This will be an all day event with a fairly early start as it is some distance away. Contact Nick Gibbons for further details.
A chance to find out what has been going on with all the various projects etc that have been undertaken and what our recorders have found, and also for members to bring any samples, records of interest, Tonights recorders reports will include Stuart Baines on the recent Dolphin sightings, John Hume on botany, Robin Hopper on birds and Rob Stark on orchids.
The January 25th meeting will be a follow on with reports on Bats, Seashore, Butterflies and Fungi.
Our group recorders will give us a brief overview of the past years events and records and members are invited to bring along exhibits.
Tonight’s recorders reports are on Fungi by Brian Cockerill, Bats by Nick Gibbons, Seashore visits by John Hume and Moths and insects by Allan Rodda.
Most people are aware of the bird monitoring schemes but are unaware of the situation with bats. Here is your chance to find out how we do it and how you can take part.
A quiet walk to see some spring birds. Meet at entrance to Langdale forest on the West Side Road at SE930927 . Contact Rob Stark on 07737400962 .
A chance to find out how our local moth population is getting on and how it is changing with our climate.
A check on how the amphibians are getting on in the recently cleared pond at Silpho. Contact Nick Gibbons 07790 113025 for details.
A chance to see how the Adders are getting on at May Beck. Meet in the May Beck car park at 9.00. Please wear stout shoes as some of the walking can be off prepared footpaths – this is optional. Contact Rob Stark on 07737400962
There is a chance of Brown long-eared bats swarming in early spring and we intend to see what we find at this site after having success with the autumn swarming last year. It will be a long night and warm clothing plus RED torches, a flask and sandwiches. Please contact Nick Gibbons on 07790 113025 if you are interested.
In addition to our Adder walk on the 26th March Andrew Hutchinson has kindly offered to take a group to see some of the sites he monitors on Friday 8th April.
It is likely to be in the Cropton area and involves driving on Forest tracks. Numbers of cars will be limited so we may have to limit numbers. This walk may be of interest to anyone wanting a more in depth knowledge of our reptiles or especially those who may want to help in monitoring. The last trip was a full day.
Contact Carole Watson if you are interested 07428 007018