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Newsflash

New for 2010

Rackwick Outdoor Centre has been redecorated, with new beds and carpets for the 2010 season.

Birsay Outdoor Centre now has a campsite to the rear of the hostel, with hard standing & electric hook ups.  Suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
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Date: 4 May

“Nearly” dawn chorus Walk                   RSPB

Join the Warden for an early morning walk to Hoy’s ancient woodland, Berriedale, to enjoy nature’s symphony. Family friendly.  Bring: Packed lunch.  Binoculars. Cost: RSPB members FREE, Adults £2, children (under 16) £1 N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2 . Difficulty: Two boots. Duration: 2-3 hours.Booking essential- Lee Shields 791 298.  Meet: Moaness Pier. Time: 0810. 
Dates:             May - Tuesday 11, 18, 25 , June - Tuesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
July -  Tuesday 6, 13, 20
 

Hoy Nature Trails                   RSPB

Why not join the Warden for a guided walk to learn more about the wildlife and history of the reserve, while you enjoy the spectacular scenery. Family Friendly& suitable for Nature Detectives.  Difficulty: Two boots. Bring a packed Lunch. Binoculars Meet: Moaness Pier. Time: 1030.  Duration: 2-3 hours.  Booking/ info: Lee Shields 791 298.  Cost: RSPB members FREE, Adults £2, children (under 16) £1 N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2 . Dates: Sat 19 June.

Hoy Wildlife Detectives                   RSPB

An adventurous day out for families (not suitable for under 8’s) and the young-at-heart.  Join the warden for a 7-mile walk to explore how Hoy’s natural environment has changed over the last 400 million years!  A good level of fitness, sense of humour (!), waterproofs and stout boots are essential.

Family friendly & suitable for Nature Detectives. Difficulty: 3 boots. Bring: Packed lunch. Binoculars Cost: RSPB members FREE, Adults £5, children (under 16) £2 N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2 .Meet: Moaness Pier. Time: 1030.  Duration: 6.5 hours.  Booking essential (the walk will only run in this format with at least 5 participants)- Lee Shields 791 298.