Jane Pottas will lead an exploration of the rockpools and shoreline at the lowest tide of the year. Low water 12.36. Refreshments available in café afterwards. Meet at top of path to beach, NZ915108 at 11.00am. Limited parking beside the road to Whitby Holiday Park, or walk along the Cleveland Way from Whitby. Wear footwear suitable for getting wet.
Car 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 path down into the bay.
A second go at this local wetland site to see what we can find. In 2022 a reduced survey has a number of potential Nathusius’ and Whiskered bats.
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.
Meet at Reasty Car Park – SE 965 943 @ 10.00 am. Please wear suitable footwear for a forest walk and bring a packed lunch.
We will be doing our check on the bat boxes as usual. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in attending.
We will be repeating our successful 4hr boat trip of last year. Costs have yet to be finalised but you can get the date in your diary. More details as soon as they are available.
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.
‘Winter birdwatching at Tophill Low. This is a reserve based around two reservoirs but also includes marshes and pools. It is a good site for ducks, grebes, kingfisher and maybe even an otter’.
The reserve has toilets. There is no cafe so bring pack up! All access is on paths although some can be muddy.
Entrance fee is £3.50 per person (bring cash as I cannot remember if it accepts cards).
The reserve is all on the flat and most watching is from hides. Bring binoculars (and telescopes if you have them).
It is a large site but you can just cherry pick the nearby bits for those of us less mobile.
For more information see :- Tophill Low Nature Reserve
There is no limit on numbers but if you could let Rob Stark know if you are coming it 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.’
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 email Nick Gibbons (nicholas.gibbons123@btinternet.com) to advise if you are going to attend
For people attending these underground events, hard hats, wellingtons, warm coat, or overalls, gloves, torch with spare batteries are essential, some food and warm drink recommended. Please ensure that you clean your hands before eating and drinking after visiting the underground sites (Hand wipes & cleaner are carried in First Aid Rucksacks).
The Nats are helping with a walk in Raincliffe woods. We will be doing a walk looking at any wildife we can find from 1800hrs until dusk after which those that are interested in seeing what bats are about can stay on. Please book through the Raincliffe Woods Community Enterprise web site if you are interested.