Woodland Warble. Meet/park Heber’s Ghyll SE099472. Note: Some steep terrain! Possibility of spotted flycatcher, redstart or even wood warbler! Plus the usual woodland species. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Karen Shackleton - 07790 707419
Middleton Woods and Crabtree Gill. The focus of the walk will be mainly botanical. Th route takes in the western part of Middleton Woods to Crabtree Gill, continues on Langbar Road and returns via Curly Hill, passing the Stubham Oak. Meet/park Ilkley Lido car park, SE118484. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Bruce Brown - 07397 093284
Appletreewick - Reynard’s Gill and Paul’s Meadow. Meet at the New Inn pub car park SE052601. Lunch at pub (for parking permission). Then to Paul’s in pm. Please car share if possible - Ring Bruce, or meet at venue. Bring packed lunch. Boots /wellies usually advisable. More details/directions from Bruce: 07397 093284. Leader: Nyree Fearnley
Bradford Peregrines Fledge Watch. See juvenile peregrine falcon learning to fly and maybe even fledging! Meet/park at Beamsley Road, Manningham, SE145348 (Note: take care as there is another Beamsley Road in Frizinghall). This location is also provisional - further information will be sent out by email if any change is envisaged. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Paul Wheatley - 07753 803518
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