Geoff Edmonds will explore various wildlife issues faced by the RSPCA.
‘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 repeating our joint Quiz night with Ryenats and Whitby Nats at the Rugby club so keep the date open for a fun evening.
After the AGM Rob Stark will give the Presidential Address on the Birds of the Forest.
Our first event of 2024 and some of our recorders will be detailing what has been happening in 2023 covering bats, hoverflies, beetles and birds.
Amy King will be giving a talk on the life of a seabird researcher.
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).
Jim Middleton will give a talk on the lift of Walter Gyngell
A talk by Stuart Swan – Staithes to Flamborough – 100 million years of Yorkshire Wildlife
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.