RSPB Grimsby Local Group - Next Indoor Meeting and shared Car Trip

"The next meeting of the RSPB Grimsby Local Group will take on                             Monday 21st March 2022 at 7.30pmat Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LH       The Lower Derwent Valley by Craig Ralston The Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve is made up of a series of flood meadows, pastures and woodlands. The reserve supports a rich diversity of plant species and outstanding populations of breeding and wintering birds.  It is located close to the City of York and stretches 12miles along the River Derwent and Pocklington Canal. Describing the Lower Derwent Valley as a unique historic landscape, Natural England’s Senior National Nature Reserve Manager, Craig Ralston believes the site to be of international significance.  This promises to be a fascinating and informative presentation.Our talks are open to everybody: you do not need to be a member of the RSPB to attend and we look forward to welcoming you.Entry is £4, payable at the door.Light refreshments and a raffle will be available. Obviously, measures will be taken to reduce the risk of spreading the Covid virus, and you should not attend if you are exhibiting symptoms of the virus, or have been in close contact with somebody known to have the virus.

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Our next shared Car Trip will be on Sunday 3rd April to RSPB St Aidan's where there is a good chance you will hear skylarks singing and bitterns booming. If you are very lucky you might catch sight of a bittern, but you can expect to see marsh harrier, and possibly the first of this year's summer migrants in addition to a wide range of other birds. If you would like to come with us, please contact Tony Bryan, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or (01472) 873362.  We would particularly like to hear from anybody who wants to improve their birding skills when, under our Birding Buddy Scheme, we would ensure you are accompanied by an experienced birder at the reserve. Martin Francis - Leader, RSPB Grimsby Local Group"