Outdoor Meetings 2012

Date	Outdoor	Event
FEBRUARY 19th 2012	Outdoor	Winter Birdwatch - Blue House Farm It might be cold on the day but the farmland and coastal birds at this Essex Wildlife Trust reserve are spectacular. In recent weeks our members have seen Spoonbills and Great White Egret (see photos link above) here plus Harriers, Buzzard, and Avocets! Meet at 9.30am - returning at 1.00pm.
MAY 13th 2012	Outdoor	Bluebells and Birds at Hanningfield Reservoir With its mixture of fresh water habitats, ancient woodland and grazing meadows Meet at 9.00am - returning at 1.00pm.
JUNE 21st 2012	Outdoor	Longest Day Midsummer Evening Walk - Canvey Island We are joining Basildon Natural History Society to celebrate the summer solstice with a walk along the sea wall from the Lobster Smack pub to Canvey Wick Reserve and back - and we can then and enjoy a pint in the pub afterwards. Meet at 7.00 pm in Wickford - returning at pub closing time!
JULY 8th 2012	Outdoor	Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve Chris Tyas follows up his earlier indoor talk with a guided tour of this spectacular RSPB project. Meet at 9.30am - returning at 1.00pm
AUGUST 12th 2012	Outdoor	St Peter on the wall - Bradwell This lovely Saxon church on the Dengie Peninsula was also the location of a Roman Fort. History, marine wildlife and nearby bird observatory will provide plenty of interest. Meet at 9.00am - returning at 1.00pm.
SEPTEMBER 23rd 2012	Outdoor	Fungal Foray - Mill Meadows, Billericay This ancient meadow system is renowned for its regionally important assemblage of wax cap fungi. Joint meeting with the Basildon Natural History Society and Essex Field Club. Parking is extremely limited in the Scout Hut car parkoff Greens Farm Lane, so car sharing is a must. Meet at 10.00am - returning at 1.00pm
OCTOBER 20th 2012 (Saturday)	Outdoor	Fungal Foray - Marks Hill Wood This reserve is part of the Langdon Hills complex of sites, so expect an impressive range of fungi species. A joint meeting with the Basildon Natural History Society. Meet at 09.30am - returning at 1.00pm

Unless otherwise specified, outings will depart from the Wickford Central Council Car Park (next to Somerfields) at the times shown above. Please note that times may vary according to the location of the meeting. There are always spare places in cars travelling to the different locations, so anyone needing transport is normally guaranteed a lift.

In case of a change of venue or timings, it is advisable to contact us by email for confirmation of all outdoor meetings.

The return times indicated are the times when arriving back in Wickford, they are of course, approximate and very much dependant on the wildlife we are seeing on the day.

If you wish to travel direct to any location, map references and directions can be provided.