Daily Archives: May 19, 2014

MNA Coach Trip Coombes Valley RSPB Reserve 17th May 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Sabena Blackbird

After circumnavigating the Staffordshire Market Town of Leek on a road diversion we eventually arrived at the RSPB Reserve at Coombes Valley. Coombes Valley was formed at the end of the last ice age, some 10,000yrs ago. A massive ice … Continue reading →

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Wirral Woodland Walk, 18th May 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Barbara

It was very hot and sunny, and we were happy to be in woodland shade for nearly all of our walk today. Our first birds were Swifts in Claughton, spotted from the bus. When we got off we turned straight … Continue reading →

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Carr Mill Dam, Sunday 11th May 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Barbara

Report from Tony Carter. The North West Fungus Group held a foray at Carr Mill Dam. The site was chosen because it was thought that, after a couple of very dry springs, the boggy areas held more prospect of finding … Continue reading →

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