Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Jan
28
Tue
Water voles by Sam Newton @ St Catherine's Hospice training suite
Jan 28 @ 19:30 – 21:15

A talk by Sam Newton on one of our most declining and iconic species – water voles.

Apr
12
Sun
Adder walk
Apr 12 @ 10:00 – 15:00

Meeting place and time TBA

Apr
14
Tue
Moths by Alan Rodda and Philip Winter @ St Catherine's Hospice training suite
Apr 14 @ 19:30 – 21:15

A talk by Alan Rhodda and Philip Winter on moths and what we may expect in our local moth traps. Remember we have a moth trap available for members use with all the relevant books, collection pots etc.

May
2
Sat
Cropton and Keldy bat box checks
May 2 @ 10:00 – 13:00

A check on the new boxes at Cropton and the boxes at Keldy Ponds. Meet at FC Cropton Cabins car park at 10.00am GR SE75719180. Contact Nick Gibbons for further details.

Jun
7
Sun
Beast Cliff survey
Jun 7 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Meet at Ravenscar car park at old station GR NZ985013. Note that this will be a strenuous walk down the cliff and stout footwear essential.

Jul
3
Fri
Thornton-le-Dale bat talk and point survey
Jul 3 @ 19:15 – 23:15

As with the Brompton survey in 20219 we will do a talk for the villagers followed by a point survey around the village. Locals will be invited to either stay with a recorder or walk around the various points to see what is about. Surveyors will need to meet at 20.30. Meeting point TBA. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are coming.

Aug
14
Fri
Wykeham Lakes bat survey
Aug 14 @ 19:30 – 22:30

Meeting point to ne finalised depending on situatipn with access. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are coming.

Aug
23
Sun
Bogle Hole for Rockpooling
Aug 23 all-day

A walk down the ebbing tide to look at life in the rockpools.

 

Booking for this trip is essential. Contact Nick Gibbons 07790 113025 or by email. Details of meeting point and timings will be sent to anyone booking.

Sep
8
Tue
Beavers @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Sep 8 @ 19:30 – 21:30

A talk by Cath Bashforth of FC on the beaver introduction at Keldy.

Sep
12
Sat
Bird migration and sea watch
Sep 12 all-day

By request we will visit Flamborough Head to look for sea birds and walk some of the nearby hedges and woodlands looking for migrating birds.

 

It is essential to book for this trip. Please contact Nick Gibbons on 07790 113025. Details of meeting point and timings will be sent to anyone booking.