Berwick Wildlife Group

• Wednesday 11th. Talk: Birds, brains and breeding: timing events in the avian calendar", by Alistair Dawson, from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology at Penicuik.
  Talks take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm. in the St Aidan’s (front) Room of the Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street Spittal. Members are charged £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free.

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• Saturday 4th February our annual survey of waterbirds on the Estuary and nearby coast.
  Meet at 09.30 at the Tweedmouth side of the Old Bridge in Berwick (NT994526). High tide is at 12.23. Some walking and much standing around is involved, so wear warm waterproof clothing and stout footwear, and if possible bring binoculars or a telescope. Beginners and experts equally welcome.
  If weather is poor count may be cancelled. To check ring 01289 330591. Fallback date Saturday18th Feb, meet at Tweedmouth end of Old Bridge, a little earlier, at 09.00 (because high tide is at 12.00).

• Wednesday 8th February, A talk about his recent trip to Nepal by Ian Kille. Ian, a geologist, potter and musician with many other skills and interests, is one of our most popular speakers. This talk will cover geology and landscape, but also the wildlife, the people and the effects of tourism on this wonderful but fragile region
  Talks take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm. in the St Aidan’s (front) Room of the Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street Spittal. Members are charged £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free.

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• Wednesday 14th March. Talk: some aspect of local Lepidoptera, by Iain Cowe.
  Talks take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm. in the St Aidan’s (front) Room of the Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street Spittal. Members are charged £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free.

• March onwards. Berwick Wildlife Group's survey season begins. Studies will encompass bats, (other) small mammals, butterflies, grasslands, sea-shore work and the OPAL "climate change" survey. We cannot set up survey dates months in advance as weather, availability of equipment, etc. are not yet known, but if you are interested please telephone 01289 330591 or e-mail mail3@berwickwildlifegroup.org.uk so we can keep you informed as surveys are arranged. Beginners very welcome. This is one of the most important parts of our work (and probably the most fun). We need more volunteers – do come along!

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Wednesday 11th April, Combined talk on Squirrels by project officers Karen Ramoo and Nick Mason, arranged in conjunction with the Berwick Squirrel Group.
  Talks take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm. in the St Aidan’s (front) Room of the Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street Spittal. Members are charged £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free.

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Wednesday 9th May. AGM, followed by Wildlife Recording: Pleasure with a Purpose. Through the time and effort of its members and the general public, Berwick Wildlife Group has been able to submit thousands of local wildlife records to the Environmental Records Information Centre and other local and national recording networks. Learn how these valuable records have been used, and take part in a practice session with maps, GPS, internet resources and paper and electronic data sheets, to make your observations contribute as much as possible to wildlife conservation. Led by BWG members John Rae and Fiona Aungier.
  Refreshments. 7.30 p.m., Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, Spittal. Members and non-members welcome. No charge.

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

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• Beachwatch. 10.00 on Sunday 18th. The Group's annual beach litter survey undertaken in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society. Meet in the car park behind Little Beach at 10:00. Survey should take about 2 hours. Please wear boots or wellies and bring "gardening type" gloves.(possible sharp objects, etc. on beach).

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• Nothing in December. Busy time of year.

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