This is a group of amateurs sharing knowledge where all are invited to contribute to our shared experience.  Most of our meetings take the form of a visit to a site of interest for wildlife, usually within a short distance of Stourbridge. Occasionally we have indoor meetings to share wildlife experiences (for example when a member has been to visit somewhere special - The Galapagos Islands and the Masai Mara have featured). 

This is not a walking (still less a hiking!) group, but in order to see and hear wildlife we do some walking.  We try to avoid climbing steep hills or stiles, and as far as possible stick to good footpaths, but the outings are not always suitable for anyone with major mobility problems.

Recent meetings have been to Fens Pool, a reservoir for the canal system and a local nature reserve, to Clent Hills (the mostly level path from Nimmings), to Wrens Nest and a walk around Kinver, with a good view of a green woodpecker.  In August we walked from the Red House Cone along the canal, then back through Buckpool Nature Reserve (looking very green and lush in such a dry period) and along the canal.  Boats on the canal were waiting for Canal & River Trust people to release more water into the canal before they could proceed.

We meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 10 a.m.  Future dates are 28th September (this has been cancelled due to small numbers), 26th October, 23rd November.  

If you are not currently a member of this group and would like to know more, please contact me via the messaging service.