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Thanks to Barry Bishop, leader of York RSPB, for an excellent walk on the Moor on Saturday morning – sunny but chilly. Fifteen local people joined Barry and enjoyed his knowledge and humour. Birds heard or seen: Blackcap, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Crow, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Long-tailed Tit,Magpie, Mallard,… Continue reading Large Turnout For Dawn Chorus

*Change in meeting place – Yellow railings by the tunnel on Little Hob Moor.* We’re hoping for a great turnout for Barry Bishop, leader of RSPB York, who will share his bird song expertise at a Dawn Chorus Walk on Hob Moor on Saturday, April 30 at 6:00 am. The walk is free and open to the public.

A question has been raised about the location of waste bins on the Moor. Please refer to the map below. We will attempt to add a waste bin at the Windsor Garth entrance.

Barry Bishop, leader of RSPB York, will share his bird song expertise at a Dawn Chorus Walk on Hob Moor on Saturday, April 30 at 6:00 am. The walk is free and open to the public. Meet at the Hob Stone on Little Hob Moor.  

Although the weather was foul and underfoot was saturated and muddy, Hob Moor is 5 bin bags of rubbish cleaner today than it was yesterday! Thanks to Stephanie, Nancy, Sandy and Peter who donned wellies and waterproofs to do the litter pick.

The Friends of Hob Moor recently submitted a ward grant application for the printing of more informational brochures and for a new bench. We would like to thank the ward councillors and the York City Council for approving the application. More brochures coming soon!

Hope to see everyone at the Hob Moor Winter Solstice on December 21st between 6 and 8pm. Bring a torch and food to share. Meeting at the bench on the moor to the left of the railway tunnel.

The Friends of Hob Moor will hold its AGM on Wednesday, October 7, at the West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. Parking is available and the meeting is open to the public. New committee members are sought. If interested, please submit a nomination form (below) or call Stephanie Luxton, secretary at 01904 593788. At 7:00 pm there will… Continue reading Annual General Meeting

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Saturday 15th August, 8.30-9.30pm Meet at the Hob Stone, Little Hob Moor, Tadcaster Rd entrance Discover the secrets of the Moor at dusk. Come and spot the bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the Moor. You’ll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes. Booking essential. Email: clair.suddaby@gmail.com… Continue reading Upcoming Event: Bat Night with Clair Merrifield