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Category: Doncaster Nats

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Jul13 0

Next Meeting – Wednesday 15th July 2026 to Thorpe Marsh NNR

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is on Wednesday 15th July to Thorpe Marsh NNR Leader is Mick Townsend. Meet at 2 pm (please be prompt) at the level crossing on Applehurst Lane SK539912. We hope to see dragonflies, Purple Hairstreaks and do some pond dipping. The butterflies fly in the early evening so if you want to […]

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Jun30 0

Next Meeting – Saturday July 4th, 2026 at Denaby Delf

Posted by Les Coe

YNU Meeting 4 July at Denby Delf 10.30am This is our regular meeting with YNU which I organise in South Yorkshire.  It is rather further away than usual, but the nature reserve owned by Garganey Trust and chaired by Jeff Lunn (who gave us a talk last February) is well worth a visit. Jeff will […]

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Jun22 0

Next Meeting – Friday 26 June 2026 to Brockadale

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is this Coming Friday to Brockadale to look for butterflies. Here is a note from Joyce about it. Doncaster Nats visit to Brockadale  Friday 26 June 1.30 pm in the car park SE512173 Post code WF8 3LL The plan is to see flowers and butterflies in Brockadale. At the moment there is […]

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Jun12 0

Next Meeting – Wednesday 17th June 2026 at Mount Pleasant Hotel on Bawtry Rd.

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is on Wednesday 17th June for a walk from Mount Pleasant Hotel on Bawtry Rd. Meet at 1.30 in the hotel car park on the A638 about 3 miles north of Bawtry for a walk of about 2 miles. The leader is Caroline Barrass, she sent me a message to pass on […]

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May29 0

Next Meeting – Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Carolina Heath, Lakeside, Doncaster

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is next Wednesday 3rd June to Carolina Heath at Lakeside in Doncaster. Meet 5.30pm on foot off Carolina way at SE5918180120. Leader – Louise Hill Parking in Potteric Carr overflow car park or the Yorkshire Outlet or on local roads. Regards, Margaret Prior

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May23 0

Next Meeting – Thursday 28th May 2026 River Idle walk

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is on Thursday 28th May for a riverside walk and wetlands visit along the River Idle near Bawtry. Leader is Jim Burnett. You will find the meeting place by going to Bawtry and turning down the A631 at the traffic lights towards Gainsborough. Approximately 120m after passing under the railway bridge, turn […]

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May09 0

Next Meeting – Tuesday 12th May 2026 1.30 am to Went Hills

Posted by Les Coe

Doncaster Naturalists visit to Went Hills Tuesday 12 May 1.30 pm Our visit is by invitation of the owner, Les Driffield. Parking is limited, so car share if possible. Travel north up the A1 from Doncaster and leave at the Wentbridge turn off. Go down the hill and over the bridge. Opposite the Wentbridge House […]

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May04 0

Next Meeting – Sunday May 10th 2026 at Thorpe Marsh NNR for Spring Walk

Posted by Les Coe

This meeting is an additional meeting to the published programme. Mick Townsend (Leader) has invited members to a spring walk at Thorpe Marsh NNR on May 10th. Meet at 1.30 at the railway crossing through Nicholson’s farm down Applehurst Lane, Thorpe-in-Balne, DN6 0DZ. Regards Margaret Prior

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May04 0

Next Meeting – Thursday 7th May 2026 to Kings Wood & Gally Hills

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is Thursday 7th May to Kings Wood for the bluebells and Gally Hills grassland for spring flowers. Meet at 10.30 am in Kingswood car park, Bawtry SK651944  The leader is Jim Burnett. Regards Margaret Prior

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Apr29 0

Next Meeting – Sunday May 3rd 2026 Dawn Chorus 4.30 am

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is the dawn chorus meeting which will take place this Sunday May 3rd.  Meet at 4.30am at the end of the Straight Mile at Sandall Beat Wood Car Park entrance. Leader: Louise Hill who has sent the following details: We follow the Woodman’s Trail and usually finish at about 6.30am – 7am. Bring […]

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  • Next Meeting – Wednesday 15th July 2026 to Thorpe Marsh NNR 13 July 2026
  • Next Meeting – Saturday July 4th, 2026 at Denaby Delf 30 June 2026
  • Next Meeting – Friday 26 June 2026 to Brockadale 22 June 2026
  • Next Meeting – Wednesday 17th June 2026 at Mount Pleasant Hotel on Bawtry Rd. 12 June 2026
  • Next Meeting – Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Carolina Heath, Lakeside, Doncaster 29 May 2026

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Piezodorus lituratus - Gorse Shieldbug, Lindrick Epirrhoe rivata - Wood Carpet, Woodside Nurseries, Austerfield.

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Anthomyiidae sp. Possibly Delia radicum, Conyer Alders, Notts Fig 10 Common Gull, RSPB Adwick Washlands. argyresthia pygmaeella, Hatfield Moor Spoonbills at RSPB St. Aiden’s. Small Elephant Hawkmoth Crassa unitella - Kirk Smeaton Gastrophysa viridula - Leaf Beetle Bupalus piniaria - Bordered White, Austerfield. Eupithecia inturbata - Maple Pug, Woodside Nurseries, Austerfield.
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