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 know what bats are using the area. Meet at the old FC visitor centre in Low Dalby village at 7.15pm.
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 Scarborough Nats. The contact details are ‘Sean at 01947 840278’ More details can be obtained at Realstaithes.com. See below for more details. There are currently 5 members booked and we will try and organise car sharing nearer the date,
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We will meet you on the far end of the seafront at Staithes, near the harbour office, then guide you down to the boat from there. Please allow at least 30 minutes to get from the carpark, at the top of the hill, onto the seafront and then down the pier to the boat. Access on / off the boat will be via a ladder, the tide will determined how much or little of a climb is needed.
The cost is £50.00 per person for the trip. We normally take payment on the day as the trip is dependant on weather.
If you do need to cancel the trip we would appreciate as much notice as possible to enable us to offer your places to others.
Please Note:
- We do ask that you call us the day before the trip, just to check that the weather is OK for the trip to go ahead.
- We cannot guarantee that whales, dolphins or certain seabirds will be spotted on every trip but if they are there Sean will usually spot them..
- Please bring with you warm, waterproof clothing & sturdy footwear as well as sun cream..! any refreshments you may require and don’t forget your camera.
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A point survey of Filey Dams as a follow up to our June visit and we will be looking to see if we can find Nathusius’ pipistrelles amongst 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 main car park for 6.40. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are attending to enable suitable points to be sorted out.
A report on some of the Societies activities in 2023/4 by various recorders including botany and fungi.
We will be supporting Whitby Nats in a point survey of the Grosmont area. We will meet at 6.40 on the North York Moors railway platform (NZ 82803 05278). ) at 6.40. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested and we will try and organise car share.
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 are attending.
Meet at the Holbeck car park at 10.00. Please let Ginny Leeming know if you are coming. Please wear suitable footwear and bring something to collect samples in.
We will be checking the bat boxes here. 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 group members. Anyone who has recently had covid, or has been in contact with someone who has, must provide a negative test result. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in attending. Full details will be sent to those registering to attend.
We will be checking the bat boxes at the 3 locations in Dalby 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 group members. Anyone who has recently had covid, or has been in contact with someone who has, must provide a negative test result. Please contact Nick Gibbons at bats@scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk if you are interested in attending.