RSPB Fen Drayton regular (May): social stroll / share identification skills
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This will be our May social stroll around RSPB Fen Drayton. The first few Damselflies are out, and they're not too difficult to learn and quite fun to identify. I'd also like to look at spring flowers around the reserve - plenty of them, at the moment! - butterflies, and trying to put a name to some of the birds we hear, as the warblers are in full song at the moment.
I aim to be out for about 2 hours, which should bring us to early dusk, but you're welcome to leave earlier: the paths all loop back to the busway, so it's never too hard to find the way back to the car park. With all the hot weather, all the paths should be dry and clear.
I know the reserve very well, and can ID some of the things we stand a chance of seeing, but I'm a long way from an expert. I'd really love everyone to be pitching in what they know: the world is full of things to understand and explore, and the more you look, the more you see!
Binoculars strongly recommended, if you have any: I don't have spares to share, but it will still be a nice nature stroll without. I will keep an eye on the forecast, and cancel or move the event it looks like it will be very heavy rain (or oppressive heat!).
This event is appropriate for children. Rules for dogs can be found on the RSPB site below: please do follow them, to help preserve the nature we are here to enjoy!
Directions here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/fen-drayton-lakes/location
NOTE THAT the lane to the car park is quite rough, and if coming from Fen Drayton has quite deep potholes, so if you are coming by car please do take care.
The reserve is easily reached from the guided busway. If you are coming on the bus, you will find us at the car park about 100m North from the busway stop.
Suggested voluntary donation at the event £5, cash only, as the costs to host the Meetup group continue to increase: any excess over the running costs (we haven't had one yet!) will be set aside for a special event with a paid expert.