Wednesday 14 June 2023; 9.00am, Martin Down, Nr Sixpenny Handley.
Martin Down NNR is jointly owned and managed by Natural England and Hampshire County Council. The reserve is important for ground nesting birds such as Skylark and Grey Partridge. At this time of year migrant birds should be in evidence and we have a chance of Turtle Dove and Quail. The chalk downland supports a good range of butterflies and plants, so hopefully something for everyone. Meeting will last until lunchtime or early afternoon, so members may wish to bring some lunch. Please note earlier start time.
Leader Graham Stacey.
Members will have received the mobile number of the leader and details of the meeting place in the Field Trips leaflet which went out with the Winter edition of WOS News. These details will also be given in the monthly email which is sent to those members who have signed up to receive emails at the beginning of the month in which the trip will be held.
The attention of members is drawn to the fact that WOS accepts no liability for damages or personal injury occurring during its activities. Please note that dogs should not be brought to meetings.
WOS seeks to encourage car sharing, so members may wish to liaise prior to meetings to try and reduce car usage.
Field trips and indoor meetings are rarely cancelled based on weather forecasts of inclement conditions as they can be wrong. However, in the event of cancellation, a notice will be posted on the website under Newsflash. Members may also check by telephoning the leader, see above.
