Patch outings

Each year the club arranges a number of 'patch outings' or birdwatching walks, at which a member leads a group around a local site of particular interest, to pass on their knowledge of the area and encourage others to visit. These outings regularly achieve a good bag of interesting bird sightings and reports are usually included in the annual Newsletters.

The following outings have been arranged. Both club members and the public (adults only) are welcome, but the number of places on each walk is limited. Please contact the appropriate walk leader to book your place or if you would like further information.

The outings, particularly to Digley and Langsett, may include walking over exposed moorland and rough ground. Please bring suitable weatherproof clothing and footwear in addition to binoculars. For the Digley and Langsett outings you may wish to bring a snack and drink. Outings start promptly at the time shown, so please arrive in plenty of time.

Note that these outings are at your own risk. Huddersfield Birdwatchers' Club, its trustees and the walk leaders accept no liability for loss or injury incurred by participants.

1. Shelley Whins area: Saturday 1st May 2010, start 10.00am, leader Steve Graham (Tel. no 01484 607673). Meet at Shelley Whins, Far Bank, Shelley, by the new footpath sign leading to Shelley Infants School, Grid reference SE202111. Estimated duration 3 to 4 hours. This walk is in conjunction with Shelley Conservation Group. Click here for a sheet containing more details.

2. Blackmoorfoot area: Tuesday 11th May 2010, start 6.30pm, leader Mike Denton

(Tel no 01484 646990). Meet at the inlet on the south side of Blackmoorfoot Reservoir.

3. Digley Reservoir area: Saturday 22nd May, start 7.30am, leader Mike Wainman (tel no 01484 469232). Meet in the car park on the north side of Digley Reservoir. Estimated duration 4 to 5 hours.

4. Langsett area: Sunday 6th June 2010, start 8.00am, leader Chris Abell (Tel no 01484 681499).

Meet at Langsett Barn car park, off the A616. Estimated duration 4 to 5 hours.

5. Holmfirth area: Saturday 17th July 8.00pm. CANCELLED.

6. The Whins & Bridle Butterfly Walk: Saturday 31st July 2010, start 10.30am, leader Steve Graham (Tel. 01484 607673). Meet at Shelley Whins, Far Bank, Shelley, by the new footpath sign leading to Shelley Infants School, Grid reference SE202111. Estimated duration 2 hours, with the option of an afternoon extension to Meadowlands Trust, Thunderbridge. This walk is in conjunction with Shelley Conservation Group. Click here for a sheet containing more details.