http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums Wildlife and Environment Meetings and Events throughout the British Isles en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:35:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62985-xmas-elmley-marshes-meet.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:31:01 GMT How about Monday 28 December 2009? This is a bank holiday as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year. Lets get out in the fresh air and walk off some of the turkey and Christmas pud! I suggest 10.00 am in the car park as this will allow people to take a slow drive up from the entrance,... How about Monday 28 December 2009? This is a bank holiday as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year. Lets get out in the fresh air and walk off some of the turkey and Christmas pud!

I suggest 10.00 am in the car park as this will allow people to take a slow drive up from the entrance, looking out for various ducks, waders, BoPs and possibly even hares on the way.

For those who have never been there are loos but no other facilities. I'll bring a kettle with tea/coffee and also some mince pies to keep us going. :)

Full details of the reserve are here: The RSPB: Elmley Marshes

Dave P. ]]> Meetings and Events pressld2 http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62985-xmas-elmley-marshes-meet.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62963-yorkshire-woodlands.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:57 GMT The Yorkshire Naturalists Union is organising a conference and poster exhibition on Yorkshire Woodlands - history, origins, management, ichneumons, fungi, birds &c &c. - in Harrogate on 20th March, 2010. £22 with discount for YNU members booking early.

In theory there is more information on the web-site ( 1st stop for information about Yorkshire's wildlife - Yorkshire Naturalists' Union ) but it is being rearranged at the moment. ]]> Meetings and Events Paul mabbott http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62963-yorkshire-woodlands.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62939-isles-scilly-feb.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:25:46 GMT I know it's an odd time of year but was thinking of getting a few of us together to go to the Isles of Scilly at the end of Feb (to include 22nd). It's really good for wildlife and photography..plus it's very friendly. Just wondered what sort of interest they'd be? ]]> Meetings and Events tufftie http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62939-isles-scilly-feb.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62391-walking-amazon.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:19:25 GMT A friend of mine is currently the first person in the World to attempt walking the entire length of the Amazon river. He is on day 575 and expects to finish in May 2010, although he is currently without accuarte GPS and having had his sponsor pull out is living on hand outs from local settlements... A friend of mine is currently the first person in the World to attempt walking the entire length of the Amazon river. He is on day 575 and expects to finish in May 2010, although he is currently without accuarte GPS and having had his sponsor pull out is living on hand outs from local settlements and feasting only on farine and piranha caught in his nets.

You can follow Ed, who I have been mates with for about 10 years, at Walking the Amazon: The blog of a journey from source to sea or on Facebook and Twitter.

His blogs and contributions are fascinating. ]]> Meetings and Events Boddie http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/62391-walking-amazon.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/61864-go-wild-about-lincolnshire-25-oct-09-a.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:06:57 GMT I've just received information from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust about a one-day event and thought I'd give it some publicity here in case you're in the area and would like to attend:

On Sunday 25th October Baytree Garden Centre near Spalding is
hosting Lincolnshire's biggest wildlife and natural history fair.

"Wild About Lincolnshire" is a festival of wildlife and it
promises to be a lively and inspiring day in the heart of the
Lincolnshire Fens. It brings together wildlife and conservation
organisations with activities and exhibits designed to provide an
enjoyable family day out. Come along to the "Wild About
Lincolnshire" marquee at Baytree Garden Centre at any time from
10.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday 25 October 2009. Free parking and
free admission.

"Wild About Lincolnshire" will be bustling with busy stands and
all kinds of hands on activities including making finger puppets,
dissecting owl pellets, bug hunt, table top pond dipping,
quizzes, making bird feeders, crafts and stories of bees and
caterpillars, badge making, and much more.

Whether you enjoy the wildlife in your garden, are an intrepid
explorer of Lincolnshire's fine countryside, or simply curious
about bats, bees, birds, beetles .... then come and meet a host
of friendly experts. There will be enough enthusiasm and
inspiration to keep the most knowledgeable wildlife supporters
happy and for beginners, the day may spark a love of the natural
world, which could last a lifetime.

John Badley, event co-organiser and RSPB site manager said:
"Lincolnshire's natural world is worth protecting and worth
celebrating. Come and join us for this very special event where
everyone who is wild about Lincolnshire is welcome." ]]> Meetings and Events nutmeg http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/61864-go-wild-about-lincolnshire-25-oct-09-a.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/61735-wildlife-rehabilitation-coalition-symposium-21-november-2009-a.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:09:02 GMT *Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Symposium 2009 Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex, 21 November 2009 ‘Research – The ‘Cutting Edge’ of Wildlife Rehabilitation’* This year’s Symposium of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition will be held at Writtle College near Chelmsford, Essex on Saturday... Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Symposium 2009
Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex, 21 November 2009

‘Research – The ‘Cutting Edge’ of Wildlife Rehabilitation’

This year’s Symposium of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition will be held at Writtle College near Chelmsford, Essex on Saturday 21 November 2009 with the theme of scientific research into wildlife rehabilitation.

Alongside professional rehabilitators and research scientists, students in further, higher and post-graduate education are invited to report on research projects related to wildlife rehabilitation – either by verbal or poster presentation.

We are pleased to announce that speakers this year will include

 Conservation Officer for the Hawk and Owl Trust Chris Sperring MBE describing his work for the Trust

 co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Rehabilitation Elizabeth Mullineaux describing work from her thesis on rehabilitation of badgers in the UK, and

 Chief Scientific Officer for the Hawk Conservancy Campbell Murn describing his study on the effects of visitors to a wild raptor hospital.


For more information or to submit a presentation please contact Terri Amory (terri@bwrc.org.uk) or download and complete the submission form from the BWRC website (http://www.bwrc.org.uk).

To apply for tickets please download and complete the booking form from our website. Students and group bookings are eligible for discounted ticket prices. ]]> Meetings and Events lynnecart http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/meetings-and-events/61735-wildlife-rehabilitation-coalition-symposium-21-november-2009-a.html