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House Sparrow and Starling Nestbox Project
Published December 12, 2011 | It is proposed to develop a Nestbox Project for House Sparrows and Starlings for Society members in 2012 the aim of which will be to increase the number of nesting sites available for these declining species in our area.
The Society will make appropriate nestboxes available at a nominal cost to cover the purchase of materials. Continue reading
Weston Longville Village Hall
Published December 12, 2011 | Many of you will have heard that the village hall is to be re-built and have, no doubt, seen the plans on the wall when attending our indoor meetings. We are told that construction is due to start late April
Wash Cruise & Frampton Marshes 23rd Sept 2012
Published November 17, 2011 | The WVBS had a very successful field trip on the Wash Cruise from Boston Lincs in Oct 2009. I am trying to arrange a repeat of this field trip for the Society on 23rd Sept 2012. The boat will leave Boston at 08.45 hrs. which means an early start from our area. As last time we can visit Frampton Marsh, if we choose, after the cruise.
Further details will not be available until early Jan but I would like to give the organisers an early indication of our level of interest and the number of us who are interested. Last year they sold out very quickly and I do not want us to miss out. Payment will be required within 4 weeks of making the group booking i.e. by end Jan. Continue reading
Thursday 15th December – Christmas Social
Published November 2, 2011 | Please make a note in your diary for this “not to be missed” event.
An evening of Christmas Fayre and Fun.
Our usual appeal is for members to supply a plate of food (cakes/savouries/puddings etc. ) enough for about 4 people. Lin Pateman (astronanna@hotmail.com ) is co-ordinating this to ensure we don’t all bring the same. Please contact her to discuss or see her at the next indoor meeting where a list will be available for you to add your choice of food. Also please bring your own plates, cutlery, wine/beer and glass. Cups/glasses will be provided for your complimentary cup of punch on arrival and tea/coffee later in the evening. There will be the usual quizzes and puzzles to keep you amused. Continue reading
Saturday 26th November – Chris Skinner’s High Ash Farm
Published October 29, 2011 | Chris has won prestigious conservation awards for the way he runs his farm with a high percentage of the acreage being put down to wild bird food crops. One area is of 23 acres and should produce good numbers of finches and buntings by the time we go.
We will meet at the car park for the Roman Camp at Caister St Edmund (grid ref TG233033) to depart at 8.30a.m. There is car parking space for c.20 cars so it should not be a problem, but please car share where possible. This is a morning walk and should finish by about 12.30. Consideration will be given on the day to going on to a nearby site if the leader thinks there will be enough birds and members are interested. Continue reading