28th October Meeting at Hornby Institute – Bowland Conservation – Hilary McGuire
Hilary McGuire - An overview of wader ecology in Bowland with a focus on Curlew and the more intensive monitoring ongoing with that species.
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Sat 2nd Nov 2024 9.15 Field Meeting: Leighton Moss and Arnside-Silverdale AONB
Our 2 previous visits to the National Landscape (AONB) this year have both involved 3 mile walks. This day is planned around accessible sites with opportunity to visit 2 or 3 from a menu which spans the area. Our base will be Leighton Moss which provides accessible hide opportunities on both the main reserve and
25th November Meeting – Bird Vision – Ian Nieduszynski
On Monday 25th November Prof Ian Nieduszynski will give a talk on “Bird Vision” at Hornby Institute.
Sat 7th Dec 2024 Cancelled due to weather warnings
On the outskirts of Greater Manchester, Pennington Flash is an excellent winter birding location. The large lake is home to a wide variety of wildfowl while the surrounding woodland is equally rich, including willow tits which are no longer found in our district. As the afternoon comes to an end, thousands of gulls come in
December Meeting at Slyne Church Hall – Cancelled due to illness
Cancelled due to illness.
27th January Meeting at Hornby Institute – The Ecology and Conservation of River Birds
Dr Stuart Sharp will give a talk on the ecology and conservation of river birds.
24th February Meeting at Hornby Institute – The Personification of Birds and the Ways Birds and Birdwatching was Encouraged in the 18th Century
Heather Harrison will give a talk on the personification of birds and the ways birds and birdwatching was encouraged in the 18th century.
31st March Meeting at Hornby Institute – Hope for Hen Harriers – Sonja Ludwig
Hope for Hen Harriers - Monitoring and protecting hen harriers in the Bowland Fells and beyond'