Programme

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Following the success of our Geology and Bat themed walks, FOLK is pleased to announce the latest in the series – a guided Wildlife Walk on the Hill.

Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common are home to a rich variety of wildlife, a number of which are locally and nationally important species. Birds, butterflies and moths, wildflowers (including a number of orchids), mammals and reptiles are all to be found here – plus a vast range of other families too numerous to mention. The site has a number of very different habitats, each with its own specific collection of species; these will also change as the Wildlife Year scrolls through its various seasons.

Summer is an exciting time on the Hill with many migrant birds joining the host of resident birds to breed at various sites across the Hill. Wildflowers are in full bloom, including orchids which have a limited flowering season, and there are a number of butterflies on the wing – including one of the site’s nationally endangered species, the Duke of Burgundy.

During this walk our Treasurer Mark Dowie – a wildlife enthusiast and regular visitor to the Hill – will hope to point out some of the species on show. Nature being Nature, no two visits to the Hill will ever be the same, and the number of species seen will vary due to the time of day, seasonal changes and, of course, the weather. However, many species are reliable at this time of year and we hope to find plenty to see.

So, if you are passionate about wildlife, whether birds, orchids, butterflies (or all of the above!) please join us on our Summer Wildlife Walk. It doesn’t matter if you are a relative beginner, or if you are already hooked and would like to know more about what is on your doorstep but just don’t know where to look.

The session will last 2-3 hours, and we will focus on one particularly species-rich area of the site: The Gallops and the eastern slopes.  The walk will be easy going with some limited walking on the lower slopes.  Group size will be limited to give everyone an opportunity to participate and ask any questions they may have.  And don’t forget your binoculars, cameras & mobile phones (on silent of course!) and any field guide books you may want to bring.

If you would like to attend this session, please contact Peter Whalley by email norwoodpw1@gmail.com

Bookings will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis and more detailed information will be made available when the session has been confirmed.

We will be requesting a voluntary donation to support FOLK’s conservation work.

Thank you.
FOLK Executive Committee

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For general information go to the Work Parties page.

For any available information on this specific work party go to the Work Party Plans/Reports page.

For general information go to the Work Parties page.

For any available information on this specific work party go to the Work Party Plans/Reports page.

For general information go to the Work Parties page.

For any available information on this specific work party go to the Work Party Plans/Reports page.

For general information go to the Work Parties page.

For any available information on this specific work party go to the Work Party Plans/Reports page.

For general information go to the Work Parties page.

For any available information on this specific work party go to the Work Party Plans/Reports page.