Speaker: Dave Pole Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Many of us use bird ID apps (eg Merlin) or plant ID apps (eg Flora Incognita) on our phones, and there are a host of others available, both free and paid. Many […]
Leaders: Clare and Mark Kitchen Start: 11:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: by the Salutation Inn, Ham, nr Berkeley GL13 9QH, park on the roadside (NOT in the pub car park) Explorer 167 (ST 680 984) Focus: Scenery and Deer Description: A walk through the deer park where we hope to see the red and fallow deer […]
Limited to 20 participants. Leaders: Daniel Hill (Heal) and Alvan White to book Start: 13:30 Finish: Approx 16:30 Meet: Heal visitor car park, see www.healsomerset.org.uk/parking which gives map and details. Note no parking charges will apply. Address: Lower West Barn Farm, Bindon Lane, Witham Friary, BA11 5HH, Explorer 142 (ST 7357 4007), what3words: landowner.dove.shack Focus: […]
Attendance is limited to 18 participants Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve (book with Lucy) Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx : 15:00 Meet: Inside Reception Centre to left of entrance. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT Focus: Wildfowl including geese and swans, waders and birds of prey. Description: Level walking of no more than about 1 mile, […]
Leader: Helena Crouch Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 Meet: Riverside terraces by Avon Street Car Park, Explorer 155 (ST 7485 6442), what3words: fits.likes.grades Focus: Winter-flowering plants Description: As last year, we will be participating in this annual event organised by the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland, aiming to find as many species as possible in […]
Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 14:00 for a 14:15 start Finish: 16:00 Please support your Society by attending the AGM. Further details to follow later. Wheelchair access is available by contacting BRLSI reception 01225 312084
Leader: Hugh Williamson Contact: To book contact Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Around 12:30 Meet: Royal Victoria Park, at the covered seating structure east of the bandstand (ST74526519), what3words: last.really.table Focus: Trees in winter. With few leaves to be seen, winter is a good time to focus on subtler characteristics of trees: bark, branch patterns, […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid Meet: Picnic Area No. 2 Explorer 155 (ST 578 608). We will leave some cars at Picnic Area 2 and go to Woodford Lodge (ST565 607) with the remainder. Woodford Lodge will be the start of the walk. Return to Woodford Lodge will be by the cars left […]
Leader: Tom Rogers Start: 10:00 am Meet: Beach Road, Severn Beach, Map: LR 172 , Exp 154, Grid Ref: ST539 851 Post Code: BS35 4PE, what3words: noble.structure.twin Travel: Those with an adventurous spirit may like to travel by rail. Check times nearer the date. The timetable shows Bath Spa Station to Severn Beach departure at […]
Speaker: Peter Cooper Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodents. They live among tall grasses and shrubs where they weave an intricate cricket ball-sized nest above the ground. They used to be abundant, but numbers have […]
Leader: Dave Newman with local bird guide Reservation & Prepayment essential by 10th Jan 2025 (booking form below). Cost £40.00 Coach Departs: Bath city centre and other local pickups Time: 08:00 to approx 18:00 Focus: Water birds, ducks, waders and over-wintering species Description: After our arrival at Exmouth Marina, we board the boat for a […]
Contact: Helena Crouch to book Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 13:00 Meet: Paulton (directions on booking). Some parking available on the drive or road, but otherwise please park in the village car park Explorer 152 (ST 6511 5659), what3words: tasters.inspected.slogans Focus: Snowdrop species and cultivars, Hellebores Description: Members are invited to visit for coffee followed by […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 15:00 Meet: Springhead Trust Car Park, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0NU. Explorer 118 (ST 870 168). Focus: Scenery, Snowdrops and Waterbirds Description: A slow wander around the grounds of a picturesque site incorporating a fairly large lake. Hopefully the Snowdrops will be in full flower. There is the […]
Speaker: Maurice Avent Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: to follow Doors open 7.00pm, for coffee and a chat, with proceedings beginning at 7.30pm £3 members and guests Wheelchair access is available by contacting BRLSI reception 01225 312084
Limited to 15 participants. It is essential to book with the leader. Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx 13:30 Meet: On Riverside path by Beazer Garden Maze close to Pulteney Weir. Explorer 155 (ST 7526 6491), what3words: seated.cargo.switch Focus: Birds, including possible Peregrine, Raven, Buzzard, Grey Heron, Kingfisher. Early Spring flora. Description: Easy walking, […]
Wednesday 19th March Leader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 12:30 Meet: Alfred’s Tower car park (free), Explorer 142 (ST 7478 3540), what3words: vocal.register.guests Clearly signed from the B3092 Focus: Signs of spring: birds, flowers, trees Description: a gentle, 2-3 mile walk on the Stourhead Estate looking for signs of spring, hoping to find some […]
Limited to 12 participants. lease book with the leader. Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 701 649). Take care to park considerately in the village. Focus: General interest, local history, and natural history. Description: Circular walk of 4.3 miles, taking in the lakes and […]
Speaker: Naomi Johns Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Naomi is manager of the Birds of Prey Conservation Centre. Chemical pollution is a ticking time bomb and has been for decades. Raptors might hold some of the answers. Biomagnification or biological […]
Leader: Alan Feest Start: 9:30 Finish: Approx 12:00 Meet: Herriot’s Bridge, West Harptree (ST 571 581) then walk short distance to ringing station Focus: Birds, but the site has many other attractions. Description: a demonstration of bird ringing techniques and biometric assessment. The ringing of birds at the CVRS has been active for many years […]
Limited to 15 participants. Book with the leader Leader: Lucy Starling . Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx 14:00 Meet: Lower Moor Farm car park, SN16 9TW. Landranger 173 / Explorer 169 (SU 007 939) Focus: Birds and bird song, insects and flora. Description: Mainly level walking, likely to be muddy in places. No more than 3 […]
Leader: Dave Newman Cost £28.00 Coach Departs: City centre and other local pickups Time: 08.00 to approx. 18.00 Focus: Flora and Fauna. Summer visitors and local breeding species of Dartford Warbler, Woodlark, Pipits, and raptors with possible views of Osprey, White Tailed Eagle and Spoonbills. Heathland species of Butterflies, Insects, Lizards and Raft spider. Description: […]