Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Ken Jordan Memorial Foray (by Tony Carter)

On Sunday 22nd April, I led a foray to Freshfield Heath and Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR on behalf of the North West Fungus Group. Some of you will remember that Ken Jordan used to lead this foray in conjunction with … Continue reading

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Fungal Treasures (by Tony Carter)

Despite the freezing cold winter and very dry spring, 2011 turned out to be an excellent year for fungi, helped by the extended period of warm weather into the New Year. A thaw in the treacherous conditions of January allowed … Continue reading

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Wirral Way, 22nd April 2012

(Report by John Clegg) When we arrived at Hooton Station we had to fight our way through 300-400 people who were queueing for the train to Liverpool to see the Sea Odyssey giants.  On the Wirral Way we heard Great … Continue reading

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Woolston Eyes 14/4/2012

Despite a nagging, cold easterly breeze 15 members assembled at this large, secluded reserve hemmed in by the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. Some arrived by car, others by train into Warrington Central and then the No.3 bus to … Continue reading

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Lydiate, 15th April 2012

(Report by John Clegg) After getting off the 300 bus the walk started in Hall Lane, with Rooks flying around the church. We crossed the Racing Stables, where there were Lapwings on the gallops and we had lunch on the … Continue reading

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Landican Cemetery and Arrowe Country Park 1st April 2012

The motor cyclists were gathering for the Egg Run in William Brown Street this morning, many of them dressed as chickens and bunnies. And since it was April Fool’s Day, the morning radio had been talking about donkey rustling for … Continue reading

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