Click picture to see a list of the latest wildlife spotted at Wycoller

After a very long and very cold winter it feels like spring is finally here with several days of warm sunshine bringing many people and a host of wildlife into the Country Park.

Details of wildlife spotted by visitors to Wycoller Country Park in January and February have confirmed that spring was already late arriving – before the recent snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Compared with previous years the species of plants and animals recorded showed that the district was significantly behind previous years. Many plants will have stopped growing during the wintry weather and most of the birds and animals will have been having a tough time when they should be enjoying the first warm days of spring.

For more details click on the image above and download a pdf of the ‘spotter list’.

Friends of Wycoller Bat Walks for 2013 have now been finalised. People enjoyed hearing the bats hunting using our Bat Detectors last year.

Try the experience yourselves this year.

Check out 2013 dates via the Events button top of page.

Shortly before the bats left for winter hibernation Junior rangers were able to help with the rescue of a juvenile pipistrelle bat which had become exhausted and dehydrated. The bat rescue people were able to take the bat away to the Bat Hospital for care, until it was strong enough to be returned to it’s roost.

On the road to recovery after sucking water from paintbrush.

WEDNESDAY 22nd MAY. “DISCOVER WYCOLLER TREES”. 11am – 2.30pm.  A look at the World of Trees  asking the question “What is a tree”?                    Its uses, animal, human, cultural, medicinal. Tree recognition, how to measure height, age. Why trees are essential for the survival 0f life on earth. (DESIGNED TO FIT IN WITH SCHOOL PICK UP TIMES - PLEASE BOOK).FREE EVENT

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27th MAY. WILDLIFE DAY.  11am – 4pm.           FREE EVENT. JUST DROP IN. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND DISPLAYS.     KIDS BRING WELLIES.

TO BOOK ON ANY OF ABOVE EVENTS —- EMAIL www.friendsofwycoller@hotmail.co.uk or use Contact Tel. no’s on this site.

For full information on all  aspects of  “What to see and do in Wycoller”, click on the Black button, top of page (what to see and do).

The Walks and Downloads sub headings under this button are especially interesting if you are planning a visit.

For all ORGANISED events and activities for 2013 click on the                       black  EVENTS BUTTON top of page.

Bird Box and Bird feeder making Nov.2012

Junior rangers are a group of young people aged 8-13 years who meet on the 1st Saturday of every month. They go out with Wildlife Trust,  Friends of Wycoller and Ranger Volunteer Leaders who provide a  varied and lively programme which teaches all about the natural environment. All Leaders are trained and knowlegeable re the outdoors and CRB checked. Click the black Junior Rangers button top of page for full details, Programme for 2013  and how to join.

For Wildlife Spotted in January / February 2013 click on Blue Tit Picture top of page.