Nosterfield Nature Reserve Dawn Chorus Walk

Come and enjoy the wonders of the dawn chorus at Nosterfield Nature Reserve.

By Lower Ure Conservation Trust

Date and time

Sunday, May 4 · 5 - 7am GMT+1

Location

Nosterfield Quarry

Nosterfield Quarry Nosterfield DL8 2QZ United Kingdom

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Come and enjoy the wonders of the dawn chorus!

Experience the tranquility of the fen creation area and surrounding woodland early in the morning and listen to the beautiful birdsong, identifying with the help of our expert guide a wide range of birds from their calls and songs.

What you will need:

Please wear sturdy footwear and dress warmly/ bring waterproof clothing if rain is forecast*

Refreshments will be provided after the walk.

Where to meet:

Meet at the Well Wetlands Plant Nursery at 5am. What3Words: snowy.padlock.resources

You can find parking at Nosterfield Quarry car park, Flask Lane, DL8 2QZ

To find the visitor centre car park, turn right off the B6267, just before you enter the village of Nosterfield as you head in the direction of Masham. It has a stone 'Nosterfield Quarry' sign marking the turning. It is then an immediate left turn into the car park.

Please note, the postcode doesn't take you to the car park itself. Use What3Words: deliver.chuck.reject for the exact location on a map.

*In the event of adverse weather, we will notify you by email on Saturday 3 May if we need to cancel the event

Organized by

Lower Ure Conservation Trust

The Lower Ure Conservation Trust is a charity dedicated to the restoration of once productive sand and gravel quarries to varied, wildlife-rich habitats.

We run Nosterfield Nature Reserve, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, now widely regarded as one of the best examples of wetland grassland in the north of England.