Outdoor Meeting: Merry’s Meadows

MERRY’S MEADOWS – Saturday 18th May 2024 It was a cool, overcast morning when 19 members and friends of the Society visited Merry’s Meadows on 18 May, but the sun appeared later to bring out the butterflies. Our visit was timed early in the year to catch...

Outdoor Meeting: Launde Park Wood

LAUNDE PARK WOOD (Saturday 27.04.24) A very cool and grey April morning, (7 degrees) and 11 x members, some longstanding, some quite new to RNHS, one guest, and leader Sarah Bedford Senior Reserves Officer, met at the gate to Launde Park Wood. Sarah introduced us to...
Outdoor Meeting: Birding walk at Fort Henry

Outdoor Meeting: Birding walk at Fort Henry

A walk at Fort Henry Ponds Exton with RNHS bird recorder Terry Mitcham. A magical gothic folly sitting beside a large lake, lies at the heart of Exton Park. Six stalwarts assembled at 9.30am on a cold, sunny morning by Fort Henry top lake where Tufted Duck, Gadwall,...
Indoor Meeting: Annual General Meeting plus talk

Indoor Meeting: Annual General Meeting plus talk

President Philip Rudkin opened the 59th AGM, of the Rutland Natural History Society. The Agenda commenced: Apologies were received, followed by the minutes of the 2023 AGM. Matters arising from the minutes were discussed. Membership secretary, Tricia Marston gave her...
Outdoor Meeting: Birding Walk Rutland Water

Outdoor Meeting: Birding Walk Rutland Water

We may live in England’s smallest county but we are blessed with one of the best reserves in the entire country. February 10th Egleton Bird Reserve Craig and Samantha Howat It was a lovely still, warm springtime morning, more akin to April than February when we...