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See it: Seil Natural History Group’s survey walk to Dunollie

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Turnstone Copyright Richard Wesley

This is about learning to look at where we are, at the UK’s richest biodiversity hosted in Argyll. Continue reading →

Seil Natural History Group: December meeting

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Seil Natural History Group’s monthly meeting is on 8th December in Seil Island Hall at 7.30pm.

Speakers are Andy Acton and Anna Griffiths opn: Lichens of Atlantic Woodlands.

Both Andy and Anna are experienced Lichenologists and have recently produced two laminated sheets for Plantlife on this subject.

  • Guide1 : covers Lichens on Ash, Hazel, Willow, Rowan and old Oak.
  • Guide 2: covers Birch, Alder and Oak.

These are available from Waterstones at £3.50 each.

The meeting is also open to people interested in joining this large, lively and expert group whose membership is over 100 and growing.

Turn up and take it from there or contact Richard Wesley:

  • by email: richardwesley@btinternet.com
  • by phone: 01852 300388

Seil Natural History Group – Field Trip

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Seil Natural History Group is off on a Field Trip on Saturday 12th December – to the Toad of Lorn, the Dubh Loch and the Standing Stones.

Existing and would-be members meet at 9.30am outside the Tigh an Truish Inn on the Seil side of the Bridge Over the Atlantic. The trip will come back to the Inn for lunch.

Everyone is asked to wear suitable footwear and waterproof clothing as the weather can be unreliable at this time of year. Update: Richard Wesley has done a recce, the ground is very wet and he is recommending Wellingtons.

To book a place as an existing member of the group, enter your name on the Database as usual. For whose interested in joining this lively group, contact Richard Wesley:

  • by email: richardwesley@btinternet.com
  • by phone: 01852 300388