Berwick Wildlife Group

• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• AGM Wednesday 15th May 2013. Very brief AGM + natural history booksale + talk by Maurice McNeely about the Bass Rock.
  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.Refreshments. Members and non-members welcome. No charge.

• Thursday 16th May, Bat survey at Etal. Meet at 20.45 at car park beside Etal Castle (NT 927 394)

• This event has been cancelled due to bad weather forcast

  Saturday 18th May, Botanical plus Walk. From Greenses Haven to Needles Eye. Meet at 2.00pm at the small car park above Greenses Haven (NU002536). Fairly smooth going but cliff path and might be muddy, wear stout shoes and clothing to suit the weather.
  These informal walks, led by Malcolm Hutcheson, will concentrate on recording plants, but any birds and beasts encountered will be greeted with enthusiasm. Dates for these have been planned in advance, and the walks will go ahead unless the weather is really bad – wear appropriate clothing.

• Thursday 30th May, Bat survey in the Violet Terrace area. Meet at 21.41 in front of Infirmary (NT 997 534).

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Thursday 13th June, Bat survey at Scremerston. Meet at 21.56 in the road outside St Peter’s Church (NU 006 494).

• Wednesday June 26th, Botanical plus Walk. Along the New Road, Berwick. Meet at 7.00pm at the end of Love Lane, at junction with New Road and Bankhill (NT996528). Smooth (newly re-surfaced) tarmac path. Wear clothes to suit the weather and bring binoculars.
  These informal walks, led by Malcolm Hutcheson, will concentrate on recording plants, but any birds and beasts encountered will be greeted with enthusiasm. Dates for these have been planned in advance, and the walks will go ahead unless the weather is really bad – wear appropriate clothing.

• Thursday 27th June, Bat survey at Garden City. Meet at 21.59 behind the Castle Hotel (NT 995 535).

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Thursday 11th July, Bat survey at the Ramparts and Parade area. Meet at 21.49 at main door to Barracks (NU 002 532).

• Sunday July 21st, Botanical plus Walk. Spittal Cliffs. Path from Spittal to Sea House. Meet at 2.00pm at the car park above the S end of Spittal Promenade (NU009510). Fairly smooth going but cliff path and might be muddy, wear stout shoes and clothing to suit the weather.
  These informal walks, led by Malcolm Hutcheson, will concentrate on recording plants, but any birds and beasts encountered will be greeted with enthusiasm. Dates for these have been planned in advance, and the walks will go ahead unless the weather is really bad – wear appropriate clothing.

• Thursday 25th July, Bat survey at the Marlin House area. Meet at 21.29 at corner of Palace Street and Sandgate (NT 998 526).

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Thursday 8th August, Bat survey - possibly Paxton House (awaiting permission). Meet at 21.00.

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  Thursday 22nd August,BBat survey. to be arranged.

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• Berwick Wildlife Group's ongoing survey programme.

• Thursday 5th September, Bat survey - to be arranged.

• Thursday 19th September, Bat survey at Hide Hill & Lower Ravensdowne. Meet at 19.15 at corner of Hide Hill and Silver Street (NT 998 527).

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• Wednesday Nov 20th 2013. David Long. “Bryophytes from the Borders and Beyond”. Mosses and liverworts are intriguing, and Britain has a particularly rich bryophyte flora - they like our wet weather! The commoner species are prominent in some local vegetation types, and national rarities are also found here. David Long works at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh but lives in the Borders, and is an internationally renowned expert on these fascinating plants.
  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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• Nothing in December. Busy time of year.

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  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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• 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.

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