Wildlife Watch Events Diary 2007

We have an exciting program of events taking place all over Cheshire this winter. So Why not come along and join Watch and take a closer look at wildlife, have fun and make new friends.

Please book all events except where other wise stated

N.B. Events can be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather. If this occurs we will do our best to inform all those who have booked on to the event.

August

Tuesday 7th August 10.30am – 3pm.
Activity - Seal Watch and rock pooling.
Venue – Hilbre Island, off the coast at West Kirby, Wirral.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here *** Fully Booked ***

Tuesday 21st August 10.00am – 2pm.
Activity - Seal Watch and rock pooling. This trip has always been a popular one for families. The group leaves the slipway at West Kirby at low tide (10.30 am) and walks the 2 miles across the sands to Hilbre Island. Hundreds of seals are hauled out on the sand banks of the River Dee Estuary at this time of year and can be seen clearly with the help of a telescope. Many more swim around to the end of the island where you may get closer to them. The day will include a seaside scavenger hunt, rock pool dipping, bird and seal watching.
Not suitable for children under 5.
Venue – Hilbre Island, off the coast at West Kirby, Wirral.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here

Wednesday 22nd August 8.15pm onwards.
Activity – Bat talk and walk. Learn about our native bats. An expert bat worker will take you on a walk around Poynton Pool detecting and identifying bats.
Venue – Poynton Lake near Stockport.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here

Thursday 30th August 10am – 3pm
Activity – Wildlife activities day at Bickley Hall Farm, the Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s new headquarters. Meet moths; help make a bug hotel, explore the farm, environmental art and games. Bring a packed lunch.
Venue – Bickley Hall Farm, Bickley near Malpas.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here

September

Saturday 1st September 7pm – 9pm.
Activity - Evening batwalk. Learn about our native bats.
Venue - Thurstaton Country Park, Thursaston, Wirral.
Contact - Linda Higginbottom. Tel 0151 342 1395 or via email LHiggi1101@aol.com for booking and more details.

Saturday 8th September 8pm onwards.
Activity - Bat talk and walk. Learn about our native bats.
Venue – Marshall’s Arm Nature Reserve, Hartford, Northwich.
Contact – Stuart Poucher 07788570628

Saturday 15th September 9am – 11am,
Activity – Small mammal trapping. Looking at the behaviour, ecology and identification of small mammals. This event will involve mammal trapping for identification and recording purposes.
Venue – Pickering’s Pasture, Halton.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here

Friday 21st September 8pm onwards.
Activity - Bat talk and walk. Learn about our native bats. An expert bat worker will take you on a walk around Brereton Heath Local Nature reserve detecting and identifying bats.
Venue – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, near Congleton.
Contact – Mark or Brian Tel 01477 534115 or email Brereton@cheshire.gov.uk for booking and more details.

Sunday 30th September 9am – 11am,
Activity – Small mammal trapping. Looking at the behaviour, ecology and identification of small mammals. This event will involve mammal trapping for identification and recording purposes.
Venue – Swettenham Meadows, Swettenham nr Congleton.
Contact - Jan Shone or Gill Bellairs. Tel 01948 822228 or email watchevents@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk for more details or Book Here

Always wear suitable clothing and footwear

How to Join Watch

You can join at any Watch event in Cheshire, just let the leader of the event know. If you would like further details or a membership application form you can either call us on01948 820728, or email us. Alternatively you can join online join online.