Events

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Londesborough Park & Nunburnholme

Location: Meet at Londesborough Church leaving the A614 at the Londesborough roundabout. (TA867454)

In the morning we will walk through the park below the village. A circular walk will take in woodland, parkland and the lakes in the old park.

In the afternoon we will drive to Nunburnholme for a walk overlooking the Wolds and areas of woodland in the hope of seeing roosting birds of prey. No facilities.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Wildlife Explorers' Indoor Meeting

Location: North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
Ground floor room. Parking.

Quack, quack, who's there? We are sure that you know some of the answers but just in case we will look at the many different types of wintering wildfowl that you can see. Get your cards ready for our very own duck bingo!

Time: 6.00 pm

Price: £1.50

Telephone: 01964 532827 0751 3438314

East Yorkshire RSPB Wildlife Explorers' Field Trip to Tophill Low nature reserve, near Driffield.

Location: Tophill Low, Watton, south of Hutton Cranwswick.

Once again we visit this great reserve, this time to see the wintering wildfowl. Don't worry too much about the weather - we can shelter in the hides.
Admission charge £2.50 adult, £1.50 child. Toilets open.

Time: 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01964 532827 0751 3438314

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting: Town & Country Birding Argentinian Style by Chrys Mellor

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

This is the first part of Chrys's South American double bill. Three days of birds and culture in and around Buenos Aires and Tierra del Fuego.
Chrys assures us there's not a tango in sight!

Don't miss part two on November 27th.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Group Members £1.50, Non-Group Members £3, Children free.

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to South Ferriby & Worlaby

Location: Meet in the car park just before the railway crossing near the cement works beside the A1077 west of South Ferriby (SE975210).
Alternatively meet in the Humber Bridge Country Park at 9.30am to car share.

In the morning we will walk along the Humber bank from South Ferriby Sluice to view the extensive mudflats near Reads Island which hold large numbers of waders and wildfowl. After lunch we will drive to Worlaby for two short walks along the carrs, an area which has in the past attracted roosting birds of prey. Toilets at South Ferriby.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Wildlife Explorers' Indoor Meeting

Location: North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
Ground floor room. Parking.

Wildlife on the web - view amazing wildlife from the comfort of your armchair by looking at some fantastic websites, from tracking migrating swans to seeing buds burst as they open in the spring.
What can you find and share with us?

Time: 6.00 pm

Price: £1.50

Telephone: 01964 532827 0751 3438314

East Yorkshire RSPB Wildlife Explorers' Field Trip to Fraisthorpe Beach.

Location: Fraisthorpe Beach car park at Auburn Farm.

Time to get out and about and brave the weather and where better than on the coast. There is always something to spot on the tideline. No facilities. Possiblity of small car park charge, toilets usually open at the farm.

Time: 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01964 532827 0751 3438314

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting: Mariandyrys: An Anglesey Nature Reserve by Terry Piggott

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

Mariandyrys is a small North Wales Wildlife Trust reserve overlooking Penmon Point and Puffin Island at the eastern end of Anglesey. The name means "Entangled Bank", which is also the name given to the final paragraph of Darwin's Origin of Species which launched the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Terry Piggott, a NWWT member who has a cottage beside Mariandyrys, talks about the reserve and the wildlife that can be seen on and from it.
The talk is illustrated with his own prize-winning photography.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Group Members £1.50, Non-Group Members £3, Children free.

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Wildlife Explorers' Indoor Meeting

Location: North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
Ground floor room. Parking.

Down on the farm. What can be spotted from a tractor? Or perhaps over the hedge? We will see that there is plenty of wildlife especially in our area that depends on farmland. A visit to Carr Farm, Foston is planned in May so this will be good preparation

Time: 6.00 pm

Price: £1.50

Telephone: 01964 532827 0751 3438314

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group AGM & Slide Show Review of 25 Years of the Group

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

After a brief AGM we will have an expanded slide show review of the last 25 years of the East Yorkshire Local Group, a display of memorabilia and an update of RSPB work in our area.
Please bring a contribution to our finger food supper. Tea, coffee and entrance fee are all free tonight.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Free

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group: Wassand Woods Dawn Chorus

Location: Meet at the start of the track from Seaton to Wassand Hall, just off the B1244 west of Hornsea. (TA171467)

Following the success of last year's Dawn Chorus event we will again stage an early morning visit to Wassand, walking through areas of woodland and farmland.
We will follow this with breakfast at The Beach Hut in Hornsea (café prices apply). No facilities at Wassand.

Time: 4.30 a.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Filey Parish Wood

Location: Meet on the roadside near the entrance to Parish Wood on Fir Tree Drive which is accessed from the main roundabout leading to the Country Park. (TA112818)

An evening walk though Parish Wood and the grassland area known as the Old Tip to the cliff tops. A variety of woodland, farmland and coastal birds should be seen. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Lowthorpe

Location: Meet at Lowthorpe Church leaving the A166 at the Ruston Parva crossroads. (TA078607)

An evening walk through the countryside between Lowthorpe and Harpham. A circular walk, mainly on minor roads, will take in farmland, woodland and streams. The area supports a variety of birds including kingfisher along the streams and occasional woodcock roding over the woods. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Ebberston Chafer Wood

Location:
Meet at the reserve entrance beside the minor road leading north from Ebberston into Netherby Dale, leaving the A170 at Ebberston crossroads (SE899832).

An evening visit to this YWT woodland reserve on the edge of Ebberston village. We should expect to see a good variety of woodland birds. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Skipwith Common & Melbourne Canal

Location: Meet in the car park beside the minor road from Blackwood House to Skipwith (SE669377)

In recent years Skipwith Common has changed in character as some of the formerly extensive woodland has been cleared. This has allowed improved management of the heath but has also resulted in greater flooding as water levels have risen. A selection of woodland and wetland birds should be seen. After lunch we will move to Melbourne to walk beside the canal in an area which attracts a number of breeding wildfowl and waders. No facilities.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Arram

Location: Meet at Arram railway station leaving the A164 at Leconfield village stores and following signs for Arram station. (TA035442)

An evening walk beside the railway and Leconfield military base. Areas of scrub, farmland and pools provide a rich variety of habitats for a wide range of birds. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Flamborough North Landing

Location: Meet in the North Landing Car Park (TA238720)

An evening visit to this YWT reserve to view one of the most impressive seabird spectaculars. The cliffs should be packed with breeding seabirds, including good numbers of puffin which are often easier to see here than at Bempton. Toilets at North Landing Car Park.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Moth Night at Dane's Dyke, near Flamborough

Location: Meet in the car park at Dane's Dyke, off the B1255 between Sewerby and Flamborough.

The Yorkshire Lepidopterists will be assisting us in running traps for visitors to see what variety of moth species come to the lights. Bring a torch and warm clothes. Trapping will be subject to the weather conditions. We may meet up earlier for fish & chips in Flamborough or Bridlington.

Time: 9.30 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Rolston

Location: Meet in the small car park near Braemar Farm on the main street in Rolston village accessed from the B1242 south of Hornsea (TA215453)

An evening walk to the recently created Rolston Community Woodland. We will walk beside farmland, recently planted woods and small ponds. A variety of farmland birds should be seen. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Wykeham Forest for Nightjars

Location: Meet in the car park at the Forestry Commission Offices at North Moor on the southern edge of Wykeham Forest. (SE948863)

We will then drive the short distance to the car park at Three Tremblers. We will take a short walk around this section of the forest before returning to the main clearing to listen and look for nightjars and woodcock. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Wharram & Burdale

Location: Meet in the car park near Bella Farm beside the minor road between Wharram le Street and Burdale. (SE867646 )

In the morning we will undertake a circular walk which will take us along the old railway line and into the YWT Wharram Quarry reserve which is a rich wildflower and butterfly habitat. After lunch we will drive to Burdale pond for a walk beside Burdale Quarry in the hope of finding birds of prey. No facilities.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Moth and Storm Petrel Night at Thornwick Bay Café

Location: Meet at Thornwick Bay Cafe on the cliff top, off North Marine Road, Flamborough.

Members of the Flamborough Bird Observatory, East Yorkshire Ringing Group and Yorkshire Lepidopterists will run this annual and very well attended evening, which will start with a demonstration of ringing and moth trap equipment. Ringing and trapping are subject to the weather conditions.

Time: 8.30 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Barmston

Location: Meet in the cliff top car park at the end of Barmston's main street (TA171595)

An evening walk along the beach looking for waders, wildfowl and seabirds. A good selection of gulls and terns can be seen on the beach or just offshore, these sometimes also attracting the occasional skua. No facilities.

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group: Seawatch Sunday at the Fog Station, Flamborough Head

Location: On the cliff, next to the Fog Station, just below Flamborough Lighthouse.

Park near the café in the Lighthouse car park, then walk past the lighthouse down to the Fog Station where we shall be setting up telescopes to look for skuas, shearwaters and other seabirds from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm. This is one of the best sites on the east coast for sea watching. We also like to assist non-birdwatchers to recognise birds. It's a good idea to bring a folding chair if you'd like to stay for some time. We hope you will come along and enjoy the day.

Time: 11.00 a.m.

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Spurn Point

Location: Meet in the reserve car park at the southern end of Spurn Point. (TA402112)

We will spend the day on Spurn in the hope of catching up with a good selection of migrants, waders and wildfowl. We will begin by walking north along the Point to Chalk Bank and the wader roost hide. We may also do a quick walk around the very tip of Spurn in the morning before driving either to Kilnsea or Eastrington, depending upon what other birds are about. Toilets and Information Centre in Kilnsea.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting: A Last Voyage to St. Kilda by Tom Lawson

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

Tom treats us to a wander through the Outer Hebrides, finishing up on St. Kilda. A real treat for Scottish island fans.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Group Members £1.50, Non-Group Members £3, Children free.

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting: A Journey through Madagascar by Graham Thurlow.

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

Graham talks about a small group trip of three weeks to this astonishing island. Birds, mammal, reptiles, many of which are endemic, are among the amazing variety of wildlife seen from some very uncomfortable roads.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Group Members £1.50, Non-Group Members £3, Children free.

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Scalby Mills

Location: Meet in the car park at the Scarborough Sealife Centre leaving the A165 near the 'Ivanhoe'. (TA035907)

We will do two walks from Scalby Mills. One will take us along the seafront to Peasholme Park during which we should expect to see a variety of gulls, waders and wildfowl. The second walk will take us north along the cliff top to the pond at Scalby Lodge which has gained a reputation for attracting interesting birds. Facilities at the Sealife Centre.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting: 'Happy Feet and Fur Coats' by Chrys Mellor.

Location: The Meeting Room, North Bridlington Library, Martongate, Bridlington.
On-site parking. Ground floor room.

This is the second part of Chrys's South American adventure. It is a trip from the Falklands to the Antarctic continent (with a few birds, beasts and icebergs along the way). It covers the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica.

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Price: Group Members £1.50, Non-Group Members £3, Children free.

E-mail: sue.leyland@btinternet.com

East Yorkshire RSPB Local Group Field Trip to Patrington Haven.

Location: Meet near the children's centre in Patrington Haven leaving the A1033 in Patrington and following signs for the caravan park. (TA305212).

In the morning we will follow the public footpath to Haverfield Quarry, an area of scrub and reed filled ponds surrounded by intensive farmland. It provides shelter to a number of wintering birds. After lunch we will drive to the car park at Outstrays Farm and walk along the track to the pumping station at the mouth of the channel where we should get good views of warders and wildfowl being forced to roost by a high tide. No facilities.

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 01377 267694

E-mail: dwoodmansey@hotmail.co.uk