Maybe the forecasters hadn’t quite got the hang of British Summer Time as it was still raining at ten o’clock when 25 of us set off – but it did soon stop. Our first pause at the bridge showed how fast the river was running, so no Dipper or Grey Wagtail. A Heron on the far bank was spotted and…
Month: March 2018
Tuesday 20 March – Greylake RSPB Reserve. Leader: Mark Watson
Thirteen members met at Greylake on a dry but cold morning and though the recent snow had gone from the Levels and Moors the going underfoot was squelchy and some of the paths were closed due to the wet conditions. In the car park we saw Reed Bunting, Blue Tit, Great Tit and Chaffinch and a flock of 25 Lapwings…
Tuesday 13 March – Gordano Valley. Leader: Geoff Harris
The first shirtsleeve walk of the year, hurrah – well I had my arms out to collect some rays, but of the other 26, all muffled up with scarves, coat, etc, at least most had dispensed with gloves. As we gathered, the Buzzard started to be seen; first up the valley, then down the valley, some above Walton Down and…
Sunday 11 March – Barrow Gurney Reservoirs Leader: Sean Davies
Report next month.
Tuesday 06 March – Snuff Mills. Leader: Nick Hawkridge
After a pre-walk review of the Forest of Dean and a hasty rearrangement of venue, 28 members met at the car park in Snuff Mills for a pleasant walk with no rain and some sunshine. After crossing the roaring River Frome we walked up the valley, seeing many Treecreeper and Goldcrest. A pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers went tearing round…