Events
There are six lectures between October till April, and outdoor events with visits to local reserves and other places of interest organised throughout the year. Both indoor and outdoor events are free and open to non-members; sometimes pre-booking is required. Donations to help with running costs such as hall bookings and refreshments are appreciated. The sub-committee welcomes suggestions for future events.
Outdoor Events
2011- Bawsinch Open Day Sun 29 May 11-4
Enter by wicket gate, Duddingston Road West by bend in road, opposite parking bays (OS Landranger 66: NT285725). - Aberlady Bay: June 18 10.30am
Led as usual by John Harrison, in June we look mainly at flowers and butterflies.Meet at 10.30am at Aberlady Reserve Car Park (OS Landranger 66: NT 472804). - Badger Watches - Wed 15 & Tues 21 June Mon 11 & Wed 20 July
Watches take place at Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh, starting at 7.30. These events are very popular but not suitable for children under 10. Places are limited. If you would like to be considered please send a letter and stamped addressed envelope to Averil Stewart, 29 Highfield Crescent, Linlithgow EH49 7BG or email her at gaveril.stewart@virgin.net before April 29 - Bat Walk, Thursday 11 August 8.45pm, Blackford Pond Edinburgh
Blackford Pond in Edinburgh, below the Royal Observatory, is one of the few places locally where we can guarantee to see more than one species of bat. On previous walks with Stuart Smith we have seen pipistrelle and Daubenton’s bats. The bat detectors provided convert the bats’ ultrasonic echo-location calls into audible sound, enabling us to identify different species and to note various behaviour patterns. Meet inside the gate to Blackford Pond on Cluny Gardens at the junction with Oswald Road.
A £3.00 donation to Lothian Bat Group is optional but appreciated. A torch is strongly advised.
For all outdoor events, warm waterproof clothes and suitable footwear should be worn.
Indoor Events
Lectures start at 7.30pm on Thursdays and are held at 33 Melville Street Edinburgh, EH3. Admission free. Non members welcome.
2011/2 events listed here soon.