SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST: FIFE AND KINROSS MEMBERS CENTRE
PROGRAMME FOR SUMMER 2004
Non-members will be made very welcome at all events.
Visit to Kennoway Den
Saturday 8, Denhead, Kennoway (NO 347 027), 14.00
See the beautiful display of spring wildflowers and explore the den under the leadership of Tony Wilson of Fife Countryside Rangers. Contact Alison Irvine 01337 830366.
Farm Ponds and Wetlands
Thursday 20, meet Pittarthie Farm, Elie, on B940 (NO 515 081) at 14.00. Wear stout shoes for walking
Visit this wildlife friendly farm where theory is put into practice and training is provided for farm wildlife advisers from across Scotland. Contact Alison Irvine 01337 830366.
Sunday 30, meet car park by entrance to north end of the Common, on east side of B936 approx 1 mile N of Auchtermuchty (NO 238 135) at 14.00
George Ballantyne and Ruth O’Riordan will lead this walk on one of the best inland botanical patches in Fife. This outing is one month earlier than last year’s, so different flowers should be in bloom. Joint Outing with Kirkcaldy Naturalists. Contact Kate Morison 01337 828058
Tuesday 29, meet at the Meadow at 19.00, off Aldie Road, 1 mile East of Powmill Milkbar on A977 (NT 034 985)
Last year over 800 greater butterfly orchids flowered in Tim Brain’s meadow. This year there will be an attempt to trap the micromoth which is specific to these flowers. Led by Tim Brain, this is a joint walk with Stirling Members Centre and FWAG. Contact Tim Brain 01577 840317.
Saturday 10, meet main entrance to Barnyards Marsh, 50 metres on right of minor road by Kinneuchar Inn, Kilconquhar, at 14.00. Car park is across this road from Inn (N0484 021). The marsh is usually wet underfoot, so wear wellies!
First a walk round the marsh, concentrating on a variety of plants, including sedges; then a look at birdlife on the loch and fungi in the woods. Led by Albert Lawrie, Reserve Convener, and Gordon Corbet. Contact Albert Lawrie 01333 330480
Evening Wildlife at Cullaloe
Thursday 22, meet reserve car-park on B9157, 1.5 miles north of Aberdour (NT 188 875) at 20.00
With the help of a moth trap and bat detector, there will be a chance to investigate crepuscular wildlife, as well as to take a more general look round the reserve under the leadership of Gordon Corbet, Elspeth Christie and Anne-Marie Smout. Contact Anne-Marie Smout 01333 310330.
AUGUST
Sunday 1, meet North Queensferry, at Church car park next to railway station (NT 132 809) at 14.00.
Reserve Convener Stuart Bonar will lead a walk round the reserve, describing its history and pointing out the many unusual plants which led to its being designated an SSSI. The walk includes steep gradients on a good path. Tea and cakes afterwards will celebrate the Trust’s 40th Anniversary this year.
Sunday 12, meet Morton Lochs car park (N0 465 264) at 12.00. Bring sandwiches
Visit Morton Lochs, where over lunch in the bird hide, the Warden, Tom Cunningham, will describe recent management work to improve the habitat. Then on to Tentsmuir Forest, where Tom will lead a walk and describe the reserve management and its impact on wildlife. Joint meeting with Fife SOC. Contact Sue Armstrong 01334 838279
OCTOBER
Cameron Reservoir
Joint outing with Angus and Dundee and North Angus Members Centres. Led by Jean Stewart and Bob Jaffray. Contact Jean Stewart 01334 475763
If you have suggestions for future meetings, or can offer to lead a walk or give a talk, please contact Sue Armstrong, Programme Co-ordinator, e-mail s.armstrong@chem.gla.ac.uk