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THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL – VISITS 2018
Enjoy sketching or photographing together, watching wildlife both wild and captive. Whenever possible, car-sharing will be suggested to share fuel costs. Meet at 11am. This year by request, some visits are mid-week.
MAGOR MARSH SSSI, near Newport, South Wales, NP26 3DD – Sunday 25th March www.gwentwildlife.org
Join Gwent Wildlife Trust Rangers on a walk by the coast & look for fantastic wildlife of the Severn Estuary. 11am – 4pm. Starts from Car Park at Magor, to Goldcliff, 11km (about 6 miles). Unique opportunity to see wildfowl & waders on the mud flats, coastal scenery, with plenty of time to stop & look at various features and species. Transport back from Goldcliff to Magor. Spaces limited, – let Sarais know ASAP.
BRANDON MARSH SSSI, Brandon Lane, Coventry. West Midlands. CV3 3GW – Saturday 14th April http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
220 acres with large pools, reedbeds, willow carr, grass & woodland. Outstanding for birdwatching, with 8 hides and walks. Café. No Dogs. £2.50 Adults, £1.50 Concessions. Free to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust members.
THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 3BT – Saturday 28th April. http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk
In 30 acres, over 300 raptors, many endangered. Rescue & rehabilitation of birds of prey, owls hawks, eagles, falcons, buzzards, vultures, all in aviaries. Flying displays. No Dogs. Picnic areas. Adults £7.70 (Giftaid), Concessions £6.05 (Gift Aid)
SANDWELL VALLEY RSPB, West Bromwich, Birmingham. B43 5AG – Sunday 20th May. http://www.rspb.org.uk
Nature reserve is part of Sandwell Valley Country Park, large area woodland, wetlands, meadows, pools & streams, bird hide & walks. Dogs on leads. Busy Heronry, bluebells, many birds. Visitor centre, refreshments. Non-RSPB members £3 car parking fee.
STANWICK LAKES SSSI, near Wellingborough, Northants, NN9 6GY – Saturday 9th June. http://www.stanwicklakes.org.uk
Wetland of international importance, wildfowl, reedbeds, wildflower meadows, birds, kingfisher, otter, dragonflies. Visitor centre & Café. Dogs on leads. Free entry, Car Parking £5.50.
COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JP – Wednesday 11th July. http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
160 acres of parkland with beautiful gardens, many endangered species. Asiatic Lion, giraffe, zebra, red panda, rhino, wolf, primates, otters, birds, reptiles, penguins. Lemur walk-through. Dogs on leads. Adults £15, Seniors £10, tickets cheaper online. Café.
BIRDLAND, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BN – Wednesday 8th August. http://www.birdland.co.uk
Amazing world of birds from all over the world – penguins, flamingo, parrots, crane, owls, birds of prey. Riverside walks, gardens, nature reserve & hides. Dogs on leads. Café & picnics. Adults £9.95, Seniors £8.95, cheaper online. Car Parking next door in Rissington Road, 5 hours £4, up to 10 hours £7.
LINTON ZOO, Linton, Cambridgeshire. CB21 4NT – Saturday 15th September.
www.lintonzoo.com
Small friendly zoo, breeding centre for endangered species. African lion, Amur Tiger, Snow Leopard, zebra, lemurs, tapir, birds, reptiles, macaws. No Dogs. Café. Adults £9, Seniors £8.
BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE, Lingfield, Surrey. RH7 6LF (near M25 Jcn 6) – Sunday 14th October.
www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Unique venue for British wildlife in natural surroundings, 40 species – red squirrel, fox, wildcat, otter, deer, polecat, owls. Talks every 30 mins. Coffee shop. No Dogs. Adults £11.50, Senior £10.50
WELNEY WETLANDS CENTRE, Cambridgeshire. PE14 9TN – Saturday 10th November. www.wwt.org.uk
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust centre in the Fens. Walks, hares, owls, & many hides including heated main one. Autumn migrants . “Swan” feed to watch flocks of Bewick & Whooper swans, ducks & geese. Adult £8.70 (Giftaid), Seniors £7.40 (Giftaid) Café. No Dogs.
We shall probably also have a Christmas Get-Together at Slimbridge – date in December to be arranged.
Please let me know, at least 10 days or so beforehand, if you plan to join any of the visits. Your mobile number in case of last-minute cancellations would be appreciated.
Email: saraiscrawshaw@aol.com or Tel: 01455 553270
Contact emails:
John Horton (general member contact) johnhorton47@hotmail.com
Sarais Crawshaw (visit and events organiser) saraiscrawshaw@aol.com
Valerie Briggs (Membership Secretary) v.briggs746@btinternet.com
