Bramley and Hawksworth woods
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Tuesday birdwatching club: Bramley and Hawksworth woods This walk takes us to two of the best little woods in Leeds, Bramley Falls and Hawksworth. Now that we have a new railway station at Kirkstall, it’s possible to combine these woods in one circular walk. We’ll look for nuthatch, great spotted woodpecker, treecreeper, sparrowhawk in the woodland; kingfisher and dipper on the streams and goosander on the adjoining River Aire. Booking essential, £25 per person including refreshments. Transport Meet at the car park at Bramley Falls Wood just before 9am. This site is local to me but I can offer a pick-up point if required. What to expect Easy walking on flat ground but be prepared for mud. There are no hides and no facilities apart from ‘natural’ toilets. Refreshments are provided at the end of the walk. Bring a packed lunch. Note for beginners If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase. What to wear The trick to keeping warm in the winter is by wearing plenty of layers and ensuring you’re waterproof. Wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings), fleeces and walking trousers. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation and it is impossible to dry them out. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. Scarf, gloves and hat are essential and it’s a good idea to carry spare socks and gloves. Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story whether it migrates or stays in the UK the time of year when it can be seen the types of habitats preferred by different species how birds adapt to their environment.
Bramley Falls Wood, Leeds LS13 1RD linda@startbirding.co.ukTuesday birdwatching club: Bramley and Hawksworth woods
Tuesday, 31 January at 09:00–13:00
This walk takes us to two of the best little woods in Leeds, Bramley Falls and Hawksworth. Now that we have a new railway station at Kirkstall, it’s possible to combine these woods in one circular walk. We’ll look for nuthatch, great spotted woodpecker, treecreeper, sparrowhawk in the woodland; kingfisher and dipper on the streams and goosander on the adjoining River Aire. Booking essential, £25 per person including refreshments.
Transport
Meet at the car park at Bramley Falls Wood just before 9am. This site is local to me but I can offer a pick-up point if required.
What to expect
Easy walking on flat ground but be prepared for mud. There are no hides and no facilities apart from ‘natural’ toilets. Refreshments are provided at the end of the walk. Bring a packed lunch.
Note for beginners
If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase.
What to wear
The trick to keeping warm in the winter is by wearing plenty of layers and ensuring you’re waterproof. Wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings), fleeces and walking trousers. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation and it is impossible to dry them out. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. Scarf, gloves and hat are essential and it’s a good idea to carry spare socks and gloves.
Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story
- whether it migrates or stays in the UK
- the time of year when it can be seen
- the types of habitats preferred by different species
- how birds adapt to their environment.