If more information is needed on any of these events please send an e-mail to the event leader mentioned below.
3 October
Shingle street for migrating passerines
9.30 - 1.00
A chance to learn about the often-difficult autumn plumage of passerine birds, including juveniles, in a typical coastal location. There will be a two mile walk. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Coastguard Cottages car-park, Shingle Street. Please contact the leader for more details - Steve Fryett
3 October
Fungus walk at Arger Fen, near Sudbury
2.00-4.30
We will be finding and identifying the fungi in this diverse woodland site owned by Suffolk County Council. The leader will talk about the ecology and identification characteristics of the species we encounter, and no prior experience is needed. Bring walking boots and a fungus ID book if you have one. Meet at the Arger Fen Local Nature Reserve car park - grid ref TL931354. For more details please contact Rob Dryden
24 October
Going Places a conference on Migration
9.00-5.00
The 1998 Annual Conference will be held at Ipswich School Conference Centre, Henley Road, Ipswich.
23 November
Meeting of SNS Council
- if there is anything you would like to raise, please e-mail our Secretary, Joan Hardingham.
29 November
Gulls Galore!
12.30 - 4.00
An afternoon to learn about the various plumages of this difficult family. Bring binoculars and also a telescope if you have one. Meet at the car park at Lackford Wildfowl Reserve, on the A1101 a few miles out of Bury St Edmunds - grid ref TL 802704. For more details please contact Ashley Gooding
2 December
A members night out
7.30 - 9.30
A fun night out to share our wildlife experiences, compete in a quiz (provisional) to test our knowledge, and to be thoroughly entertained by our guest speaker. To be held at the Forte Post House Hotel, Ipswich (near Tesco's on the A1214). For more information, please e-mail our Secretary, Joan Hardingham.
12 December
Boyton and Sudbourne for winter birds
9.00 - 4.00
A meeting to enjoy a variety of coastal and estuarine habitats for over-wintering birds. Suitable for people new to bird-watching. Bring lunch, own drinks, walking boots and binoculars. Meet at Banters Barn car-park, Boyton grid ref TM 387474. For more details please contact Gary Lowe
Please note change of date for this meeting.
It is always advisable to bring a packed lunch, suitable clothing and rubber boots or stout footwear on all field events. Members are asked not to bring dogs. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
The Suffolk Moth Group holds regular meetings between May and September at which SNS members are welcome. Those interested should contact Arthur Watchman
A list of events is published separately in White Admiral. Further details may be obtained from Bob Markham
SNS Members who would like to attend further mammal meetings should contact Jeff Martin
Additional information about the field events can be obtained from the leaders, Martin Sanford at the SBRC. or the Hon. Secretary, Joan Hardingham.
The field meetings programme for 1999 is now starting to be assembled. To make sure that we have the right number and type of meetings I need to know what you would like. Please tell me the specific subjects or places you are interested in, and I will try to arrange an appropriate field meeting. I hope to achieve a balanced programme to include the following:
Social recreational meetings to enjoy/appreciate a particular site or species.
Training/education for members to learn more about a particular topic,
e.g. identification of a particular group of species or how to manage particular habitats.
'Simple' surveys for particular species in a given area (intended for non-specialists : training to be given at the beginning of the meeting).
Recording for those with existing expertise to record their particular interest/species on a given site.
Each meeting will have a defined purpose, a named leader, and an informal programme to ensure everyone knows what they're doing and when.
Please volunteer to lead a meeting on a subject of your choice if you feel able. If you haven't done this before, I'm happy to help with the small amount of planning that's needed.
Programme Secretary