7th – 15th May 2016Filey and Flamborough

www.yorkshirenaturetriangle.org.uk/wildlife-festival

WILDLIFE FESTIVAL

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GEORGE STOYLE

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DEREK HASLAM

MIKE SNELLE

Above and Below Family EventSaturday 7th May, 10am – 3pmRSPB Bempton Cliffs and YWT Living Seas Centre, FlamboroughEnjoy mesmerising wildlife above and below the waves on this unique family event, with two hours spent at each of these wildlife packed seaside locations. Cost: £6 per child when member of YWT or RSPB/£10 per child non-member. Accompanying adults free. S F B www.ywt.org.uk

RSPB Seabird Photography Workshop Saturday 7th May, 9.30am to 12.30pmRSPB Bempton CliffsAward winning wildlife photographer Steve Race reveals the secrets of capturing that perfect image. This small group workshop will be tailored towards beginners and enthusiasts and will cover the essential skills of wildlife photography.Cost: £45.00 per person (maximum 6 people). S P B www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk

Living Seas SafariSaturday 7th May, 1.30pm – 2.30pmSunday 8th May, 2pm – 3pmSaturday 14th May, 1pm – 2pmFlamborough CliffsGet up close and personal with thousands of breeding seabirds stacked on towering chalk cliffs during a guided boat trip aboard a traditional Yorkshire fishing coble. Cost: £8 for adults, £4 for children.S B www.ywt.org.uk or 01262 422103

Seashore SafariSaturday 7th May, 10am – 12 noonMeet outside Bakers Snacks on the Coble Landing, FileyJoin Filey Bird Observatory’s Marine expert Sue Hull as she takes a hands-on look at Filey’s amazing seashore life! Children are welcome, and please wear wellies or sensible footwear. This event is weather dependent - please check www.fbog.co.uk the evening before for confirmation.Cost: Free event, donations welcome

RSPB BioblitzSunday 8th May, All Day Drop in EventRSPB Bempton CliffsJoin the RSPB Team and local naturalists to help discover just how much wildlife there is at RSPB Bempton Cliffs – no prior knowledge necessary to join in and all ages welcome! Cost: Normal admission charges apply

Filey’s Secret Seabird CitySunday 8th May, 12 noon – 1pmMeet in the top car park in Filey Country ParkJoin Filey Bird Observatory’s Mark Pearson for a close-up look at Filey’s amazing seabird colony from above - bustling with guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars and more... all just a minute’s walk from the car park! Telescopes provided, bring binoculars if you have them. This event is weather dependent - please check www.fbog.co.uk the evening before for confirmation.Cost: Free event, donations welcome

Bird Ringing DemonstrationTuesday 10th May, 9am – 12 noonLiving Seas Centre, FlamboroughJoin us for a bird ringing demonstration with members of Flamborough Bird Observatory and East Yorkshire Ringing Group. This is a drop in event - come along anytime between 9am and midday.Cost: Free event

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Seashore WalkWednesday 11th May, 3.30pm – 6pmLiving Seas Centre, FlamboroughJoin us for a seashore walk from the Living Seas Centre, along the beach to Dane’s Dyke and back along the cliffs, looking out for wildlife on the way.Cost: £5 per adult, or £3 per YWT member. Accompanying children under 15 go free. S B www.ywt.org.uk

Marine Conservation Walk and TalkThursday 12th May, 1pm – 3pmRSPB Bempton CliffsJoin Heather Davidson of the Flamborough Head European Marine Site Management Scheme for an informative walk along the headland, looking out for wildlife on the way. Cost: £3 per person (normal admission charges apply)

Above and Below Photography Trip Friday 13th May, 7am – 5pmRSPB Bempton Cliffs Join Yorkshire Coast Nature on a photography trip of a lifetime to spend the day “above and below” the internationally important seabird colonies of Flamborough Headland and Bempton Cliffs. Cost: £120 per person. S B www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk

Waves of Waste Filey Beach CleanSaturday 14th May 2016, 2pm – 4pmMeet at bottom of Martins Ravine/end Royal Parade Help clean Filey’s amazing coastline. Everyone is welcome though under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring protective gloves if you have them. Litter pickers and sacks provided. Contact Filey_Flora_and_Fauna@outlook.com if you have any queries.Cost: Free event

Puffin and Gannet CruiseSunday 15th May, 9.30am – 12.30pmBridlington BayThe first of this season’s cruises! Sail along the spectacular 400-feet high chalk cliffs at Bempton and Flamborough Head. You’ll get so close (weather dependent) that you will feel you can almost reach out and touch the amazing seabirds. For those with cameras this can be a dream trip.Cost: Adults £22, Children aged 16 and under £11, Children aged 2 and under sail free.S B call 01262 422211

Seashore Scavenger HuntSunday 15th May, 2pm – 4pmLiving Seas Centre, FlamboroughFamilies are invited to join the Living Seas Team on the beach to take a look at what treasures have been washed up by the sea.Cost: £3 per child YWT-member; £5 per child non-member. Accompanying adults free. S F B www.ywt.org.uk

Puffin PatrolsTwice dailyRSPB Bempton CliffsJoin a friendly guide in search of our most popular seabird! These patrols run from April to mid-July on a first come, first served basis. Cost: £3 adults, £1.50 children (normal admission charges apply)S B www.rspb/org/uk/bemptoncliffs

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The Yorkshire Nature Triangle is a unique destination in Britain, offering an almost unrivalled range of wildlife experiences and spectacles from the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds to the imposing 400ft chalk cliffs of the East Coast and the mighty Humber Estuary. Enjoy some of the best in British wildlife, from the puffin and red kite, to otters, avocets and stunning wildflowers – alongside a renowned, great value Yorkshire welcome.

To see the full list of festival events, visit www.yorkshirenaturetriangle.org.uk/wildlife-festival

Keep an eye out for wildlife events taking place throughout the year – visit www.yorkshirenaturetriangle.org.uk

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