Dalzell Estate & RSPB Baron’s Haugh
Events 2018
Wednesday 11 April
10:30 – 12:30
Bug Hunting at Baron’s Haugh
Join our friendly reserve warden to look for all kinds of fascinating creepy crawlies in amongst the woods and meadows at Baron’s Haugh. From millipedes to spiders, learn how to identify the different bugs and beasties you’ll see on the reserve and in your garden!
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather (you will be standing for periods of time, so please wrap up well). Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Saturday 12 May
Dawn Chorus Walk at Baron’s Haugh
06:00 – 08:00
With spring in full swing, the woods at Baron's Haugh are full of bird song in the early hours. It may seem awfully early for an event, but you early birds will be rewarded with one of nature's most beautiful experiences as the woods wake up around you. There will also be coffee and croissants for breakfast – what more could you want?
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather (you will be standing for periods of time, so please wrap up well). Bring binoculars if you have them.
Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Wednesday 21 June
Summer Solstice Otter Walk
19:00 – 21:00
Join our reserve warden for a gentle stroll around RSPB Scotland Baron’s Haugh on the longest day of the year. Surround yourself with the beautiful sights, sounds and smells of all the different habitats and wildlife that call this special place home. From ducks to deer, there’s a chance we will see them all. If we’re really lucky, we might even see an otter!
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather (you will be standing for periods of time, so please wrap up well). Bring binoculars if you have them.
Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Wednesday 25 July
Pollinator patrol
13:00 – 15:00
Bumblebees and butterflies are just some of the many amazing insects that pollinate the flowers around us. Enjoy a sunny afternoon getting to know some of them and finding out about their fascinating lives.
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather (you will be standing for periods of time, so please wrap up well). Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Wednesday 8 August
Stream Guddling
10:30 – 12:30
In the summertime our streams are bursting with wildlife, so join us to find out what creatures are lurking in some of the pools and burns at Baron’s Haugh. Learn how to tell if larvae is from a mayfly or caddisfly, and keep your eyes peeled for frogs! Wellies are essential.
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather and the activity that we are undertaking. Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Friday 10 August
Bat walk
20:30 – 22:30
Join us for a twilight walk to track down the bats around Baron’s Haugh, and find out all about these nocturnal creatures. We will bring along some bat detectors to show you how to search for the amazing bats that live and feed on the reserve.
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather and the activity that we are undertaking. Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Saturday 10 November
Marvellous migrants at Baron’s Haugh
10:30 – 12:30
Winter is on its way, and Baron’s Haugh is becoming home to plenty of visitors from far and wide. Come along and learn about the birds that make it their own during the winter months after flying thousands of miles to spend the winter in Scotland.
Suitable for families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather and the activity that we are undertaking. Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well. Bring binoculars if you have them. Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).
Saturday 8 December
Festive wreath making at Baron’s Haugh
10:30 – 12:30
Join us to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron’s Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials. We will then be weaving willow into festive wreaths to take home in time for Christmas.
Suitable for adults and families. £4 for adults, £2 for children, free to RSPB members. Booking essential. Contact: The RSPB warden on 07872 814911 or 0141 331 0993, or by email at baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is appropriate for Scotland’s weather and the activity that we are undertaking. Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well. Events begin at the reserve car park at the end of Manse Road, Motherwell (postcode ML1 2PZ).