RIMAG Winter Work Day Programme for 2016 to 2017

Discussing the work in January 2015
Discussing the work in January 2015

It is getting nearer to hacking and wacking time again!  Mark has identified the dates below that fit with his other commitments.

Sunday 30th October (Clocks go back)

Sunday 27th November

Sunday 18th December

Sunday 22nd January 2017

Sunday 19th February

Sunday 12th March

All events will start at 10:00 at the Visitor Centre. Please have warm, weatherproof clothing and appropriate footwear and a packed lunch. Tools and essential safety gear (e.g. gloves and protective glasses) will be provided.

 

Phil Rees

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What to See at Risley Moss in September

September News

The larger Hawker dragonfly species become more noticeable as we go into September although there are still many smaller Darter dragonflies around.

Migrant Hawker
Migrant Hawker

One of the rarer species on the site, the Migrant Hawker, starts to appear in September. This species is unusual in that the adults are comparatively tolerant of each other whereas the other species are constantly tussling. So if you see several large dragonflies that are flying together, they could be Migrant Hawkers like this one.

There are still some large butterflies about in September, particularly those that will eventually over-winter as adults or those that are migratory and only arrive in late summer here. One fairly common migratory species to look out for is the Red Admiral and, if you are very lucky, you may see a Painted Lady.

Red Admiral
Red Admiral
painted lady 2
painted lady

Many of the summer birds are now leaving for warmer over-wintering locations. Although their songs make them very obvious when they arrive, they mostly slip away quietly and un-noticed. The main exception to this is the Swallow. On occasions it will be possible to see hundreds passing through. Risley Moss can also be a ‘drop-in’ for birds on passage from more northerly breeding areas so there is always the chance of unexpectedly seeing rare species.

September is also when fungi start to appear. The large white cone-shaped ones you can see along the paths are likely to be Shaggy Ink-caps. This species is edible but, unless you are an expert, do not take them as some species are very poisonous.  Also if you want to learn more about Fungi come to an event in October :

Sunday 9th October  10.00am to 12 noon

FUNGAL FORAY

Bring all the family along and join our local enthusiast on this introduction to mushrooms and toadstools and learn some funky fungus facts and some foraging skills in the woodland.

Places are limited so please book in advance on 01925 824339

Phil Rees

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