21st July 2019 Wildlife Fun Day

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Sandy Allan

We have devised a wildflower trail which guides you through some of the most flower-rich parts of the reserve. Our work in sowing seeds and planting plug plants is really beginning to pay off and you will see a lot of variety. You’ll also learn about the folklore and medicinal uses of plants.

Friends of the Hook are hosting a Wildlife Fun Day on Sunday 21^st July 1.30 -4pm, drop into The Hook nature reserve and discover what’s new. Look for the marquee by Mona Road entrance.

All ages will enjoy ‘Tree Bingo’ which helps you identify 12 species of trees.

A bird walk led by Keith Rainford from Lady Bay bird group starts at 2pm (note change of time) from Holme Grove entrance

Pond dipping and mini beast safari will continue through the afternoon. Little ones can also make a flying butterfly kite, colour a bookmark or make an alder cone bee.

Dawn Chorus Day Guided Walk 5th May 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Sandy Allan

Sunday 5th May is International Dawn Chorus Day

This is when the word celebrates nature’s symphony.

To mark this, Keith Rainford from the Lady Bay Birdwatchers will lead a Dawn Chorus walk on The Hook and will identify birds that can be seen and heard singing on The Hook.

Everyone is welcome, beginner to expert.

We suggest bringing binoculars if you have them.

Meet at Home Grove Car Park 6am on Sunday 5th May.

On 9th October we planted a Medlar Tree in memory of Lawrence Geary, a strong campaigner for Lady Bay.