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Seaview  18 members met on a dull morning in Bluett Avenue for a circular walk starting with a sea and shore watch. The tide was retreating, not ideal to spot birds that are on the sea. However, we did manage to pick up a pair of Red Breasted Mergansers and two Great Crested Grebes an

Eight of the botany group gathered at the top of Appley Steps to start the hunt for native and naturalised plants (not planted in gardens) which were in flower. The definition of ‘in flower’ requires the anthers to be visible. A male Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkin fully open had alre

GPR at Quarr Abbey. Meet at 10am at the medieval ruins field, the site of the September dig.

A good turnout of 16 members was greeted by an exceptionally sunny and clear day, ideal for the leisurely walk along the former rail track from Shide to Blackwater. A varied list of species was observed

April 3rd to 6th 2017. Based in Exeter with 2 full day coach trips. If you would like to know more contact Helen Jackson. Email HQ or ask a section member for contact details.

22 people met at the Priory car park, Carisbrooke, on a lovely sunny morning.

The BSBI’s New Year Plant hunt takes place from 1st-4th January 2017. Further details can be found here Locally, we are planning to go out as a group on Wednesday 4th January, meeting at 2pm at the top of Appley Steps near Rylstone Gardens in Shanklin (grid reference SZ 585808).

Walk one of the Island’s most beautiful winter beaches as the tide falls and help with spotting, identifying and recording species along the way.