Wildlife Field Visits

Christmas Meal

It is our intention to try and organise a Christmas meal for this date.

At present we are still in the process of trying to find a suitable venue and therefore details will be sent to all once we have arrangements in place.  Please note that 3rd December could also be a possibility dependent on availability at chosen establishment.

Sally Tetlow

Planning meeting

Meeting to finalise the next programme and to help shape the programme going forward, with ideas for future trips and offers to lead walks.  Please let us know if you are planning to come.  Refreshments provided.

Meet at Culture Fusion 10am.

Blacktoft Sands

Having enjoyed a successful trip at this time last year, we have decided to return to this wetland reserve near Goole.  The reserve is flat with easy paths between the hides. but wrap up for the weather as there will be plenty of time sitting still.  It is a good time to see the harriers roosting as dusk falls, so we will depart for home around 4pm.

Toilets on site but no other facilities.

Leader Julia

Minibus departs Culture Fusion 9.10/Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Pick up Low Moor.  Cost £11.

Hemsworth Almeshouses

Hemsworth lies halfway between Pontefract and Barnsley.  This will be our first visit.  The Mid-Yorks Fungi Group visits this site annually to see the rich variety of waxcap fungi growing on the unimproved lawns.  We are allowed use of the toilet facilities and so we will be expected to make a donation.

Leader John Gavaghan

Minibus departs Culture Fusion 9.10/Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Low Moor pick up.  Cost £11

Temple Newsam

We last visited this Leeds council owned historic parkland in November 2011 when we explored the woodland, lakes and walled garden.  We will enjoy the autumn colours of the trees, fungi and birds.  You will be free to explore at your leisure.  Out meeting point will be the car park near to the House for 10.30am.  Entry to grounds are free.  There may be a parking charge (entry to the house £9.50 for an adult).  A cafe and toilet facilities are available.

Leader Margaret Rees

Minibus departs Culture Fusion 9.10am/Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Pick up Low Moor cost £8

Grass Wood

We will be looking for autumn colour and fungi. Our route will be approximately two and a half miles. There are some inclines and the terrain will be rough and stony in places, though there are main tracks to stick to it if you prefer. We will call at the NP car park for toilets on the way.
Leader will be Julia Pearson
Minibus transport from Culture Fusion 9.10am and Utilitarian Church 9.30. Picks up Branch Route. Cost £10

Join us on Sunday 13th October 12-4pm for our annual community and family event Apple Day at our orchard in Bowling Park Allotments.  It is our celebration event involving apples, food, cake, drinks, produce and activities for children and families.

Parking on Bowling Park Drive BD4 7ES.

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12-4pm

Devonshire Park

We will be following the tree trail in Devonshire Park and identifying autumnal interest.

More details will be provided nearer the time.
Please make your own way to site via public transport.  Meeting place to be arranged.

Please contact BEES to let us know if you intend to join us for this trip.

St Aiden’s RSPB near Swillington

This is a large RSPB site SE or Leeds. It is regarded as one of the top birding sites in Yorkshire and Sept is a good month for birds on migration. We will walk around Bowers and Lowther Lakes. The site is very open so we may reconsider location in bad weather.
Leader is John Gavaghan. Minibus departs Culture Fusion 9.10am and Unitarian Church 9.30am. Pick up at Low Moor. Cost £8

Potteric Carr

This Yorkshire Wildlife Trust site near Doncaster is a mixture of wetland habitats, fenland, reedbeds and ponds and woodland trails. Mainly flat with well made paths. Last time we saw a Bittern in flight and a flock of Redpolls. Non YWT members will pay £5.
Leader is John Gavaghan
Minibus transport: depart Culture Fusion 9.10am and the Unitarian Church 9.30am. Pick ups at Low Moor. Minibus cost is £11.

Canal Walk Leeds

We will enjoy a walk along the canal starting in the centre of Leeds near the railway station.
Make you own way to Leeds or use public transport for this trip.

Maltby Low

Today, we believe is the first time BEES with have been to this YWT site in South Yorkshire. A mix of calcerous, acid and neutral grasslands, bordered by woodland and patches of scrub. We hope to see a display of heather, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Grass of Parnassus.