Nature Walk- Urban Botanical Safari - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Urban Botanical Safari
Be surprised at what you can find in the cracks of the concrete and tarmac!
Meet outside Ilkley Rail Station SE117476
Leader: Ian Brand –07854 888206
Followed by social drink at Bar T’at for those who’d like to join.
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Nature Walk- Barden and Strid Wood - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Barden and Strid Wood.
Our traditional first walk of the new Tuesday evening programme! Come and look for pied flycatchers, redstarts, dippers, and more, walking alongside the Wharfe into Strid Wood. Meet at Barden Bridge SE052574.
Leader: Ros Lilley – 07956 003498
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Improve Your Skills- Butterflies - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Butterflies: Sun Lane NR, ID Day/walk
Good for a variety of species. Meet 1pm Sun Lane Nature
Reserve, SE157464. Bring binoculars if possible. Weatherdependent; please contact leader: Nyree Fearnley 07811066971 ahead of time.
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Improve Your Skills- Botany - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Botany: Summer Flowers at Sun Lane Nature
Reserve
Meet 10am Sun Lane Nature Reserve SE157464.
Leader: Ian Brand 07854 888206.
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Family Friendly Improve Your Skills- Birds - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Birds: Family-friendly Wetlands, Saltholme RSPB
These family-friendly wetlands feature a vibrant Visitor Centre, new hides and screens, a cafe, play area and accessible trails, helping you discover lots of wildlife.
Meet 11am at reserve car park, Saltholme RSPB at NZ503232.
Please ring leader if planning to come.
Leader: David Smith 07773 716930
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Improve Your Skills- Butterflies - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Butterflies: Stainburn Forest, ID Day/walk
Learn to identify a variety of butterflies, with chance of a
green hairstreak. Meet 12.30pm at SE225506, limited parking. Bring binoculars, if possible. Weather-dependent; please contact leader: Nyree Fearnley 07811 066971 ahead of time.
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Improve Your Skills- Birds - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Birds: Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants
Knotford Nook Lagoons (and Castley afterwards)
Meet 9.30am at entrance to the Yorkshire Water Treatment
Plant. Coming from Otley on A659 towards Pool, take first left after Otley Garden Centre and park where convenient in this minor road SE221460.
Leaders: Rita and Anthony Grainger 0113 2583790
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Birding- Staveley - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Staveley YWT Reserve
Meet/park in reserve car park SE369630, 10.30am
Parking limited—if necessary, park sensibly in village and
walk down. Chance to see avocets and other waders and
possible common terns, as well as a variety of songbirds.
Leader: Nigel Steels – 07794 992189
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and
cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit their website>
Birding- North Cave Wetlands YWT Reserve - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
North Cave Wetlands YWT Reserve
A mixture of shallow and deep-water lakes with wide
margins and islands, reedbeds, grassy banks and meadows, hedgerows and wooded fringes. 5 hides and easy walking.
Meet 10am at reserve car park SE886328
Leader David Smith – 07773 716930
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Birding- Blacktoft Sands RSPB Reserve - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Blacktoft Sands RSPB Reserve- DN14 8HR
Blacktoft Sands has the largest tidal reedbed in England
and is home to marsh harriers, bitterns and bearded tits.
Meet 10am at reserve, SE843233
Leader: David Smith – 07773 716930
Please ensure you ring the Leader if planning to attend and cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch, if desired.
Bring RSPB /YWT card where appropriate. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>