RSPB Wildlife Explorers
Have you heard about the biggest wildlife club for young people in the world? Whether you are 7 or 17, its got something for you. Wildlife Explorers is the junior membership of the RSPB, focusing mainly on 7-12 year olds. With over 140,000 members it's the largest club in the world for young people interested in birds and the environment.
Programme of Events
July 17th Saturday Time: 20.30 till Late Moths, Owls and Bats (Open to All) Meeting at the Reservoir with a walk around it ending up at the middle arm where we will set up a moth trap with Rich and Margaret Austin. This walk is a chance to hopefully see Barn Owls, Long Eared Owls, Bats and some wonderful Moths. Location: Perry’s guide page 21 H1/2 - Rue du Moulin August 15th - Sunday Time: 8.30 – 12.00 Reserve and Marsh Exploration Meeting at Fort Saumarez car park. Walking around the Colin Best Nature Reserve to the Claire Mare where, weather permitting, I will be ringing marshland birds such as Reed and Sage Warblers and many others. Finishing at Ford Saumarez car park. Location: Perry’s guide page 12 B5
Note to Parents
- A register will be taken before and after each trip so please remember to sign your child out at the end of every trip. (We may be thinking “Timmy” has been left at the beach)
- All under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
- From previous trips we suggest Wellington boots should be worn on most trips. (Mostly for your cleaning benefit!)
- Please ensure children are suitably dressed to fit with the event and weather conditions. (Children tend to be quite fussy when it comes to warmth)
- Remember these trips can be fun for you too and everyone is more than welcome to take part in any activity including non-members.
RSPB WILDLIFE EXPLORER LEADERS
If you have any questions or would like any more information on these events then please do not hesitate to contact on of our leaders: Chris Mourant Tel: 230980: Mobile: 07911130415; Mark Guppy Tel: 710813; Joanne de la Mare Tel: 257531; Justine Torode Tel: 258278. They will be more than happy to help.
USEFUL INFORMATION
If you would like information on birding in Guernsey you can check out our local website: http://www.rspbguernsey.co.uk/ If you wish to join the RSPB, membership information can be found on our website above or, alternatively, you can contact our local Membership Secretary Mike Bairds (Tel: 255524 E-mail: mikebairds@cwgsy.net) to receive a membership pack.
RSPB Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Charity registered in England and Wales no 207076, in Scotland no SC037654.
The RSPB aims to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its volunteers and staff as well as children and other vulnerable young people attending its activities. It has adopted set procedure for the appointment of staff and volunteers who work closely with young people and established guidelines for them to work to when organising events, wherever they are held.
If you would like to talk to someone about the way your group is run and how you are treated, please call the RSPB Youth Unit on 0800 9178566.