Society aims:

The Bristol Naturalists’ Society exists to stimulate a greater awareness of natural history and geology in the Bristol area. It is a thriving and friendly Society with something of interest for everybody, young or old, professional or amateur. It is actively involved in a long term programme of education, research and conservation. Each year its talks, trips and publications are enjoyed by hundreds of people wanting to find out more about our Natural World.

Weekly news from Richard Bland:

• At 33mm of rain it was the third wettest....
• The year is on the turn, and the....
• The five young peregrines have flown....
• Five juvenile Peregrine chicks on on....
• Swift numbers seem to be very low....

Avon Wildlife Trust Events at Folly Farm:

July

05: Pastel workshop

11-13: Green woodwork

August

04: Tree Identification

09-10: Sketching weekend & Willow Sculpture

11: Ladybird ID workshop

12: Shieldbug ID workshop

13: Orchard Insects

16: Bat species

All courses must be booked via info@follyfarm.org
or tel 0870 122 4377

Bristol Swift Survey 2008:

The Swifts survey takes place between May-July. Details on how to take part can be found in the ( June ) bulletin.

Folly Farm:

The new environment centre at Folly Farm opened on May 1st. More details can be found on their website (www.follyfarm.org).

Spring/Summer White Sheet 2008:

The Society has published the Spring/Summer program of meetings. See the White Sheet for more details.

Avon Bird Report 2006:

The 2006 edition of Avon Bird Report has been published and will be posted to members with the February Bulletin.

What's on...

July

02: Jo's Field-Limestone Grassland flora

03: Downs Grass identification

09: Felton Common

09: Marshfield

10: Chittening Warth

12: Brean Down Wildlife Walk

19: Corston Field Farm

20: Oldbury Power Station NR

26: Fossil Hunt, Little Avon

27: Bramble Identification

August

03: Dormouse Day

06: Cock Road Ridge

17: Shirehampton salt Marsh

24: Ringing Demo

For more details see the Events Programme

BNS Photo Website:

The BNS internet photographic site has a new home. It can now be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bris_nats.

Severn Barrage:

Richard Bland has produced a summary of the report by the Sustainable Development Commission on the Severn Barrage.

2012 - the 150th Anniversary:

Council is looking for suggestions at ways to celebrate the Society's 150th Anniversary. Please send your ideas to Roger Symes.

First Flowering dates:

In order to help monitor climate change we need to record the first flowering dates for all species this year. Please send your records to Richard Bland.

Why not join us?:

If you would like to join the Bristol Naturalists Society. Please click on the link for a Membership form.