The Kingsbridge Natural History Society Talks Programme
September 2023 to April 2024
2023 Dates
Topic
Speaker
Speaker Profile
Monday
25th September
Biology and populations of Dormice
Ellie Scopes
Ellie, (Exeter Uni) is in her final year of studying dormice. The South Hams is a stronghold for this appealing small mammal.
Monday
23rd October
Rewildling a farm at Dittiscombe
Ken Neal
Ken Neal will talk about Ruth Saunders rewilding of her small farm above Slapton Village.
Monday
27th November
Wildlife of Lyme Bay
Mike Langman
Mike is a superb birder, artist and speaker.
He observes the bay’s wildlife from land and boat.
Monday
18th December
AGM followed by
The Two Moors Project- returning Pine Martins
Tracey Hamston
Tracey heads up a project for Devon Wildlife Trust to return pine martins to the County.
2024 Dates
Monday
22nd January
Images & videos of local wildlife
KNHS Members
Filming local wildlife by KNHS members using remote cameras, with open discussion on various techniques
Monday
26th February
Restoring Breeding Curlew to Dartmoor
Jon Avon
Jon is raising and releasing curlews to the high moor. He is two years into a 5-year project funded by the Duchy of Cornwall.
Monday
25th March
A Warden’s experiences of protecting wildlife
Tim Russell
Tim is a dedicated Landscape and Wildlife Warden. He spent 24 years on Quantock AONB and is now a Dartmoor Ranger.
Monday
22nd April
Birds of the Exe Estuary
David Price
The estuary attracts a huge variety of beautiful waterbirds, from Avocets to Mergansers. David has been observing them for over 50 years.
