Droning on; a miscellany of dubious connections Wildlife recording is hugely important especially in a 'development' led council district like Scarborough where environmental protection has to be evidence based. Simon will speak about the work of the data centre, some of the latest techniques they employ and how to get involved. Simon Pickles NEYEDC
Start 10.30 Finish 3.30ishMeet at entrance to Waterloo Plantation (SE584814) approx. 3 miles west of Helmsley on A170 on N side of road. Bring lunch. Boots preferred. No dogs. Cars need to drive on ‘forest’ road. Some off-road/off track walking. Depending on group & fitness we may walk to the entrance of one of the Windy Pits.
31/05 Tue |
Late p.m. |
Nightjars & general walk. A walk round part of Wykeham Forest and a chance to hear nightjars recently arrived from Africa. |
Raptor Viewpoint |
Ian Glaves |
Start 9.00 pm Raptor Viewpoint car Park (SE937888). Bring torch. Boots preferred. No dogs. |
18/06 Sat |
All day |
Maritime & Museum. Following on from last year’s talk on Marine protections and conservation Dave McCandless and his team show us their boat. In the afternoon we will visit Whitby Museum |
Whitby |
Brian Walker |
Meet at 10.00 at Endeavour Wharf, Whitby. |
05/07 Tue |
Late p.m. |
Glow worms, Bats, Moths & More. An opportunity to see and hear some of the areas night life especially Glow worms |
Pexton Bank, Dalby |
John Hume/Brian Walker et al |
Meet at 9.00 pm at Haygate Car Park, Dalby. (SE853860).Bring torch. Boots suggested. No dogs. Finish 11.00 onwards. |
09/07 Sat |
p.m |
Coastal bird spotting for beginners. A chance to do a bit if coastal and sea ‘birding’ with Scarborough Birders especially if you are a beginner |
Burniston |
with Scarborough Birders |
Start at 7.30 pm. Meet Burniston Bay Car Park (Turn right immediately after the Jolly Sailor's Pub onto Rock's Lane and follow this road for about a mile and a half to it's end where you will find a small car park). Walk to Bird Obs on cliff path. Suitable footwear. Bring binoculars/scope if you have them. |
TBA
Bird tracking and monitoring Bird ringing has been carried out for many years and helped hugely with the understanding and conservation of birds. Micro-electronics mean birds can be followedv wherever they go on the planet. Chris will explain how the BTO is using this technology to learn more about some of our iconic specis. Chris Hewson