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Event: Birds and Nature Walk at Malham
Wednesday 17 June, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Join us for a guided walk to the spectacular Malham Cove led by Ian Court, Wildlife Conservation Officer for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. This gentle two-mile circular walk from Malham village offers a rare chance to look out for one of the Yorkshire Dales’ most majestic birds of prey, the Peregrine Falcon.
While sightings can’t be guaranteed, Ian will share expert insight into the lives of these remarkable birds, from their dramatic decline in the 1960s, caused by human persecution and pesticides entering the food chain, to their subsequent recovery. Despite this progress, Peregrine Falcons still face a number of ongoing threats, which you’ll have chance to learn more about.
In the afternoon, enjoy a second two-mile circular walk to Janet’s Foss led by Trustee and Chair of Malhamdale Environmental Group, Jane Smart with further opportunities to discover the area’s rich flora and fauna as you explore this beautiful landscape.
Event: Wildlife Photo Walk with the Walking Photographer
Wednesday 1 July, 7.15pm – 9.30pm
Want to sharpen your wildlife photography skills? Join an immersive ‘golden hour’ photo walk led by British Wildlife Photography Award winner Rich Bunce (Walking Photographer), set within the 2,500-acre Broughton Sanctuary nature recovery project.
This relaxed 2–3 mile evening walk will take you through a rich mix of habitats, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your technique and learn how to capture the Sanctuary’s diverse flora and fauna with skill, sensitivity, and respect.
Bring your own device to take photos on!
AGM 2026
Saturday 26 September (timings TBC)
We are delighted to give advance notice of this year’s AGM which will be held at Bolton Abbey village hall.
We will be offering a short business meeting with a chance for questions, followed by an Eyes on the Skies campaign update. A slightly extended lunch break (including a complimentary light lunch – donations welcome) will offer an opportunity to make your own kestrel kite and / or independently explore the village, Abbey and views.
In the afternoon we will be inviting a selection of inspiring speakers to share their thoughts and insights about an important environmental issue.
Members will receive information by post during August with full details including how to register attendance, give apologies and cast a vote by proxy. Non members welcome.