Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Sep
13
Sat
Bat survey Egton bridge
Sep 13 @ 18:45 – 22:00

We will be supporting the Whitby Nats on a point survey at Egton Bridge. We will meet at Egton Bridge in the parking area between St Hedda’s church and the railway line (NZ80440535) at 6.40 where spots will be allocated and any questions re use of the detectors sorted out.  Would mean leaving Scarborough at ca 17.30hrs. We will try to arrange car sharing. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested.

Oct
5
Sun
Bat box checks Wykeham and Broadhead
Oct 5 all-day

We will be doing our bat box check at these sites starting at 10.00am. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested in helping.

Oct
11
Sat
Dalby and Pexton bat box checks
Oct 11 all-day

We will be doing our bat box check at these sites starting at 10.00am. Please let Nick Gibbons know if you are interested in helping.

Oct
18
Sat
Fungus foray – Wykeham woods
Oct 18 @ 10:00 – 15:30

 

A chance to do a fungus foray at Wykeham Forest (North Moor) with Brian Cockerill. Meet at the research offices SE947863 at 10.00am.

Nov
1
Sat
Fungus foray Turkey Carpet
Nov 1 @ 10:00 – 15:30

A chance to do a fungus foray with Brian Cockerill at Broxa Forest (Turkey Carpet). Meet at SE975 929. (Provisionally so watch for any changes)

Jan
17
Sat
Tophill Low for birds
Jan 17 @ 10:00 – 15:30

A chance to see some of our wintering birds. Meet in the Tophill Low car park at 10.00am. There is a charge for entry. We will aim to car share as far as possible.

Feb
15
Sun
Ravenscar tunnel bat hiberbation survey
Feb 15 @ 10:30 – 14:00

Our annual check on the bat hibernacula at Ravenscar railway tunnel. Meet by the National Trust kiosk in Ravenscar for a 10.30 depart. Bring a hard hat and a torch. The floor is often running with water so suitable footwear needed.

Apr
26
Sun
Dalby Bat Box check
Apr 26 all-day

We will check the boxes at Dalby Beck and Pexton. Meet at the lumbergills statue on Dalby Forest drive ( alive.classics.president SE 85255 85990 ) at 10.00am.

Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are coming – note  for those that are coming to Dalby and do not have an existing car pass you can get free entry/exit but you will have to report in to the FC visitor centre to register your car number!

Bring packed lunch and wear suitable stout footwear.

 

 

May
2
Sat
Dawn Chorus walk
May 2 @ 04:30 – 07:00

Keith Wimbush will lead a dawn chorus walk at Harwood Dale Forest where we can expect a good selection of bird song for you to have a go at.  Meet at the Helwath Road car park area at 4.30 ( SE 95365 98762,  homes.bulletins.prowl ). Please let Keith Know if you are attending.

May
10
Sun
Cropton and Keldy bat box checks
May 10 all-day

We will carry out the bat box checks at Keldy and Cropton.

Meet at Cropton boxes at 10.00am ( riverboat.discussed.bikers  SE 75511 91525 ).

Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are coming – note there is no phone signal at Keldy.

Bring packed lunch and wear suitable stout footwear.