Outdoor Meeting: Castor Hanglands

Outdoor Meeting: Castor Hanglands

  Although the evening weather was less than ideal we were fortunate to hear several nightingales before dusk set in and the rain became more persistent. Courtesy of Phil Rudkin This sound clip may not open on “APPLE”
Outdoor Meeting: Tortoishell Wood

Outdoor Meeting: Tortoishell Wood

  Traditionally managed meadows and wood with rich, varied ground flora. Tortoiseshell Wood is a fine example of Kesteven boulder clay primary woodland. The calcareous clay gives rise to a rich and varied ground flora. There is a typical three-layer...
Outdoor Meeting: Astronomy Evening CANCELLED

Outdoor Meeting: Astronomy Evening CANCELLED

Astronomy evening at Egleton Birdwatching Centre car park with David Conner and Melton Astronomical Society (OS  SK 877 073). CANCELLED The weather on Saturday is forecast to be overcast and wet so we have taken the decision to Cancel. We hope to rearrange this event...
Fungal Foray at Clipsham Yew Tree Wood

Fungal Foray at Clipsham Yew Tree Wood

On an autumnal Saturday afternoon 23 members of Rutland Natural History Society were led around the tracks and glades of this mixed broad leaved and coniferous wood. Dr Vin Fleming started the proceedings with the identification of a collection of fungi one of the...
Outdoor Meeting: Hambleton Peninsular

Outdoor Meeting: Hambleton Peninsular

A walk to celebrate the New Year was held at Hambleton Peninsular led by Linda Biddle, RNHS. As had been suggested warm clothing was required on this bright and crisp January morning. Conditions under foot were a little damp in places after further overnight rain. The...