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Thirteen members of IWNHAS joined Dave Fairlamb of Natural Links for an Ornithology Group outing to Laundry Lane overlooking Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve on 23 September 2023. While waiting for the start of the event, several members saw a Marsh Harrier hunting over the reedbeds and a

Six members met at the bottom of Latimer Road for a walk led by Jackie Hart on a lovely sunny morning. Starting at St Helens Mill Pond, we recorded Greenshank and four Mediterranean Gulls among other species. Viewing Brading Marshes RSPB Reserve from St Helens road bridge produced goo

Meeting cancelled because of the weather.

We are delighted to announce our two key notes speakers for the forthcoming Recorder’s Conference: Jamie Marsh Wilder sites on the Isle of Wight: Nature’s response to rewilding Jamie is Director of Nature Recovery, Wilder Wight and Wilder Seas with the Hampshire & Isle

We will be sorting and cleaning finds from the Mottistone cottage. Meet at 9.30 at Landguard Manor, Shanklin in the car park.  Folding chairs advised.  Please bring old toothbrushes, washing-up brushes and towels if you have them.

We will meet at the cottage near the Longstone to finish current work and clear up the site.  Meet as usual at 9.30 in the Manor car park (or Strawberry Lane if you want a lift) or join us at the cottage from 9.45.

Yellow Legged Asian Hornet Awareness Day To be held on: Sunday 15th October 2023 Open between 11 am to 4 pm for presentations, workshops, information and opportunities to volunteer.

No meeting this week because of other commitments.

Same arrangements as last week. We will focus on recording and tidying up so garden tools shouldn’t be needed.