Stort Valley Nature Group

Stort Valley Nature Group The aim of the Society is to celebrate, publicise and study all aspects of the natural world.

11/01/2026

Dear Nature Group Members and Associate Members Just a reminder that we have got two events coming up next week.
The first of these is a field visit on Wednesday 14th January consisting of a walk down the river from Spellbrook Lock primarily for winter bird life. We shall be looking over Hallingbury Marsh SSSI and then progress down the river overlooking Hallingbury Mill Marsh, crossing the river at Tednambury Loch and returning over the railway crossing point to Spellbrook Lane. The route is just under two miles gentle walking but it could be muddy in places. There is roadside parking in Dell Lane but take care of traffic and potholes. TL 49168 17570. W3W sheets. fall. scuba CM22 7SG. These field visits during the winter months are always going to be weather dependent and currently the forecast for next Wednesday is not great so it is possible that there will be a cancellation at reasonably short notice. Please let me know if you are planning to attend and looking forward to your support.

09/12/2025

On Sunday 14th December we have got the Nature Group Big Forest Bird Watch Meet at 8:00 AM at the main entrance to the forest at Bush end. this will be a great opportunity for any novice birders because you will be teamed up with an experienced birder to help with identifications. If you are planning to come along do please be there promptly for 8:00 AM Because the main gate will be locked behind us and you will not be able to get in. The results will be contributed to the National Trust Eco Survey of the forest.

07/11/2025

Autmn Walk in Hatfield Forest.

Dear Nature Group members, Just a reminder that we have got the above meeting next Wednesday 12th November. Meet in the main car park at the main forest entrance 10:00 AM. We shall we shall be looking out for fungi in the grassland and woods as well as doing some detective work on what might have eaten hazelnuts. As I understand it there has been no evidence found of dormice as yet but there's no reason why we cannot have a look for ourselves. If you are intending to come along it would be helpful if you can let me know so we know who to expect. Thanks for your continuing support for the Nature Group.

13/10/2025

Dear Nature Group members, Just a reminder that we have got the above visit Wednesday 15th Oct. It is some time since we visited the wood and we can follow the management and enjoy Autumn colours on the trees. Please park safely with consideration in Heath Row and walk to meet at the Water Tower entrance. Hoping to see you Wednesday. Bob. TL50292 22385. W3W bluffs.ribs.pudding.

31/07/2025

Wednesday August 6th. 10.00am.
'Riverfly' invertebrate sampling
Ann and Chris Brolly will demonstrate sampling as water quality indicators in the upper reaches of the River Stort.
Park in Cannons Mill car park and walk to Cannons Mill Lane.TL49282 22555 CM23 2BP W3Wcommunity.ticket.gravy

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