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Canal 6, Downholland to Halsall, 27th October 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Barbara

It was a wet morning, and the south of England was gearing up for a big storm, but the weather forecast for the Haskayne area was for sunshine, and so it turned out to be. This historic stretch of the … Continue reading →

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Southport, 20th October 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Barbara

It’s still warm, with showers between the sunshine. They are refurbishing King’s Gardens with the help of Lottery money, so the café was surrounded with hoardings and many of the Victorian shelters are being dismantled. On  the lawns after a … Continue reading →

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Clock Face Country Park

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Barbara

Report from Tony Carter: On Monday, 14th October 2013 I went to Clock Face Country Park at the invitation of a colleague who works with Mersey Forest and played a part in the establishment of the park. He was interested … Continue reading →

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Moving North?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Barbara

Report from Tony Carter. On Saturday 28th September, I led a fungal foray for the public at Ainsdale Sand Dunes Nature Reserve on behalf of Natural England.  We found about forty species, mostly the more common varieties such as Amanita … Continue reading →

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Eastham, 29th September 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Barbara

Another sunny day, which may be the last fine day before the autumn starts in earnest. We went to Eastham Village to see the old Yew tree there, which is probably the oldest tree on Merseyside. Believed to be about … Continue reading →

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Blundellsands Park, 22nd September 2013

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Barbara

The mini-heatwave continues! It was overcast but remarkably warm for late September. We took the train to Blundellsands and Crosby station and followed The Serpentine around to the park gates. Blundellsands key park is one of the few members-only parks … Continue reading →

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Formby Nature Reserve, 22nd September 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Barbara

Report by Tony Carter: On Sunday 22nd September 2013, I joined a colleague who was leading a public foray for The National Trust at Formby Nature Reserve. I normally cover the area between the Pinfold and Fishermans Paths so I … Continue reading →

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Burton Mere Wetlands Reserve

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Barbara

An alternative view from Tony Carter. The warden of the Reserve asked if I would lead a fungus foray for the public. As the MNA had fixed the 21st for a programmed visit and I had never been to the … Continue reading →

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Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB, 21st September 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Barbara

Seven members met at Sir Thomas Street for the 487 bus at 9.15. Due to the withdrawal of the number 24 from West Kirby, we had to go to Ness Gardens and walk from there. Three hardy walkers set off … Continue reading →

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Pickerings Pasture, 8th September 2013

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Barbara

(Report from John Clegg). Five Sunday Group members visited this area of mixed woodland, open pasture and the River Mersey. The tide was out and on one of the sandbanks was a large flock of Black-tailed Godwit, which suddenly took … Continue reading →

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