Patch outings
Each year the club arranges a number of 'patch outings' or birdwatching walks, at which a members lead groups around local sites 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.
Patch Outing Programme 2011/12
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. Outings start promptly at the time shown, so please arrive in plenty of time. Bring your own binoculars (we are not able to supply these).
The outings may include walking over exposed and rough ground - please read the risk assessment below and ensure that you are suitably prepared.
River Calder in winter: Sunday 8th January 2012, start 9.00a.m. Leader David Hardacre
(Tel. no 01484 348232). Meet at the end of Mill Field Road, Horbury Junction, park on road side outside Westok/ASD steel warehouse - GR 305176. Mill Field Lane can be located by taking the A642 towards Wakefield, through Horbury Bridge then after about 1 mile taking a right turn into Daw Lane. The walk is approx. 3 miles along a river bank path which can be muddy and a little slippery when wet.
If you would like further information about a particular outing, please contact the leader or for general information about the trips phone Chris Abell on the numbers above.
Risk Assessment
Note that these outings are at your own risk. Huddersfield Birdwatchers’ Club, the Trustees, or the leaders will not be liable for any accidents or injuries caused whilst on these outings. However HBWC wishes to ensure that all who attend these outings are aware of any potential risks and hazards involved. The most likely ones and the recommended counter measures you should note and act on are set out in the table below.
The places visited on these outings are not particularly hazardous or exceptionally strenuous. Walks are typically leisurely with frequent stops to look at/for birds. However some of these outings, (particularly at Langsett and Digley) will take us over rough ground and exposed moorland conditions, so please ensure that you are properly equipped as set out in the table above. Access to Healey Mills is through a factory which is private property. Extra care is needed here and the directions of the leader and any factory personnel must be followed.
The leader can refuse to take anyone on the visit who, in the leader’s opinion, is inappropriately equipped.
Take care at all times
Enjoy the outings
| Risk Risk | Counter Measure |
| A medical or physical condition that might affect your ability to safely complete the walk | Tell the leader in advance. Carry any necessary medication |
| Rough, uneven, steep, boggy icy, wet or slippery ground | Wear appropriate footwear and look where you walk |
| Bad weather - cold, windy, wet or hot and sunny | Wear appropriate warm and waterproof clothing. Cover up, wear a hat and apply sun cream. |
| Getting tired, cold or over-heated. | Carry food and drink appropriate to length of walk. Tell the leader. |
| Getting lost. Unexpected hazards. | Stay near the leader. Do not go on ahead or off on your own. Never turn back to base without telling the leader. |
NEWS
Mike McKavett
"The Great Eastern Migration"
Tuesday
7th February 2012
7.30 pm
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