near Selby
BEES have never visited this modest sized YWT reserve though John did pay two visits in the early 1990's with Butterfly Conservation when it was just a few years old. The butterfly species count was into double figures, helped by the numerous bramble bushes. It was formerly a common used by locals grazing their stock and then acquired by a local railway company, the site now boasts a fantastic diversity of butterflies, birds and wildflowers.
A single path leads around the reserve which is under 1.5 miles in length so it is not a difficult walk.
If time allows we may go on to one of the nearby bird reserves on the return journey.
Leaders: John Gavaghan and Alice Gingell.
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £8.