Field Outings There is currently no need to pre-book on to a Field Outing unless otherwise stated. The Committee expects attendees to observe any prevailing government health guidance . Members, as always, attend events at their own risk.
ChiNats always welcomes more volunteers to step forward to act as Leaders. Do you have a favourite local patch you could guide members around. You do not need to be an expert on wildlife, as there are always knowledgeable and helpful members in the group.
Thursday 12th September POND DIPPING in the DISCOVERY AREA at RSPB PAGHAM HARBOUR 10:00 – 12:00 Leaders Jill Wardle and Diana Grosvenor
Grid Ref SZ 856 965 Post Code PO20 7NE What3Words mirroring.starch.commoners
Chi Nats members, Jill and Di will lead us in this exciting activity. The Discovery Area has been specially booked for Chi Nats. Participants can stay longer if they want to but from 12.00 it will be open to the general public.
The surrounding area is also good for bug hunting and there are bound to be dragonflies about as well as marsh frogs!
Teas and coffees are available in the Visitor Centre. Do remember that car parking charges apply if you are not a member of the RSPB.
Wednesday 9th October A BIRDWATCHING WALK at RSPB MEDMERRY Leader – Robert Watson
Meet at 10:00 at the RSPB Earnley Car Park
Grid Ref SZ 816 968 Post Code PO20 7JL What3Words tones.sling.informer
A 2 - 2.5 hrs walk starting from the Earnley car park. Flat going but some walking will be on shingle. Most likely a circular walk, out to the beach, and then back past the stilt pools and the Society’s dragonfly recording site.
There could be summer, winter or migrant birds depending on the prevailing migration situation. Let’s wait and see!
Friday 25th October A BIRDWATCHING WALK near EMSWORTH Leader - David Hart
Meet at 10:00 in Thornham Lane. Grid Ref SU 756 049 What3Words clear.slurs.crisis Coming from Chichester on the A259 Chichester to Emsworth road. Just before entering Emsworth, turn left onto an unclassified road signposted Thorney. Pass the entrance to Emsworth Marina on your right then, after approximately 100 metres, take the turning off to the left into Thornham Lane. Park immediately on your left. An Autumn morning's walk to Thornham Lane and Great Deep to observe the seabirds, waders and passerines as we pass the shoreline and saltmarsh. Checking also for seasonal migrants. 2024 - 11th Year of Medmerry Surveys
Please note that Surveys will be on THURSDAYS, with all surveys (approx. 2 hours in length) starting at 13:00 PROMPT (except for the August Grasshoppers and Bush-cricket survey),
Meeting at the RSPB Earnley Car Park at Grid Ref SZ 816 968, Post Code PO20 7JL, What3words: ///tones.sling.informer
and then car sharing or walking as appropriate.
Dates:-
Thursday September 12th - (postponed from 5th) Later-flying dragonflies. Alison Barker plans to attend. Sorry no celebration tea after as Russell's is closed.
Sessions are open to all, no matter what your level of expertise, as guidance will be provided (and the more pairs of eyes the better). The Society’s equipment will be available but hand magnifiers, binoculars and reference books will be useful. Any questions or if help required with transport then please contact Philippa Arnott
Organiser Philippa Arnott: philippa.arnott@uwclub.net or phone 01243 575345. Mobile 07840 859122, particularly for emergencies and delays on the day.
Mothing Mornings 2024
Moth Mornings - Members can join us at 10:00am to help unpack the Moth trap that will have been in position overnight. Exact addresses for each location will be provided in the monthly e-mail.
Wednesday 29th May - North Chichester
Tuesday 9th July - Aldwick, Bognor
Tuesday 23rd July - Easthampnett
Wednesday 21st August - Woodgate
 Chichester, West Sussex |