Author Archives: John Gardner

Karen Nicklin

Posted on September 29, 2020 by John Gardner

It is with great sadness that I have just learned of the untimely passing of one of our members, Karen Nicklin, who has dies sudden;ly and unexpectedly on 24th September 2020. Karen has been with the Society for at least … Continue reading →

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Pauline Brook

Posted on September 14, 2020 by John Gardner

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Pauline Brook who died today in the early hours of the morning. Pauline was a great character at the club, occupying her seat on the front row at every … Continue reading →

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September indoor meeting replaced with outdoor meeting

Posted on September 7, 2020 by John Gardner

I hope everyone is safe and well and surviving the current problems. The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted many things including the WNS outdoor meetings of which we only managed the August event and that was changed from the advertised at … Continue reading →

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Field Meeting; August 9th 2020 Rodley Nature Reserve – Cancelled

Posted on August 8, 2020 by John Gardner

Well, I had hoped this meeting would go ahead as we are now getting out of lockdown, but looking at the reserve’s web site, Rodley Reserve is NOT open this weekend. What I am proposing for thiose who do want … Continue reading →

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Field Meeting July 12th RSPB Blacktoft Sands

Posted on July 12, 2020 by John Gardner

Due to COVID-19, the resreve remains closed to the public therefore, today’s field meeting is cancelled. The weather is set fair so I hope you can all get out and enjoy some wildlife after the heavy rains of this past … Continue reading →

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Brockadale Field Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2020 by John Gardner

Although we’re still in a state of lockdown, easing of restrictions meant that it is possible to travel around a bit more. With this in mind, Hreather and I headed off to Brockadale on the day of the proposed meeting … Continue reading →

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A distinct lack of moths!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by John Gardner

I have been putting the moth trap out quite regularly over the past couple of weeks but each time I go to empty it I find it quite devoid of trappoed moths! Whether it’s the clear cool nights that are … Continue reading →

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Orange Tip bonanza

Posted on May 3, 2020 by John Gardner

Our lockdown local walks have been drenched in warm, sunny spring weather during April with high temperatures more reminiscent of Spain rather than England, Along with alll the spring migrants arriving on these warm fronts, our own native orange tip … Continue reading →

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April indoor meeting and coronavirus

Posted on March 21, 2020 by John Gardner

Well folks, it looks as if the April indoor meeting is going to have to be cancelled given the current predicament with coronavirus. Members’ night is one of my favourite meetinsg of the indoor meetings calendar so I will bve … Continue reading →

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Indoor meeting Tuesday 11th Feb

Posted on January 30, 2020 by John Gardner

Just to let everyone know that the speaker fo rthe February meeting will be Mike Pilsworth, RSPB Humber Conservation officer talking about the wildlife of the Humber with an emphasis on Blacktoft Sands. After a bit of uncertainty, Mike has … Continue reading →

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