Leader: Helena Crouch Bookings: Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 15:00 Meeting place: Sand Bay car park and bus terminus Explorer 153 / Landranger 182 (ST 332 646) what3words: brew.bedroom.pink Parking costs £2.50 for the day (cash or MiPermit) Focus: Strandline plants and dunes (am), saltmarsh and coastal rocks (pm) Description: We will explore the […]
Leader: Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:30 Meeting place: Western end of Kingsgate Park, BS37 4JB. Explorer 167 (ST 712 819). Roadside parking central to both sites is available near or at St Briavels Drive, BS37 4EZ (ST 709 816). Focus: Flora and fauna, but possible migrant birds and to include insects. […]
Leaders: Phillip Delve and Carole Catling Bookings: Carole Catling (Booking not essential but useful to know numbers expected) Start: 09:00 Finish: 11:00 Meeting place: American Museum and Gardens, Claverton Hill, Bath, BA2 7BD. (ST 784 640). Two car parks. Meet at front of museum. Focus: Moth identification and recording. Description: An opportunity for those with […]
Leaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Bookings: Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 14:30 Meeting place: park and meet along Greyfield Road, High Littleton. Explorer 142 (ST 640 586) Focus: Fungi and other Autumn wildlife Description: A slow walk looking at fungi in particular, but also the other wildlife of this varied woodland. Greyfield Wood […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid, bring a picnic. Members of the party can drop out at their own discretion. Meet: Shear Water Lake Car Park (opposite tea rooms) BS35 4PE Explorer 143 (ST 854 420) (Note that the tea rooms opposite the car park are closed on Mondays) Focus: Flora and fauna Description: […]
Doors Open 7.00pm for coffee and chat Speaker: Alan Feest Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 ( Finish 21:00 Description: Alan will demonstrate the deficiencies of the current definition of biodiversity and offer suggestions for a way forward, explaining the approach used in our local surveys. This talk will be an […]
Leader: Anne Crowe and Robert Hargreaves, no need to book Start: 09:30 Finish: Approx 13:00 Meet: Lansdown Park & Ride, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9DT Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 731 679), what3words: using.rises.always NB The P&R charges £2 for parking if not using the bus Focus: Winter migrants. Description: A walk over the Lansdown […]
Speaker: Steve Smailes Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: In this illustrated talk, Steve will cover the social and the solitary aculeate wasps of our islands, and briefly touch on the parasitic wasps too. Most people are acutely aware of the […]
Leaders: Alan & Marion Rayner and Helena Crouch Contact: Helena Crouch to book Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx 14:30 Meet: Forestry England car park off Smitham Hill Explorer 141 (ST 5578 5412), what3words: visit.plump.valid Focus: Bryophytes, ferns and fungi Description: This conifer plantation, on the site of former lead-mining activity, has varied habitats, with broad rides, […]
Leader: Alvan White Booking: In addition to booking with the leader, you will need to pre-book a ticket up to 7 days in advance, see: https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/prebook Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx 14:30 Meet: Westonbirt car park, GL8 8QS Explorer 168 (ST 851 898), for directions see: https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum Focus: Photography, trees and birds Description: The trees should […]
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 The AGM will commence at 2.15pm, followed by time to socialise over tea and cake There will be a raffle, for which you are encouraged to donate suitable prizes We will also have a book stall, so please bring […]
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, […]
Because of the dire weather forecast this field trip has been postponed to Sunday 2 March. Details remain the same. See the 2 March event for further information IF YOU BOOKED FOR 26 JANUARY PLEASE RE-BOOK FOR THE NEW DATE
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 […]
RE-SCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 26 If you booked for January 26 please re-book for the new date 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 […]
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: Maurice was fortunate to purchase an SSSI valley close to Bath in 1982 for which he has kept records of butterfly populations for 30 years. He was National Chairman of Butterfly Conservation […]
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: Alvan White Start: 11:00am Meet: Greenway Lane gate into Lyncombe Hill Fields, Greenway Lane, top of Lyncombe Hill, Widcombe Map: LR 172 , Exp 154, Grid Ref: ST 75404 63786 Post Code:BA2 4LN what3words: clues.crop.sketch Finish: Approx 13:00hrs but fluid Description: A walk around the five fields that make up the Lyncombe Hill Fields. […]
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: Lucy Starling Limited to 12 participants Start: 10:00 Finish: 14:30 (approx.) Meet: by canal bridge off Beckford Road (A36) Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 7587 6547), what3words ///probe.flown.editor. Bus stops close by on Beckford Road. Limited roadside parking along A36 and up North Road above King Edward’s School. Focus: Bird song, summer migrants […]
Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve Limited to 10 participants Start: 7:30 Finish: 9:30 (approx.) Meet: Ham Wall car park, Station Road, south of Meare, BA6 9SX Explorer 141 (ST 4489 3959) what3words ///biggest.sharpened.clots Focus: Bird song workshop Description: A linear walk, listening to bird song Please book with the Leader in advance. Members can […]
Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve Limited to 18 participants Start: 10:00 Finish: 15:30 (approx.) Meet: Ham Wall car park (as above) Focus: wildlife of the reserve in Spring, birds and insects including several species of damselfly and dragonfly. Description: Walking along old railway track, visiting hides and likely parts of Waltons and Loxton Loop. […]
Booking deadline: completed booking forms to be received by the leader by 17 April 2025 Leader: Dave Newman Cost £28.00 Coach Departs: City centre and other local pickups: see booking form for details Time: 08.00 to approx. 18.00 Focus: Flora and Fauna. Summer visitors and local breeding species of Dartford Warbler, Woodlark, Pipits, and raptors […]
Leaders: Philippa Paget and David Westgate. Booking not essential but good to know for numbers to expect plus very useful for arranging car sharing: contact Carole Catling Start: 18:40 for walk and orientation, and 19:40 for bat detecting Finish: 22:00 but depends on numbers of bats detected Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, near Keynsham, BS31 2TF. […]
Leader: Geoff Hiscocks Limited to 10 participants Start: 10.30 Finish: 13.30 (approx.) back in the car park Meet: in the public car park in Box behind Selwyn Hall, Valens Lane, off the A4. Landranger173/Explorer 156 (ST 8237 6863), what3words: ///roadmap.tolerates.dancer There is very limited parking space at the Common itself. Accordingly, there will be a […]
Leaders: Paul & Brenda Dark and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:00 (approx.) Meet: outside the village hall/Que Club, Kilmersdon Road, Haydon, BA3 3QR Explorer 142 (ST 6838 5375) what3words: ///exulted.fish.durations Parking is limited and is also for allotment holders, so best to park locally, eg Grovewood Road or on Kilmersdon Road, and walk to […]
Leaders: Phillip Delve Limited to 15 participants Start: 9:00 Finish: 13:30 (approx.) Meet: Heal visitor car park, which is in a barn near the farmhouse: Lower West Barn Farm, Bindon Lane, Witham Friary, BA11 5HH, Explorer 142 (ST 7366 4006), what3words: ///dispenser.frogs.loosens You will not need to book parking, but we will need make an […]
Leader: Phillip Delve. Booking not essential but useful to know numbers expected: contact Carole Catling Start: 09:00 Finish: 11:00 (but see below) Meet: American Museum and Gardens, Claverton Hill, Bath, BA2 7BD (ST 783 639). Car parking on site, two car parks. Meet at front of museum. Focus: Moth identification and recording. Description: Part of […]
Leader: Laura Mulholland. BOOKING ESSENTIAL, contact Penny Williamson Start: 10:30 Finish: 14:00 Meet: Friary, Hinton Charterhouse, BA2 7UE. Landranger 172/Explorer 142 (ST 788 591), what3words: ///cute.decisions.careful Friary is reached via Friary Wood Lane, a narrow steep road leading down from the A36. At Friary, park in field to the right, after the cattle grid, where […]
Leader: to volunteer to help, contact Alvan White Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 (at the earliest) Meet: by entrance to reserve off Charlcombe Way Bath, BA1 6JZ Explorer 155 (ST 7481 6685), what3words: ///along.shakes.flood Bus no. 6 from the city centre outside the Guildhall, or park locally, eg Solsbury Way. Focus: Biodiversity Description: BNHS will survey […]
Leaders: Donald MacIntyre and Helena Crouch Contact: Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: approx 15:00 Meet: Manor Farm, Langridge, Bath, BA1 8AH Explorer 155 (ST74137009), What3Words: ///native.overgrown.provider Focus: Wildflowers, butterflies and other invertebrates Description: Manor Farm is home to Emorsgate Seeds, the largest producer of wildflower seeds in Britain, established by Donald MacIntyre in 1980. Guided […]
Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10:00 Finish: 16:00 (may alter due to the conditions) Meet: reserve car park off A354. Explorer 130 (SU 0369 2011), what3words: ///sizzled.lends.singled Nearest post code SP5 5RH is some way southwest of this car park. Focus: Birds, butterflies and orchids Description: Birds may include Turtle Dove (though getting increasingly rare), Grey […]
Leaders: Mike Williams, Carole Catling, Alvan White (contact Alvan White to book) Start: 21:15 (NB sunset is 21:30) Finish: 23:30 Meet: Entrance to NT Bushy Norwood (near Bath Cats and Dogs Home), Explorer 155 (ST 7796 6408), what3words: ///grape.solid.target. Parking should be available on the N side of The Avenue (road down to Claverton); if […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 10:00 Finish: 14.00 (may stay longer if particularly good) Meet: Browne’s Folly Car Park, Landranger 172/Explorer 155 (ST798 663), what3words: ///carbon.think.mile Nearest postcode BA1 7TW. Focus: Butterflies, Flora and Fauna, and general interest. Description: A good place to see Spotted Flycatcher, and woodland birds, butterflies including Wall Brown, Small Copper, Common […]
Leader: Dr Thomas Lewis, contact Alvan White to book. Limited to 15 participants. Members need to supply both their names and car registration numbers to Alvan at least one week in advance. This will facilitate entry through the access booths. Start: 10:30 Finish: 13:00 (approx.) Meet: Outside the Longhouse accessed by the Silver Birch Car […]
Leader: Tom Rogers Start: 10:30 Finish: 14:30 (approx.) Meet: Lavender Farm car park, Bishop Street, Faulkland, BA3 5WA Landranger 183/Explorer 142 (ST 7388 5439), what3words: ///taxpayers.outlines.snake Focus: Birds and fauna Description: A walk of approx. 4 miles starting in the Lavender field, then across farmland and along country lanes to the villages of Hardington and […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 11:00 Finish: Fluid Meet: Folly Farm car park, Stowey, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, BS39 4DW Explorer 155 (ST 6062 6048), what3words: ///beside.converged.nips See www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/folly-farm Followed by a short car journey to nearby Lord’s Wood. Explorer 155 (ST 632 632) Focus: Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata). We will also look for other insects as […]
Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10:00 Finish: 15:00-16:00 depending on weather/success! Meet: Perham Down near Tidworth. Explorer 131 (SU25954840) what3words: ///retain.elsewhere.shippers In Tidworth, turn off A338 into Station Road. Follow for about 1.5 miles to Perham Down, turn right into Benin Road. Go past houses, turn left immediately after red-brick shed (partly concealed) and park anywhere […]
Leaders: Philippa Paget and David Westgate; Booking contact: Carole Catling Start Meet 7.45 pm. Finish:10.00 pm but depends on numbers of bats. Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, near Keynsham, BS31 2TF. Car parking on site. From the south, from A39 take B3116 and Elm Farm is signposted on a track to the left. From Keynsham, at […]
Leader: Lucy Starling Limited to 15 participants Start: 10:00 Finish: 15:00 (approx.) Meet: Inside Reception Centre to left of entrance. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT Focus: Waders and migrant passerines, including possible Wood Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and Whinchat. Also invertebrates around the site such as dragonflies and butterflies. Description: Level walking of no more than […]
Leader: Karen Funnell Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:30 (approx.) NB Colerne Café is usually open until 14:30 on a Wednesday Meet: St John the Baptist Church gates. SN14 8EL, Explorer 156 (ST 8204 7115), what3words: ///talker.print.furniture Limited on-street parking available on Quarry Lane and nearby, please car share where possible. Focus: general wildlife Description: a two-mile […]
Leader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid Meet: Entry Hill car park Explorer 155 (ST 7462 6261), what3words: ///indoor.navy.librarian Focus: Flora and fauna. There should be some late butterflies and crickets/grasshoppers. Description: An exploration and familiarisation of the park. Formerly a quarry and landfill site. The source of the River Lyn. There are some interesting […]
Leaders: Catherine Turner and Alvan White Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 (approx.) Meet: Wellow, Station Rd car park, Explorer 142 (ST 7381 5804), what3words: ///bulky.snows.policy (we will then car share to Stoney Littleton Long Barrow car park) Focus: General wildlife including invertebrates, potentially including birds of prey Description: We will walk from the Long Barrow car […]
Leaders: Nathan Orr of Mendip Hills National Landscape,, Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch (Contact Helena to book) Start: 10:30 Finish: 14:30 (approx.) Meet: Forestry England car park at Stockhill Explorer 141 (ST 5487 5131) what3words: ///plums.writings.universally Focus: Fungi and other Autumn wildlife Description: A slow walk looking at fungi in particular, but also the other […]
Leader: Alice Bennett-West. Start: 11:00 Finish: Fluid Meet: By the cemetery in Old Church Road, Clevedon BS21 7UF Explorer 153 (ST3930 7068) what3words: ///smooth.guess.fuel Park in Old Church Road. Focus: Spiders Description: Alice is a knowledgeable arachnologist and will lead us to suitable habitat around Wain's Hill and Clevedon harbour. We will look out for […]
Speaker: Joe Hampton, Honeygar Wilding Officer, Somerset Wildlife Trust Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Joe will talk about the long-term “wilding” project to create a more connected landscape for wildlife to help improve habitats the Trust has on its existing […]
Leader: Tom Rogers Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:00 Meet: small car park at the E end of White Sheet Lane, BA12 6AT Explorer 143, Landranger 183 (ST 8246 3443), what3words: ///glades.nests.polar Focus: Farmland birds, Red Kite, winter thrushes. Description: About 3 miles linear walking along stone/rough track in the morning. We will then drive to Stourhead […]
Leader: Glen Maddison (Limited to 10 participants) Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: Batheaston Car Park, London Road East, Batheaston BA1 7NB (ST 7799 6740) what3words: ///hooks.alien.reform Please note: car park is free, but 3 hours maximum stay. Focus: Late summer/early winter migrant birds, invertebrates, including second generation butterflies and late flying Odonata. Description: This small […]
Speaker: Professor Tom Brereton Venue: BRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open 19:00 for coffee and chat) Description: Tom is Director of Research for MARINElife, a position he has held since 2008. He is a leader for Naturetrek and also Head of Ecology at Mapperton Estate in Dorset. https://marine-life.org.uk Doors open […]
Leader: Hugh Williamson; Contact Alvan White to book Start: 10:30 Finish: 12:30 Meet: Outside Lime Tree Café, University of Bath, Convocation Ave., Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7PB Explorer 155 (ST 7748 6452) what3words: ///ritual.happen.wing Focus: Trees Description: The University of Bath main campus rivals Royal Victoria Park in the breadth and quality of its tree […]
Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:30 Meet: By the Beazer Maze close to Pulteney Weir, on the riverside footpath accessed from Argyle Street steps or Grove Road (avoiding steps). Landranger 172/Explorer 155 (ST 7526 6492), what3words: ///eagles.plates.class (Approx. 10 minutes’ walk from the bus station and Bath Spa railway station) Focus: Urban birds […]
Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 9:30 Finish: 14:00 Meet: Herriotts Bridge, BS40 6HW, south side of the lake on A368. Explorer 141 (ST 571 581), what3words: ///polished.whistling.certainty Focus: Water Birds. Description: As we approach winter, the lake supports a large population of wildfowl and if water levels are favourable wading birds should be present. Other birds […]
Speaker: Bath Natural History Society President Lucy Starling, Venue: BRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open 19:00 for coffee and chat) Description: Lucy will tell us about many of her memorable moments encountering a variety of fauna and flora throughout the British Isles, including some encounters during Bath Nats field meetings. […]
Leader: Lucy Starling & Glen Maddison Limited to 16 participants. Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx 15:00 Meet: Slimbridge Wetland Centre, GL2 7BT, inside reception building, to left of entrance door near tills Focus: Wildfowl including geese and swans. Also waders and birds of prey. Description: Level walking of around a mile on tarmac or other hard […]
This event has been cancelled Leader: Lucy Starling for Catcott and John Garrett for Secret World. NB Limited to 20 participants Text Andrew Harrison on 07814680062 to book. Speaker: George Bethell, Secret World Animal Rescue Start 1: 11:15 at Catcott main hide Start 2: 14:30 at Secret World for the talk Finish: 15:15 Meet 1: 11:15 car […]
Leader: Helena Crouch Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 (approx.) Meet: Riverside terraces by Avon Street car park Explorer 155 (ST 7485 6442) what3words: ///fits.likes.grades Focus: Winter-flowering plants Description: As previously, we will participate in this annual event organised by the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland, aiming to find as many species as possible in flower […]
Because of harsh weather forecast this event has been moved to the DAY BEFORE, Wednesday 7 January Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 17:00/dusk Meet: Ham Wall RSPB car park south of Meare, Somerset, BA6 9SX Explorer 141 (ST 4489 3959) what3words: ///biggest.sharpened.clots Focus: Wetland birds, herons and egrets, birds of prey, possible […]
Please support your Society by attending the AGM. Further details to follow later. Start: 14.15
Leader: Lucy Starling Limited to 12 participants. Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx 13:30 Meet: Batheaston car park by River Avon off London Road East, BA1 7NB Explorer 155 (ST 7799 6740) what3words: ///hooks.alien.reform Please note: car park is free, but 3 hours maximum stay. Good bus service D1X to and from city centre and bus stop […]
Speaker: Matthew Oates Venue: BRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 Description: Matthew Oates is author of His Imperial Majesty, the natural history of the Purple Emperor published in 2020. 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 […]
Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 09:30 Finish: 12:30 Meet: car park of Lacock Road Cemetery, SN13 9HS on south side of Lacock Road, Explorer 156 (ST 8803 7026) what3words: ///encrusted.brick.snore Focus: Late winter birds. Description: A 3km walk over gently sloping parkland, mainly pasture, with free standing mature oaks and a lake. We should see an […]
Leader: Richard Bottle Limited to 12 participants. Start: 10:30 Finish: 14:30 (approx.) Meet: Holy Trinity churchyard, Newton St Loe, BA2 9BU. Landranger 172/Explorer 155 (ST 7012 6486) what3words: ///bonfires.remarked.prom Please take care to park considerately in village. Focus: General interest, natural history, in particular birds, and local history. Description: Circular walk of 4.3 miles, taking […]
Speaker: Maurice Tennenhaus, Director of Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields (FLHF) Venue: BRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open 19:00 for coffee and chat) Description: Maurice will talk about this not-for-profit Community Interest Company (FLHF) whose mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of land and maintain its wild nature […]
Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10:00 Finish: 14:30 (approx.) Meet: Stockhill Woods car park, Old Bristol Road, Priddy, Mendip, Somerset BA5 3AS Explorer 141 (ST 5487 5131) what3words: ///plums.writings.universally Focus: Resident local birds, possibly Crossbill, Firecrest, Goshawk. Also early Spring butterflies. Description: Slow circular walk of about 1-2 miles along woodland tracks, uneven ground in places, […]
Leader: Hugh Williamson. Contact Carole Catling (treeodyssey@bathnats.org.uk) to book Start: 11:00 Finish: 13:00 (approx.) Meet: Start and finish at the Odd Down Sports Centre, Chelwood Drive, Bath BA2 2PR (plenty of free parking available) Explorer 155 (ST 7382 6254) what3words: ///mats.dose.pump Focus: Trees Description: Approximate 2.5 mile route, threading together several footpaths and open spaces, […]
Leader: Tom Rogers Limited to 15 participants Start: 09:30 Finish: 15:00 (approx.) Meet: car park in Watery Lane, Frampton on Severn, GL2 7DX Explorer OL14 Landranger 162 (SO 7473 0751) what3words: ///shortcuts.beep.rips Focus: Waterbirds, early summer migrants, birds of prey. Description: Approximately 3.5 km walk around lakes and canal towpath, possibly visiting Splatt Bridge or […]
Speaker: Peter Cooper Venue: BRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open 19:00 for coffee and chat) Description: Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodents. They live among tall grasses and shrubs where they weave an intricate cricket ball-size nest above the ground. They used to be abundant, but numbers have reduced due […]
Leaders: Helena Crouch and Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid Meet: In front of Ring o’ Bells pub, Priston BA2 9EE. Explorer 155 (ST 6937 6053) what3words: ///design.carriage.point Park here or at rear of village hall (down lane at side of pub). Focus: Flora and fauna including possible Red Kites. Description: A circular walk of […]
Must be booked in advance by 17 March 2026 using the RSPB form Leader: Dave Newman. Reservation and prepayment (£28.00) is essential by 17th March 2026. Booking form will be available nearer the date Coach: Bath City centre with other local pickups. See booking form for full details. Start: 08:00 Finish: 18:30 (approx.) Focus: Flora […]
Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 09:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Iford Manor car park BA15 2BA. Explorer 142 (ST 7998 5894) what3words: ///poem.tight.shot Focus: Birds and Insects Description: A 2km walk following the River Frome from Iford to Farleigh Hungerford and back. The riverside path follows relatively flat pastureland, although there is a steady incline by Farleigh […]
Leaders: Helena Crouch and Alvan White Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 16:00 Meet: National Trust car park at Brean Down Café, Brean TA8 2RS Explorer 153 (ST 2965 5853) what3words: ///wreck.cared.applies Parking Charge: £6 all day (free for NT members). Please note, the pay and display machine accepts coins only, card payment can be made via […]
Leader: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve. Limited to 18 participants. Start: 9:30 Finish: 15:30 approx. Meet: Ham Wall RSPB car park. Station Road BA6 9SX. OS EXP 141 (ST 4489 3959) what3words:///biggest.sharpened.clots Note: car park charges for non-RSPB members. Focus: Wetland Fauna and Flora including birds (viewing and listening), insects, particularly dragonflies and wetland plants. […]
Leader: Glen Maddison Limited to 12 spaces. Start: 10:00 Finish: 14:00-15:00 approx. Meet: Lansdown Park & Ride, Bath OS Exp 155 (ST731 681) what3words: ///leaps.ledge.opera Focus: Spring migrant birds including Wheatear, Willow Warbler, Whinchat etc & early Spring butterflies, invertebrates and wildflowers. Description: Fairly easy walking on a circular trip taking in Langridge farm, Battlefields […]
Leaders: Maurice Tennenhaus and Chris Kinchin-Smith. To book contact Tom Rogers Limited to 20 members. Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: At the gate opposite 100 Greenway Lane BA2 4LN what3words:///many.policy.fluid. Parking for 3 cars is available at the front of 94 Greenway Lane BA2 4LN. NO STREET PARKING. Nearest Bus Stop is near the Devonshire […]
Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: White Sheet Lane car park OS EXP 142 (ST 798 350) what3words:///diamonds.titles.delight Directions: Take B3092 south of Maiden Bradley for approx. 3 miles, then turn left onto White Sheet Lane. This turning is immediately beyond and next to an old pub building. The car park is one […]
Leaders: Carole Catling, Alan Feest, Hugh Williamson and Helena Crouch Contact: Helena Crouch for information or to volunteer to help Start: 9:00 Finish: about 16:00 Meet: Moorlands Park, Englishcombe Lane, Bath, BA2 2EE OS EXP 155 (ST 739 632) what3words:///towers.baking.rescue Focus: Moths, Tree Walk, Biodiversity and Flora Description: The Friends of Moorland Park, Bath Urban […]
NB there is a £5 charge for this event, including refreshments Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve assisted by other members of BNHS Moth Study Group Limited number of 25 participants at cost of £5.00 per person. Booking is through Eventbrite, details to follow. Contact: Lucy Starling for information Start: 9:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Sydney […]
Leader: Dave Newman. Reservation and Prepayment essential by 12th May 2026 using this London WWT Booking form. Cost £30.00 plus London Wetland Centre entry charge (free for WWT members, up to £16 for others, see form). Coach: Joint RSPB/BNHS trip. Bath City centre with other local pickups. See London WWT Booking form for full details. […]
Leader: Mike Williams. Leader requires transport. To book contact Tom Rogers. Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 approx. Meet: Smallgrain Picnic Area car park between Bishops Cannings and Quemerford, Calne, Wilts. Nearest Post Code SN10 2LP OS LR 173 EXP 157 (SU 019 670) what3words:///sharp.police.variously Focus: Flora & Fauna Description: This is an excellent example of a […]
Leader: Glen Maddison. Limited to 12 spaces. Start: 10:00 Finish: 14:00 approx. Meet: Outside Lime Tree Café, University of Bath, Convocation Ave., Claverton Down Bath BA2 7PW OS EXP 155 (ST 774 645), what3words:///ritual.happen.wing Focus: Summer Butterflies, invertebrates and meadow wildflowers. Local nesting birds and general wildlife. Description: Nice easy-going terrain, though keep wits about […]
Leader: Philippa Paget. No need to book. Contact Carole Catling for information Start: 9:00 Finish: 11:00 approx. Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, BS31 2TF (off B3116) OS LR 172 EXP 155 (ST 665 652) what3words:///cities.pints.plates Focus: Moths Description: Meet for moth trap opening at 9.00am. A moth trap will be run overnight. The moths will be […]
Leader: Glen Maddison. Limited to 12 places. Start: 9:00 Finish: 13.00 approx. Meet: Small car parking area at intersection of minor road NE of Durley & Savernake Forest Grand Avenue. OS LR 174 EXP 157 (SU 244 649), what3words:///likewise.untruth.tech Focus: Butterflies and, in particular, the elusive and enigmatic Purple Emperor. Description: Though it’s easy going, […]
Leader: Jamie Kingscott , Honeygar Farm, (Somerset Wildlife Trust) and Tom Rogers to book. Car share please as limited parking spaces. Limited to 20 people. Start: 9:30 Finish Part 1: 12:00 at Honeygar Farm. Finish Part 2: 15:30 approx at Shapwick Heath. Meet: Farm off the Westhay to Burtle Road, west of Westhay. BA6 9TS. […]
Leader: Glen Maddison. Limited to 12 places. Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00-14:00 approx. Meet: Small car parking area off The Common between King’s Stag & Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2AU. OS LR 194 EXP 129 (ST 736 100), what3words:///fail.questions.precautions. Please car share. Focus: Later summer Butterflies, varied Moths, Dragonflies and Birds. We will specifically […]
Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 09:30 Finish: 13:30 Meet: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserve car park at Langford Lakes. From A36 follow signs into Steeple Langford, turn right into Duck Street, the reserve car park is just over the river bridge on the left. Post Code SP3 4NH OS EXP 130 (SU 037 370) what3words:///package.vague.gradually Focus: Late […]
Leader: Catherine Turner Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 approx. Meet: Bottom of Bath City Farm Car Park. Kelston View BA2 1NW OS EXP 155 (ST 725 641) what3words:///ripe.pump.desks Focus: Arachnids Description: The day will involve exploring various habitats around the farm site looking mostly for arachnids. This will involve short walks followed by periods of using […]