We will have our Annual General Meeting which will be as brief as possible floowed by the Presidential Address.
There has been a big rise in dolphin and whale sighting over the last few years. Stuart Baines will tell us about the common and uncommon cetacean species found off our coast.
At 0ur first indoor meeting of the year we will hear from a number of recorders on what the Nats have been doing and finding in 2025
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.
Derek Whiteley will give us a talk on Flies
After the recent disasters with multiple mortalities Joe Redfern of the Whitby Lobster Hatchery will tell us a bit about what they are doing to maintain a sustainable industry.
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.
Cath Bashford will update us on the Cropton Beaver and what the future may hold.
Sam Newton and Alan Rodda have stepped in and will give us a talk on those spectacular insects, Longhorn beetles.
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.
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.