A visit to Old Sulehay. A small Wildlife Trusts reserve outside Wansford. Has previously held Turtle Dove, Nightingale and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. In 2024 both Turtle Dove and Nightingale have been recorded. There is no entrance fees. 

Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

Meet: At 10:00 at Old Sulehay.  As parking in the lay-by near Wansford is limited because of other users, such as dog walkers parking and it can be dangerous to cross, I have arranged for this event only parking to be at the Wildlife Trust’s field station in Ring Haw, w3w ///insurers.fools.pine (what3words). The gate leading down he hard track to the field station will be open from 9.30am (see marker on map below). The entrance gate is located at the right-angle bend on Sulehay Road, w3w///finely.suckle.greet. Turn right at the cross-roads at Yarwell if you are approaching from Wansford or left at the cross-roads if you are approaching from Nassington.
We will walk back up the track to Old Sulehay Woods, walk round the woods and aim to be back at the field station at lunchtime. After lunch, those who want to stay can walk round Ring Haw where Turtle Doves were seen last year and a possible fly-over Ravens.

Post code:  PE8 6PA.  

Leaders: Bob Payne  

    

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This season we will try 2 Dawn Chorus walks. This, the first, is targeted at warblers and other song birds. Woodwalton is one of the best Warbler sites in the PBC area. We can expect to hear upto 9 species of warbler singing. There are usually several Grasshopper Warblers reeling. We may also hear booming Bittern and several other species of songbird. 

Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

Meet: At 07:00 by the entrance bridge to the reserve. Park alongside the drain adjacent to the reserve.
Post code: PE26 2RS  

Leaders: Ian Gordon  

    

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The Spanish Pyrenees – Birds, Butterflies and Orchids

BOB GILL

A look at the flora and fauna of this spectacular region

Bob is a Northampton-born and bred naturalist with a keen interest in all things wildlife. A birdwatcher since his schooldays his interests have since developed to cover moths, butterflies, dragonflies and, more recently, bugs and beetles. For many years he has been Chair of Northamptonshire Bird Club and he has led many Club trips in Britain and overseas. Since the pandemic he has also co-led some tours for Naturetrek to Ardnamurchan in Scotland and to Iceland and Mallorca. For details of Naturetrek's latest wildlife holiday information click

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Indoor Events are free to members and we warmly welcome nature loving non-members for a small donation of £2.50 cash on the door.