About the event

Gravel pits are excellent for invertebrates, the bare ground associated with these sites heats up quickly in the sun to provide ideal conditions for warmth-loving invertebrates. It also provides nesting sites for burrowing species. With its undisturbed ground it has led to a rich biodiversity of wildflowers for pollinators too. With the warmth of the ground there should be plenty of shield bugs on site especially gorse shield bugs. David Andrews the warden for the site will be accompanying us.

At Bride take the road leading to the Point of Ayre light house (From the N right at the roundabout from the South left at the roundabout. Follow this road past the new gravel pits and take the track on the left before you reach the turning at the end of the road to the lighthouse. You will see a high chainlink fence on the left. Follow this track and you will see a caravan on your left, we will be parked up here. Plenty of parking available.

Walking is on the flat but on uneven ground. There are no facilities on site.

For More information and booking, please contact Dawn at: dawn.c.colley@gmail.com