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Member-only: Wildlife at dusk into the night

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Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Smardale.

Event details

Meeting point

Near Kirkby Stephen. Meet at Smardale car park. GR: NY 739 082.

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Date

Time
7:30pm - 10:30pm
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About the event

Teaming up once more with Eddington Astronomical Society and Encounter Eden CIC, we will Look out for wildlife as darkness descends at Bowber Head, it is early in the season for a lot of wildlife but there may be a chance to see barn owl, tawny owl, bats, hares and anything else that might surprise us. Then we will look upwards to the night sky, where the moon is full Meet 19:30 Return by 22:30 (Sunset 19:53) Meet at GR NY 741 032 (Bowber Head farm yard). This event will only go ahead if the weather is suitable confirm on the morning before.

Cost: £5.00

Organiser: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Booking required

Booking

Phone number

01539816300

Email

events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Price

£5.00

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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Mobility

Expect mostly easy walking to the viaduct, then steep slopes and siles may be encountered.

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What to bring

Packed lunch and drinks

Contact us

Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01539 816300
Contact email: events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk