Forest URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/agm-and-presidential-address-b irds-of-the-forest/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3008@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our first event of 2024 and some of our recorders will be de tailing what has been happening in 2023 covering bats\, hoverflies\, beetl es and birds.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240109T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240109T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Recoders Meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/recoders-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3009@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Amy King will be giving a talk on the life of a seabird rese archer.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The life of a seabird researcher URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-life-of-a-seabird-research er/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3026@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a bat hibernation check at Ravenscar tunnel . It is a 10.30am meet at the National Trust Office NZ 980 016. Please ema il Nick Gibbons (nicho las.gibbons123@btinternet.com) to advise if you are going to attend
\nFor people attending these underground events\, hard hats\, wellingt ons\, warm coat\, or overalls\, gloves\, torch with spare batteries are es sential\, some food and warm drink recommended. Please ensure that you cl ean your hands before eating and drinking after visiting the underground s ites (Hand wipes & cleaner are carried in First Aid Rucksacks).
\n< /p> DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ravenscar Tunnel bat hibernation check. URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ravenscar-tunnel-hibernation-c heck/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3010@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Jim Middleton will give a talk on the lift of Walter Gyngell
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Curious life of Walter Gyngell URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-curious-life-of-walter-gyn gell/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3011@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Stuart Swan – Staithes to Flamborough – 100 millio n years of Yorkshire Wildlife
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Staithes to Flamborough URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/staithes-to-falmborough/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3051@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Nats are helping with a walk in Raincliffe woods. We wil l be doing a walk looking at any wildife we can find from 1800hrs until du sk after which those that are interested in seeing what bats are about can stay on. Please book through the Raincliffe Woods Community Enterprise we b site if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods walk URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods-walk/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3097@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Following his talk\, Stuart Swann will kindly lead a field t rip to look at the geology of Filey Brigg. We will meet at coble landing F iley 7 April at 10 am (ending 12 to 12.30). There is a limit of 15 members so you need to book by texting or emailing Nick Gibbons. As usual I wil l keep a list and will run a reserve list\, if required\, and so if you bo ok and are unable to attend please ensure you let me know of the cancellat ion to enable someone else to attend. There are some details of what we wi ll see in the attached document (FN Brigg walk.pages .)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T123000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Filey Brigg geology visit URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/filey-brigg-geology-visit/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3013@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk on the History\, Wildlife and the Future of Raincliff e Woods by Society members Joan Childs and Brian Cockerill.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3052@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Nats are assisting with some walks in Raincliffe Woods. The time of this walk is yet to be finalised and maybe in the afternoon. P lease book through the Raincliffe Woods Community Enterprise web site if y ou are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T123000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods walk URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods-walk-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3030@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be checking the bat boxes at Keldy only and not doin g Cropton until the autumn. Bring suitable footwear. We will be following similar guidelines as last year regarding the wearing of gloves and FFP3 m asks. I will have these available for any East or North Yorkshire bat grou p members. Anyone who has recently had covid\, or has been in contact with someone who has\, must provide a negative test result. Please contact Nic k Gibbons if you are interested in attending.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Keldy bat box checks URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/keldy-and-cropton-bat-box-chec ks-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3012@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Rob Stark
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Birds of the Forest URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/birds-of-the-forest/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3089@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:An initial point survey of the YWT Filey Dams site to see wh at bats are using the site. Meet at the Filey Dams car park. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240607T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240607T233000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bat survey – Filey Dams URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bat-survey-filey-dams/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3054@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Meet Arboretum carpark ( SE706697). The arboretum is 50 ha o f varied habitat including ancient woodland\, parkland with specimen trees \, meadows\, wetlands and open water. There are over 700 trees in the coll ection\, all labelled and of known provenance\, giving excellent opportuni ties for studying insect-plant interactions. Preliminary recording shows a rich insect fauna. Contact Alastair Fitter for further details.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:YNU Entomological Section visit to Castle Howard URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ynu-entomological-section-visi t-to-castle-howard/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3499@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to revisit 3 of the quarries in Dalby Forest lookin g for plants and invertebrates. Meet at Bickley Gate car park at 10.00am w here we will try and do car shares to reduce the number in the Forest. Bri ng a packed lunch and suitable footwear and tick protection. Contact Nick Gibbons if you have any queries.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dalby quarries for plants and inverts URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/dalby-quarries-for-plants-and- inverts/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3500@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to walk along the beach at Hunmanby gap and explore the cliff plant life and also look for fossils etc. Meet at the Hunmanby gap car park at 1.00 when tide should be ebbing. Wear suitable footwear an d bring a snack for a good hike!
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T180000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hunmanby gap for botany and geology URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/hunmanby-gap-for-botany-and-ge ology/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3022@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A look for butterflies and insects on the reserve\, in parti cular looking for White-letter hairstreak on the Elms. Meet at the reserve (TA 0116 7913) and park on the grass just inside the entrance to the vill age hall rather than in the road please.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T130000 LOCATION:Staxton Nature reserve SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Staxton for butterflies and insects URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/staxton-for-butterflies-and-in sects/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3095@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to learn a bit about wood pasture with Sam Newton a nd to find out about White-clawed crayfish and the plan to create a haven for them from YWT project officer Vanessa Barlow. The evening will consist of a walk round the farm with our two guides followed by a pot luck suppe r at Rock House\, so bring something that you can share around of the edib le variety. There is a number of chairs but if you have a collapsible chai r please bring one.
\nThe walk will include some uneven terrain\, bo ggy areas and a steep slope to climb\, so please come prepared and make su re you bring suitable footwear. The site is also good for bats so as it ge ts dark we should be able to identify a few species while we have supper. Make sure you bring suitable footwear for the farm walk.
\nMeeting p lace Grid Ref SE923893. The approach to ‘Rock House’ is signed at the bott om of the lane and is the second entrance on the bend\, the first being Tr outsdale Lodge. Please come up the track and park. There is limited parkin g space so if you are able it would be good to car share.
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A second chance to look for butterflies and insects on the r eserve\, in particular looking for White-letter hairstreak on the Elms. Me et at the reserve and park on the grass just inside the entrance rather th an in the road please.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T130000 LOCATION:Staxton Nature reserve SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Staxton Nature reserve for butterflies and insects URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/staxton-nature-reserve-for-but terflies-and-insects/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3100@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:I have had this message from Ian Popely regarding an event w hich we have supported in the past. For our new members Pauline served on the Scarborough Nats committee for many years and was also an avid botany and butterfly surveyor.
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\nJust to let you all know that I am planning to hold a final Open Garden in memory of Pauline at Broxa this year\, on Saturday 3rd August(on what would have been her 70th Birthday)\ , between 2.00 and 4:30pm. at 2\, Red Briar Cottages Broxa YO13 0BP
\n< p>There will be good company\, cakes etc.\, a book stall\, plant sales and the garden’s phlox should be in full flower.\nThere is no entrance fee\, but donations towards refreshments would be welcomed.
\nIf yo u cannot make it on the day\, but wish to make a donation to APF in memory of Pauline\, you can find details on https://www.actionpf.org/informati on-and-support/personal-stories
\nSo far over £5000 has been rai sed for APF research.
\nAs it is the final Open Garden at Broxa I am holding a special raffle and there are two amazing prizes. Pauline purcha sed an award winning Phlox watercolour ( value £1200) and a limited editio n print ( value £150) and raffle tickets can be purchased at £10 each and I hope to draw the winning ticket on the day. 1st Prize: the original pain ting. 2nd prize: The Print ( photos attached).
\nI hope you feel th is is a good idea. I will also invite RHS Hardy Plant Society members as w ell as friends of Pauline for this final celebration.
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Meet Bog Hall SE725707.
\nWe have privileged access to a private part of the estate which includes ancient woodland\, wetland an d veteran trees. This is a 2-day meeting\, not a residential\, so members can attend either or both days.
\nContact: Sarah White for details DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:YNU visit to Castle Howard 10th and 11th August URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ynu-visit-to-castle-howard-10t h-and-11th-august/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3558@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Meet at Filey boat club at bottom of hill from the park at 1 0.30. Low tide is 13.00hrs. Please let Ginny Leeming know if you are comin g. Wear suitable footwear and bring something for sample collection.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock pooling at Filey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-at-filey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3090@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A point survey of Pexton Ponds and the adjacent water bodies . FC are planning to make some alterations to the site and are keen to kno w what bats are using the area. Meet at the old FC visitor centre in Low D alby village at 7.15pm.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bat survey – Pexton Pond URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bat-survey-pexton-pond/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3071@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Another chance to go whale watching from Staithes. The trip will be departing at 07.30hrs. We will not be booking directly through the Nats but it is up to individuals to do their own booking and mention Scar borough Nats. The contact details are ‘Sean at 01947 840278’ More details can be obtained at Realstaithes.com. See below for more details. There ar e currently 5 members booked and we will try and organise car sharing near er the date\,
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\nWe will meet you on the far end of the sea front at Staithes\, near the harbour office\, then guide you down to the boat from there. Please allow at least 30 minut es to get from the carpark\, at the top of the hill\, onto the seafront an d then down the pier to the boat. Access on / off the boat will be via a l adder\, the tide will determined how much or little of a climb is needed.< /p>\n
The cost is £50.00 per person for the trip. We normally take payme nt on the day as the trip is dependant on weather.
\nIf you do need to cancel the trip we would appreciate as much notice as possible to enabl e us to offer your places to others.
\nPlease Note:
\nA point survey of Filey Dams as a follow up to our June vis it and we will be looking to see if we can find Nathusius’ pipistrelles am ongst the bats found. We will also be looking for the elusive Daubenton’s bat which we expected but did not record on our first visit. Meet at the m ain car park for 6.40. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are attending t o enable suitable points to be sorted out.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Filey Dams bat survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/filey-dams-bat-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3014@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A report on some of the Societies activities in 2023/4 by va rious recorders including botany and fungi.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Second recorders meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/second-recorders-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3092@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be supporting Whitby Nats in a point survey of the G rosmont area. We will meet at 6.40 on the North York Moors railway platfor m (NZ 82803 05278). ) at 6.40. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are inte rested and we will try and organise car share.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Grosmont bat survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/grosmont-bat-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3093@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A point survey of the YWT Burton Riggs reserve and adjacent water bodies to see what bats are using the area and particularly looking for Nathusius’ pipistrelles. Meet at the main entrance to the reserve off Lake View road (TA031833 at 6.00pm. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you ar e attending.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Burton Riggs bat survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/burton-riggs-bat-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3559@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Holbeck car park at 10.00. Please let Ginny Leem ing know if you are coming. Please wear suitable footwear and bring someth ing to collect samples in.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T143000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock pooling at South Bay Scarborough URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-at-south-bay-scar borough/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3548@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Sadly we have had to cancel this as the boat has had to go i n for repair and will not be available\,
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T133000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Scarborough boat trip – Cancelled URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/scarborough-boat-trip/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3015@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nigel Puckin on the status and history of Red kite s in Yorkshire.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Red Kites of Yorkshire URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-red-kites-of-yorkshire/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3556@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Once again we are having our Quiz night at the Scarborough R ugby Club with Whitby and Rye Nats. John Hume has again agreed to act as quizmaster and\, based on previous years\, will provide a mind teasing and humorous set of questions. There will be a pay bar and\, if anyone wants some food\, it is available from the bar downstairs. Guests are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T230000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Quiz Night URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/quiz-night-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3087@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Brian Cockerill will be leading a fungus foray.Meet at the F orestry Office in North Moors at 10.00hrs. Bring suitable footwear for ‘of f-piste’ walking in the forest and a packed lunch.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungi Foray – Wykeham URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungi-foray-wykeham/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3554@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT:Robert Iain Stark\; 07737400962\; info@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DESCRIPTION:Meet 9.45am for 10am start in cafe at Boggle Hole Youth Hos tel YO22 4UQ Grid Ref NZ954040 What3Words showrooms.having.songbird. Park on Mill Bank Car park and walk down the track.
\nCall Rob Stark 077 37 400962 for car sharing. Weather cancellation is unlikely but would be p osted on WhatsApp and an e-mail sent.
\nIf you have ever wondered wh at a beautiful pebble on the beach is and it’s story you will find this in teresting.
\nTony Kearsley a local geologist has offered to lead a t rip along the beach where we will look at some pebbles and hear the story of how they have travelled from Cumbria\, northern England\, Scotland and maybe even Norway!
\nLow tide is midday. We will be focusing on the top of the beach but not directly under the cliffs so hard hats are not ma ndatory. Please bring waterproofs and GOOD footwear as we may have to padd le across the Beck and the rocks can be slippy. It is a 300 metre walk and 50m descent to/from the car park on tarmac road – if this is a problem we can arrange for dropping nearer – contact leader.
\nYou can bring p ack up or buy food at the Youth Hostel (or both). The Youth Hostel have ki ndly given us use of the classroom so if it is wet we may retire there aft er a pebble foraging expedition.
\nMembers and Rotunda Geology Group and guests only meeting (and their guests). Members of either group free. Guests of members are asked for £2 donation.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T150000 LOCATION:Boggle Hole Youth Hostel @ Mill Beck\, Fylingthorpe\, Whitby YO22 4UQ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pebbles on the beach – what are they and where did they come from? URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/pebbles-on-the-beach-what-are- they-and-where-did-they-come-from/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3088@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Brian Cockerill will be leading a fungus foray. Meet at the Reasty Bank car park at 10.00hrs. Bring suitable footwear for ‘off-piste’ forest walking and also a packed lunch.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungi Foray – Broxa Forest URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungi-foray-broxa-forest-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3016@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Allan Rodda and Sam Newton on the staus of Shield bugs in Yorkshire
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North Yorkshire Shield bugs URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/north-yorkshire-shield-bugs/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3017@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Steve Bushell on his experiences of meadow managem ent at Broadhead Farm
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T210000 LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Agm and Presidential address – The making of a meadow URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/agm-and-presidential-address-t he-making-of-a-meadow/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3737@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to shake off last night’s festivities effects and l ook for some winter flowering plants and other things. Meet 1 pm at the en trance to Peasholm Park . We will then go up into the glen to look for the dippers as well\, and then maybe onto the open air theatre and look for t he kingfisher. A visit to a cafe could be added!
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250101T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250101T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:1st Jan walk at Peasholm Park URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/1st-jan-walk-at-peasholm-park/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3585@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what is happening to our wildlife at night. Find out what nocturnal bird activity takes place after dark with t he talk by Will Scott on nocturnal migration of birds.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nocturnal migration of birds URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/nocturnal-migration-of-birds/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3602@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at Woodend mu seum and see some of the artifacts that are not on display. A tour by Jim Middleton.
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Note that this is restricted to 5 persons for each of the two days (See also 6th Feb). We will be making a list for eac h day and making a reserve list where necessary so if you successfully boo k and then later find you are not able to attend please make sure you let us know so we can utilise all the limited spaces.
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Contac t Nick Gibbons to book a place.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A behind the scenes view of Woodend museum URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/a-view-behind-the-scenes-at-wo odend-museum/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3604@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at Woodend mu seum and see some of the artifacts that are not on display. A tour by Jim Middleton.
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Note that this is restricted to 5 persons for each of the two days (See also 5th Feb). We will be making a list for eac h day and making a reserve list where necessary so if you successfully boo k and then later find you are not able to attend please make sure you let us know so we can utilise all the limited spaces.
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Contac t Nick Gibbons to book a place.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A behind the scenes visit to Woodend Museum URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/a-behind-the-scenes-visit-to-w oodend-museum/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3589@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Dr Africa Gomez of Hull University and Hull Natural History Society will give us a talk on a group of insects that most of us seem to know little about and which have a fascinating life.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Bush-Crickets of North Yorkshire URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-bush-crickets-of-north-yor kshire/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3798@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This a Zoom meeting organised by the YNU.
\nIn 2024 th e YNU provided a grant to assist 5 Yorkshire field workers attend a worksh op organised by Curlew Action. Mary Colwell\, its Director\, will give a t alk about its work and what has been happening in Yorkshire.
\nBooki ng will be via the YNU website
\nhttps://www.ynu.org.uk/join-the-ynu /shop/shop-categories-listing
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:YNU Curlew Zoom meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ynu-curlew-zoom-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3588@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will do our regular check on the old railway tunnel at Ra venscar to see search for any hibernating bats.
\nMeet at 10.00am at the National Trust visitor centre at Ravenscar. Wear suitable clothes for an underground activity and stout shoes or boots are recommended as it is often quite wet in the tunnel and can be slippery getting down into the c utting. Good torch required. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in coming.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ravenscar tunnel bat hibernation survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ravenscar-tunnel-bat-hibernati on-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3590@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A talk by Brian Walker about 50 years of studying May Moss a nd its importance for both wildlife and climate change.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Saving May Moss URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/saving-may-moss/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3591@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Jane Pottas will talk about our marine life that\, until the last few years the Society had largely not taken much notice of.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Exploring the seashore URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/exploring-the-seashore/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3819@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Louise Thompson will lead a walk in the upper part of Sawdon dale. Meet at Village Hall at 10am ( SE9393 8531 or what 3 words Content s.provoking.clock ) where parking is available.
\nWe will be looking out for flowers \, birds\, insects and anything else. The paths are very steep in places\, the dale is often muddy and the path crosses the stream 6 times! Good footwear\, +/- stick recommended. Contact Louise Thompson if interested. ( louisejcthompson@gmail.com )
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sawdondale URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/sawdondale/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3852@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
An evening meeting to see the bluebells in Raincliffe Woods with Louise Thompson. This will be an easy access stroll\, maybe going alo ng the footpath across the fields too. Thursday 8th May 7pm\, meeting at R aincliffe Gate car park ( SE9949 8885\, awoken.sprouted.birthdays )
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Raincliffe Woods ramble for Bluebells and other things URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/raincliffe-woods-ramble-for-bl uebells-and-other-things/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3592@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Joyce Scott will give us a talk on how to get into lichens. If you have a lens please bring it as there will be a chance to do some ha nds on viewing.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An introduction to Lichens URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/to-be-arranged/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3802@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This is a two day meeting and is non-residential so members can come to either or both days. It is a chance to meet members from other groups. The format on the day depends on what people want but normally pe ople splits into groups to survey a specific area or to look at specific t axa. Beginners and experts mix together as a learning experience. There is an optional meeting Sunday afternoon in a local village hall to discuss a nd collate the finds.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T160000 LOCATION:SE664890 @ Parking in field opposite Sleightholmedale Lodge SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:YNU meeting Sleightholmedale – Vice County 62 excursion URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ynu-meeting-sleightholmedale-v ice-county-62-excursion/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3817@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A trip down the Helwath Road track through the forest to loo k for Small pearl bordered fritillaries and anything else we can find. Mee t at the car park on the Helwath Road (SE953987) at 1.00pm.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Harwood Dale forest for fritillaries URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/harwood-dale-forest-for-fritil laries/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3854@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to get close up to some spectacular sea birds. An a ccessible walk for everyone. Meet at the RSPB centre at 09.00hrs when Keit h Wimbush has offered to guide us round. We will try and car share where p ossible.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bempton Rserve URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bempton-rserve/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3815@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will combine an evening of Nightjar surveying with a sear ch for Glowworms. Meeting point to be sorted. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested so we can sort out suitable locations and pairings.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T233000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nightjar survey evening plus Glowworms URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/nightjar-survey-evening-plus-g lowworms/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3818@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A check on the Glowworms at the site and a chance to survey some nearby areas. Meet at the Dalby Lumbergills car park (SE852859) at 8. 30pm. We will try and car share with those that have access passes so plea se let John Hume know if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T233000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Glowworms at Ellerburn bank – 24th June URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/glowworms-at-ellerburn-bank/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3816@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will combine an evening of Nightjar surveying with a sear ch for Glowworms. Meeting point to be sorted. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested so we can sort out suitable locations and pairings.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T233000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nightjar survey and Glowworms URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/nightjar-survey-and-gowworms/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3868@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Stuart Baines will lead a cetacean walk for members of the s ociety on the Marine Drive to take place Sunday 20th July\, meeting place to be the new Sea Watching Centre. Start time 10.00 to 12 noon. Weather p ermitting.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cetacean watch 20th July URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/cetacean-watch-20th-july/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3871@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Brian Walker is going to show us in detail what is so specia l about this site after his talk at the Rugby Club. Meet at 10.30am at the Bickley School House forest entrance (SE910928). We will travel in convoy from there to the site. Packed lunch and walking boots/stout footwear\, w ellies preferably. It will be uneven ground for walking. This is a jont me eting with Whitby Nats. There is a limit of 10 for the Scarborough Nats. C ontact Nick Gibbons if you are interested. As of 6th July I have 5 takers :-
\n| Angela Simpson \, Graham Basil\, Joan Childs\, Nick G and Rob Stark | \n
I will keep a list and one of reserves if this should be ne cessary.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:May Moss Friday 25th July URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/may-moss-friday-25th-july/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3858@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to go rock pooling at Boggle Hole. Meet at the car park ( NZ952037 ) for a 10.30 departure. Bring along any suitable containe rs and collection devices for specimens. Contact Ginny Leeming if you are interested or want more details.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock pooling at Boggle Hole URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/sunday-july-27th-at-boggle-hol e-meeting-at-1030/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3860@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to go rock pooling at Crook Ness. Meet at the car p ark ( TA025935 ) for a 10.30 departure. Bring along any suitable container s and collection devices for specimens. Contact Ginny Leeming if you are i nterested or want more details.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock Pooling at Crook Ness URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-at-crook-ness/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3880@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will sit and see what bat activity there is around the wi ndy pit regarding swarming and what activity there is at the new entrance. It can be a long night so bring some suitable clothing\, chair and some f ood/drink. We will be within the FC locked gates so access will have to be as a group going in and out unless you have your own pass key. We will tr y and car share to make things easier on the forest roads. Contact Nick Gi bbons if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T231500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Old Fat and Past it bat visit URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/old-fat-and-past-it-bat-visit/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3594@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to hear what the Society’s recorders have been up t o in the last 12 months and what new discoveries have been made.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Second recorders meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/second-recorders-meetin/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3862@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to go rock pooling at Holbeck. Meet at the car park (TA049867 ) for a 10.45 start. Note the car park has a time limit on it s o best to park nearby but please be respectful of access to adjacent prope rties. Bring a collection container and sieve or similar. Please contact G inny Leeming if you are interested or require further information.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T154500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rock Pooling at Holbeck URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/rock-pooling-at-holbeck/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3874@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be supporting the Whitby Nats on a point survey at E gton Bridge. We will meet at Egton Bridge in the parking area between St H edda’s church and the railway line (NZ80440535) at 6.40 where spots will b e allocated and any questions re use of the detectors sorted out. Would m ean leaving Scarborough at ca 17.30hrs. We will try to arrange car sharing . Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bat survey Egton bridge URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bat-survey-egton-bridge/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3595@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to better understand the local geology that has suc h an impact on our wildlife environment. Tony Kearsley (retired from Dept. of minerology at Natural History Museum London) will talk about the large variety of rocks that occur in our landscape and how they got there.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pebbles on North Yorkshire beaches URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/pebbles-on-north-yorkshire-bea ches/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3886@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
A chance to do a fungus foray at Wykeham Forest (N orth Moor) with Brian Cockerill. Meet at the research offices SE947863 at 10.00am.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungus foray – Wykeham woods URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungus-foray-wykeham-woods/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3888@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to do a fungus foray with Brian Cockerill at Broxa Forest (Turkey Carpet). Meet at SE975 929. (Provisionally so watch for any changes)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fungus foray Turkey Carpet URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fungus-foray-turkey-carpet/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3596@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Cath Bashforth has had to cry off so tonight we will be ‘fet ed’ with a Night at the Movies presented by John Hume. Your guess is as go od as mine but expect some good photography!
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A night at the movies! URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-cropton-beavers/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3597@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will have our Annual General Meeting which will be as bri ef as possible floowed by the Presidential Address.
\nThere has been a big rise in dolphin and whale sighting over the last few years. Stuart Baines will tell us about the common and uncommon cetacean species found o ff our coast.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:AGM followed by the Presidential address – Cetaceans of the Yorkshi re Coast URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/cetaceans-of-the-yorkshire-coa st/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3902@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:At 0ur first indoor meeting of the year we will hear from a number of recorders on what the Nats have been doing and finding in 2025 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Recorders meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/recorders-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3905@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
A chance to see some of our wintering birds. Meet in the Top hill Low car park at 10.00am. There is a charge for entry. We will aim to car share as far as possible.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tophill Low for birds URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/tophill-low-for-birds/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3903@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Derek Whiteley will give us a talk on Flies
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Flies unzipped with Derek Whiteley URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/fkies-unzipped-with-derek-whit eley/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3906@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:After the recent disasters with multiple mortalities Joe Red fern of the Whitby Lobster Hatchery will tell us a bit about what they are doing to maintain a sustainable industry.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Yorkshire Gold: Lobsters past\, present and future URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/whitby-lobster-hatchery/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3917@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our annual check on the bat hibernacula at Ravenscar railway tunnel. Meet by the National Trust kiosk in Ravenscar for a 10.30 depart. Bring a hard hat and a torch. The floor is often running with water so su itable footwear needed.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T140000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ravenscar tunnel bat hiberbation survey URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ravenscar-tunnel-bat-hiberbati on-survey/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3907@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Cath Bashford will update us on the Cropton Beaver and what the future may hold.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cropton beaver trial – research findings and what next for the beav er in Yorkshire… URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/beavers-an-update-on-the-cropt on-project-and-what-the-future-holds/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3908@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Sam Newton and Alan Rodda have stepped in and will give us a talk on those spectacular insects\, Longhorn beetles.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Longhorn Beetles URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/mind-the-hunmanby-gap/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3936@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Keith Wimbush will lead a dawn chorus walk at Harwood Dale F orest where we can expect a good selection of bird song for you to have a go at. Meet at the Helwath Road car park area at 4.30 ( SE 95365 98762\, homes.bulletins.prowl ). Please let Keith Know if you are attending.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T043000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T070000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dawn Chorus walk URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/dawn-chorus-walk/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3909@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Ana Cowie will talk us through the latest from the Shore sea rch project.Some of our members have taken part of this so should be of sp ecial interest.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:On the rocks: monitoring our intertidal wildlife. URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/the-shore-search-project/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3942@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Meeting at 2pm at the fishermen’s carpark SE 983 828 (W3W scorched.lake.without) ( first right turn on entering the Water Park). We will walk around the northern lakes and maybe visit the b ird hide/screen. Leaders Louise Thompson and John Hume.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Wykeham Lakes URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/wykeham-lakes/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3937@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Keith Wimbush will guide us round the RSPB reserve at Bempto n. Meet in the RSPB car park at 09.30 ( TA 19744 73904\, sprays.crypt.vari ation ). Please let Keith know if you are attending. We will try and car s hare where practical.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bempton for birds URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bempton-for-birds/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3934@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Looks like the weather is going to be a bit of an issue toni ght (30th June) so we are cancelling the Nightjar trip and rescheduling fo r Saturday 4th July with the same timings etc. Please let Nick Gibbons kno w if you can make
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We will have a look and see what Night jar activity we can find in the depths of Langdale Forest. Meet at the For est entrance beyond the Scout Hut ( SE 92774 92567 glossed.blues.intrudin g ) at 20.15. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are attending and we wil l share cars where possible. Note we will be going through several locked forest gates so we will have to all arrive and leave together unless you a re a registered key holder.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T230000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nightjars in Langdale Forest Postponed until 4th July URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/nightjars-in-langdale-forest/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3939@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will have a get together as a social and also to see the bats\, particularly Daubenton’s\, feeding on the Mere. Bring something to eat that can be shared and anything you fancy to drink plus a chair.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Throxenby Mere for bats and a social get together URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/throxenby-mere-for-bats-and-a- social-get-together/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3943@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Meet at the carpark at the north end of Seamer Road Mere at 2pm and we will do the circuit of the Mere and see what we can find. Leade r Louise Thompson.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seamer Road Mere URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/seamer-road-mere/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3962@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be carrying out a point survey in response to Robert Weatherley’s request for some bat information on Scalby cut. We will try recording at least 5 points across the site to see what bats are using the site. In addition to anyone with a suitable bat recorder we will also be looking for some ‘minders’ who are prepared to assist and accompany those that have. It should be an interesting site with open fields\, woodland an d also the stream running the length of it. Meet at the small car park by the pumping station at TA 02791 90876 What3Words : . Sunset is 19.43.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bat survey Scalby Cut LNR URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/bat-survey-scalby-cut-lnr/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3910@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our second recorders meeting. Some of the Nats recorders wil l be bringing us up to date on what has been going on in their respective groups.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Recorders Meeting URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/recorders-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3911@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The well known ornithologist Mark Pearson will talk on his m igration studies.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Filey International Arrivals and Departures on the North Yorkshire coast – a personal adventure URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/ducks/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3912@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Field Trips CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our local Whitby Naturalist Wendy English will give us a tal k on Plants.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Plants URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/plants/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3913@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk DTSTAMP:20260706T173518Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Indoor Meetings CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Anne Carter of the Freshwater Habitats Trust will give us a talk on ‘The Rise and Fall of Pillwort at Three Flagship Pond Sites’.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Freshwater Habitats – ‘The Rise and Fall of Pillwort at Three Flags hip Pond Sites’ URL:https://scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk/event/freshwater-habitats/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR