Registered Charity No 1127029
A range of habitats, and action plans for
32 species and habitats of conservation importance

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Saturday 19th May

Latest! Full schedule of activities for our forthcoming BIOBLITZ (JUNE 16/17th) can be found at this website - go to EVENTS then BIOBLITZ....a day, or night, not to be missed.

Whitethroat, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Cuckoo, Grey Partridge, Wheatear, Curlew, Whimbrel and Little Grebe all sighted in recent days....Skylarks singing away as a I write.

Tim Lawrence's BIG CUT (beard now off) and BIG RIDE (100 miles on Saturday - now completed). Thanks to everyone whos supported Watchtree and Westhouse WILDWEST Childrens Centre. The total amount will be revealed here later this week...theres still time to support - just text JESU51 and then the amount e.g. £5.....Thanks for all of your support.

Proceeds to Watchtree AND Westhouse WildWest Childrens Centre.

Dont miss this! Sunday 27th at 10:30am. Guided walk looking at spring butterflies at Watchtree - catch up with our stunning butterflies including Common Blue, Orange-tip, Dingy Skipper and Wall.....just prey for a sunny day!

BIG BIG events this year at Watchtree - Sunday 17th June '24 hour Bioblitz' and Sunday 26th August 'Watchtree Country Life Fair'.....Dont miss these.

 Whitethroat

Above: Whitethroat singing away in the scrub areas - listen out for this and other Warblers including Sedge and Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. Garden Warbler and Grasshopper Warbler arrive shortly.

Take a trip to Watchtree soon and combine a stroll with a delicious cappucino, latte and a lemon drizzle cake!
...the volunteer staff in the cafe will make you feel especially welcome.

May

Open everyday 9:00am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)

Cafe OPEN everyday. Delicious cakes, coffees and cheese selection.....the perfect end...or start to any walk at Watchtree.

Thursday evening Guided Walks at 7pm. FREE

Sunday 13th at 8am. Breakfast with the birds - sample a bacon butty as you listen to natures orchestra. FREE 

Sunday 27th at 10:30am. Spring butterflies - witness the fascinating butterflies common at springtime. FREE

 

See our Whats On page for full list of events in 2012

 

Good news! The cafe (run by the Sacred Solway Church Group) is now OPEN.........Mmmmmm delicious cakes and a nice cup of coffee.

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