Outdoor Meeting: Astronomy Evening CANCELLED

Outdoor Meeting: Astronomy Evening CANCELLED

Astronomy evening at Egleton Birdwatching Centre car park with David Conner and Melton Astronomical Society (OS  SK 877 073). CANCELLED The weather on Saturday is forecast to be overcast and wet so we have taken the decision to Cancel. We hope to rearrange this event...
Fungal Foray at Clipsham Yew Tree Wood

Fungal Foray at Clipsham Yew Tree Wood

On an autumnal Saturday afternoon 23 members of Rutland Natural History Society were led around the tracks and glades of this mixed broad leaved and coniferous wood. Dr Vin Fleming started the proceedings with the identification of a collection of fungi one of the...
Outdoor Meeting: Hambleton Peninsular

Outdoor Meeting: Hambleton Peninsular

A walk to celebrate the New Year was held at Hambleton Peninsular led by Linda Biddle, RNHS. As had been suggested warm clothing was required on this bright and crisp January morning. Conditions under foot were a little damp in places after further overnight rain. The...
Outdoor Meeting: Wakerley Woods

Outdoor Meeting: Wakerley Woods

A walk around Wakerley Wood.   Twelve members gathered on a very crisp and bright November morning to investigate Wakerley Woods. Starting from the car park the group followed the Orange Trail and soon encountered some typical woodland birds. Goldcrests were...
Indoor Meeting:  1000 Miles of the British Islands

Indoor Meeting: 1000 Miles of the British Islands

  1000 miles of the British Islands by Val Williams On Tuesday November 3rd Rutland Natural History Society met at VAR Oakham, to hear Val Williams, keen and knowledgeable wildlife watcher and traveller, describe an imaginary journey from the Scilly Isles in the south...