BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wild Intrigue - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wild Intrigue X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wild Intrigue REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T212000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T223000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20251123T192556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T192557Z UID:1560001314-1780089600-1780093800@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Ouseburn Bat Safari DESCRIPTION:Discover Ouseburn’s nocturnal neighbours\n\nJoin Wild Intrigue on an urban wildlife safari to discover the intriguing nocturnal wildlife of Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s lush Ouseburn Valley. \n\n\n\nSetting off at sunset with bat detectors in hand\, Wild Intrigue will guide you on a journey to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts for ‘breakfast’. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to spying on these elusive mammals\, allowing you to eavesdrop on their ultrasound clicks\, slaps and pops as they hunt and communicate with each other. \n\n\n\nThese amazing mammals have cruised our skies for tens of millions of years – way before the first humans took their first steps. Join us to find out all about the bizarre anatomy and curious ecology of some of our longest-evolved mammals\, right here in the city. \n\n\n\n100% of Ouseburn Bat Safari ticket sales go directly into community rewilding project Wild Ouseburn\, to help better understand and protect bats in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England\, explore our full collection here. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/ouseburn-bat-safari-17/ LOCATION:Ouseburn\, Spiller's Car Park\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 1AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Great for Families,Ouseburn,Ouseburn Bat Safari ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ouseburn-bat-safari_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T202000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T213000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20251123T192310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T192408Z UID:1560001313-1777062000-1777066200@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Ouseburn Bat Safari DESCRIPTION:Discover Ouseburn’s nocturnal neighbours\n\nJoin Wild Intrigue on an urban wildlife safari to discover the intriguing nocturnal wildlife of Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s lush Ouseburn Valley. \n\n\n\nSetting off at sunset with bat detectors in hand\, Wild Intrigue will guide you on a journey to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts for ‘breakfast’. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to spying on these elusive mammals\, allowing you to eavesdrop on their ultrasound clicks\, slaps and pops as they hunt and communicate with each other. \n\n\n\nThese amazing mammals have cruised our skies for tens of millions of years – way before the first humans took their first steps. Join us to find out all about the bizarre anatomy and curious ecology of some of our longest-evolved mammals\, right here in the city. \n\n\n\n100% of Ouseburn Bat Safari ticket sales go directly into community rewilding project Wild Ouseburn\, to help better understand and protect bats in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England\, explore our full collection here. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/ouseburn-bat-safari-16/ LOCATION:Ouseburn\, Spiller's Car Park\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 1AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Great for Families,Ouseburn,Ouseburn Bat Safari ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ouseburn-bat-safari_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T211500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250429T140732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T184816Z UID:1560001105-1751486400-1751490900@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Sunset Kittiwake Safari DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony\, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s Sunset Kittiwake Safari. \n\n\n\nAfter spending half of the year out at sea\, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside\, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants\, galleries\, hotels and pubs. \n\n\n\nYou will set off on a leisurely hour long circular walk from BALTIC Square\, where the Kittiwakes are welcomed back to nest on the iconic building each year. From there you will be guided along the quayside\, where Wild Intrigue will share the fascinating story and intriguing lives of the Tyne Kittiwakes. With a picture perfect\, world-famous backdrop of the River Tyne as the sun sets\, you will have the opportunity to observe these true Geordie birds up close in beautiful light. \n\n\n\nThe profits from all of Wild Intrigue’s Kittiwake experiences will go directly back to supporting their conservation\, helping to protect and celebrate our Geordie Kittiwakes into the future. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England\, explore our full Mini Exped collection here. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/sunset-kittiwake-safari-5/ LOCATION:Baltic Square\, Gateshead Quay\, NE8 3BE CATEGORIES:Kittiwakes,Sunset Kittiwake Safari ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kittiwake_sunset.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T211500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250429T140202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T132320Z UID:1560001104-1750449600-1750454100@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Sunset Kittiwake Safari DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony\, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s Sunset Kittiwake Safari. \n\n\n\nAfter spending half of the year out at sea\, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside\, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants\, galleries\, hotels and pubs. \n\n\n\nYou will set off on a leisurely hour long circular walk from BALTIC Square\, where the Kittiwakes are welcomed back to nest on the iconic building each year. From there you will be guided along the quayside\, where Wild Intrigue will share the fascinating story and intriguing lives of the Tyne Kittiwakes. With a picture perfect\, world-famous backdrop of the River Tyne as the sun sets\, you will have the opportunity to observe these true Geordie birds up close in beautiful light. \n\n\n\nThe profits from all of Wild Intrigue’s Kittiwake experiences will go directly back to supporting their conservation\, helping to protect and celebrate our Geordie Kittiwakes into the future. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England\, explore our full Mini Exped collection here. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/sunset-kittiwake-safari-4/ LOCATION:Baltic Square\, Gateshead Quay\, NE8 3BE CATEGORIES:Kittiwakes,Sunset Kittiwake Safari ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kittiwake_sunset.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T211500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250429T135512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T184720Z UID:1560001103-1748030400-1748034900@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Sunset Kittiwake Safari DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony\, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s Sunset Kittiwake Safari. \n\n\n\nAfter spending half of the year out at sea\, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside\, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants\, galleries\, hotels and pubs. \n\n\n\nYou will set off on a leisurely hour long circular walk from BALTIC Square\, where the Kittiwakes are welcomed back to nest on the iconic building each year. From there you will be guided along the quayside\, where Wild Intrigue will share the fascinating story and intriguing lives of the Tyne Kittiwakes. With a picture perfect\, world-famous backdrop of the River Tyne as the sun sets\, you will have the opportunity to observe these true Geordie birds up close in beautiful light. \n\n\n\nThe profits from all of Wild Intrigue’s Kittiwake experiences will go directly back to supporting their conservation\, helping to protect and celebrate our Geordie Kittiwakes into the future. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England\, explore our full Mini Exped collection here. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/sunset-kittiwake-safari-2/ LOCATION:Baltic Square\, Gateshead Quay\, NE8 3BE CATEGORIES:Kittiwakes,Sunset Kittiwake Safari ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kittiwake_sunset.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250314T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T105008Z UID:1560001080-1743253200-1743260400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Seeding DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to seed a new wildflower meadow at City Stadium!\n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nJoin us to seed this new wildflower meadow and be part of it’s colourful future! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! Just bring a water bottle\, a coat if it’s wet and shoes you don’t mind getting a little muddy. \n\n\n\nSaturday 29th March | 1pm – 3pm \n\nMeet at the brightly coloured shipping container behind The Ship Inn for a 1pm start. \n\nwhat3words:https://w3w.co/ruby.petal.rushed \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-seeding/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250323T105244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T105245Z UID:1560001086-1742979600-1743004800@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Creation DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to create a new wildflower meadow! \n\n\n\nFollowing from our Urban Rewilding session at the (soon-to-be) City Stadium meadow on Saturday 22nd March\, we are hosting more opportunities for you to come along and take part! \n\n\n\nTasks will be practical\, including rolling and moving turf (with wheelbarrows) to create habitat piles. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes and boots you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a drink with you. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in soil invertebrates\, this is also a brilliant chance to come along and help record the species here for the Wild Ouseburn project! Worms\, beetles and centipedes are just some of the creatures we’ve discovered\, amongst some intriguing larvae… \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for the whole time\, or just a little. Every minute you can spare is a huge help to create this wildflower meadow. \n\nNo need to RSVP\, just turn up! If you have questions\, please feel welcome to contact us at wildouseburn@wildintirgue.co.uk \n\n\n\nDATES + TIMES \n\n\n\nSunday 23rd March \n\n2.30pm – 4.30pm (turf rolling only) \n\n\n\nMonday 24th March \n\n9am – 12pm + 4.30pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 25th March \n\n10am – 5pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 26th March \n\n9am – Finish \n\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION \n\n\n\nMeet us at the (soon-to-be!) wildflower meadow \n\nwhat3words: https://what3words.com/little.round.cakes \n\n\n\nHOW DID IT BEGIN? \n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-creation-5/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250323T105207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T105208Z UID:1560001085-1742896800-1742922000@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Creation DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to create a new wildflower meadow! \n\n\n\nFollowing from our Urban Rewilding session at the (soon-to-be) City Stadium meadow on Saturday 22nd March\, we are hosting more opportunities for you to come along and take part! \n\n\n\nTasks will be practical\, including rolling and moving turf (with wheelbarrows) to create habitat piles. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes and boots you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a drink with you. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in soil invertebrates\, this is also a brilliant chance to come along and help record the species here for the Wild Ouseburn project! Worms\, beetles and centipedes are just some of the creatures we’ve discovered\, amongst some intriguing larvae… \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for the whole time\, or just a little. Every minute you can spare is a huge help to create this wildflower meadow. \n\nNo need to RSVP\, just turn up! If you have questions\, please feel welcome to contact us at wildouseburn@wildintirgue.co.uk \n\n\n\nDATES + TIMES \n\n\n\nSunday 23rd March \n\n2.30pm – 4.30pm (turf rolling only) \n\n\n\nMonday 24th March \n\n9am – 12pm + 4.30pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 25th March \n\n10am – 5pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 26th March \n\n9am – Finish \n\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION \n\n\n\nMeet us at the (soon-to-be!) wildflower meadow \n\nwhat3words: https://what3words.com/little.round.cakes \n\n\n\nHOW DID IT BEGIN? \n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-creation-4/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250323T105658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T105659Z UID:1560001087-1742806800-1742817600@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Creation DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to create a new wildflower meadow! \n\n\n\nFollowing from our Urban Rewilding session at the (soon-to-be) City Stadium meadow on Saturday 22nd March\, we are hosting more opportunities for you to come along and take part! \n\n\n\nTasks will be practical\, including rolling and moving turf (with wheelbarrows) to create habitat piles. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes and boots you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a drink with you. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in soil invertebrates\, this is also a brilliant chance to come along and help record the species here for the Wild Ouseburn project! Worms\, beetles and centipedes are just some of the creatures we’ve discovered\, amongst some intriguing larvae… \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for the whole time\, or just a little. Every minute you can spare is a huge help to create this wildflower meadow. \n\nNo need to RSVP\, just turn up! If you have questions\, please feel welcome to contact us at wildouseburn@wildintirgue.co.uk \n\n\n\nDATES + TIMES \n\n\n\nSunday 23rd March \n\n2.30pm – 4.30pm (turf rolling only) \n\n\n\nMonday 24th March \n\n9am – 12pm + 4.30pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 25th March \n\n10am – 5pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 26th March \n\n9am – Finish \n\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION \n\n\n\nMeet us at the (soon-to-be!) wildflower meadow \n\nwhat3words: https://what3words.com/little.round.cakes \n\n\n\nHOW DID IT BEGIN? \n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-creation-3/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250323T105041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T105041Z UID:1560001083-1742806800-1742817600@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Creation DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to create a new wildflower meadow! \n\n\n\nFollowing from our Urban Rewilding session at the (soon-to-be) City Stadium meadow on Saturday 22nd March\, we are hosting more opportunities for you to come along and take part! \n\n\n\nTasks will be practical\, including rolling and moving turf (with wheelbarrows) to create habitat piles. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes and boots you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a drink with you. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in soil invertebrates\, this is also a brilliant chance to come along and help record the species here for the Wild Ouseburn project! Worms\, beetles and centipedes are just some of the creatures we’ve discovered\, amongst some intriguing larvae… \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for the whole time\, or just a little. Every minute you can spare is a huge help to create this wildflower meadow. \n\nNo need to RSVP\, just turn up! If you have questions\, please feel welcome to contact us at wildouseburn@wildintirgue.co.uk \n\n\n\nDATES + TIMES \n\n\n\nSunday 23rd March \n\n2.30pm – 4.30pm (turf rolling only) \n\n\n\nMonday 24th March \n\n9am – 12pm + 4.30pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 25th March \n\n10am – 5pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 26th March \n\n9am – Finish \n\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION \n\n\n\nMeet us at the (soon-to-be!) wildflower meadow \n\nwhat3words: https://what3words.com/little.round.cakes \n\n\n\nHOW DID IT BEGIN? \n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-creation-2/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T163000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20250323T104925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T104926Z UID:1560001082-1742740200-1742747400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:City Stadium Wildflower Meadow Creation DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Ouseburn to create a new wildflower meadow! \n\n\n\nFollowing from our Urban Rewilding session at the (soon-to-be) City Stadium meadow on Saturday 22nd March\, we are hosting more opportunities for you to come along and take part! \n\n\n\nTasks will be practical\, including rolling and moving turf (with wheelbarrows) to create habitat piles. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes and boots you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a drink with you. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in soil invertebrates\, this is also a brilliant chance to come along and help record the species here for the Wild Ouseburn project! Worms\, beetles and centipedes are just some of the creatures we’ve discovered\, amongst some intriguing larvae… \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to stay for the whole time\, or just a little. Every minute you can spare is a huge help to create this wildflower meadow. \n\nNo need to RSVP\, just turn up! If you have questions\, please feel welcome to contact us at wildouseburn@wildintirgue.co.uk \n\n\n\nDATES + TIMES \n\n\n\nSunday 23rd March \n\n2.30pm – 4.30pm (turf rolling only) \n\n\n\nMonday 24th March \n\n9am – 12pm + 4.30pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 25th March \n\n10am – 5pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 26th March \n\n9am – Finish \n\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION \n\n\n\nMeet us at the (soon-to-be!) wildflower meadow \n\nwhat3words: https://what3words.com/little.round.cakes \n\n\n\nHOW DID IT BEGIN? \n\n\n\nIn 2024 during a Wild Ouseburn Sunset Bat Survey\, Common Pipistrelle bats were recorded feeding over a section of grassland near Warwick Street\, which was part of Urban Green’s ‘Let it Grow’ campaign. This was the first time bats had been recorded feeding over this part of the City Stadium during surveys! \n\n\n\nWildflower meadows and grasslands rich in biodiversity are an incredibly important habitats\, but are increasingly rare in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Their plants provide nectar for pollinators\, attracting insects for Sand Martins\, Swifts and bats\, and the long vegetation offers shelter for small mammals – and a hunting ground for Ouseburn’s Kestrels. \n\n\n\nYou can read a report on Ouseburn’s Butterflies by Mike Jeffries to explore how vital these habitats are here. \n\n\n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council and the Ouseburn Trust\, the Wild Ouseburn project has been given the opportunity to restore some of this grassland habitat\, to create new wildflower-rich meadows on part of the City Stadium for nature and people to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThis wildflower meadow creation has been funded by Wild Intrigue\, and supported by Newcastle City Council\, Ouseburn Trust and Newcastle Nature Networks. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/city-stadium-wildflower-meadow-creation/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09921-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240904T162638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T163052Z UID:1560000915-1726851600-1726862400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat Chat & Habitat: Explore the amazing world of bats DESCRIPTION:Discover bats & build a roost box!\n\n\n\nCome join us (Wild Intrigue and Nick James Design) at The Hut on the Green for a fun and family-friendly evening all about our fascinating nocturnal neighbours—bats! These amazing creatures come to life after sunset\, silently swooping through the night to play their crucial role in our ecosystem. Did you know that tiny Pipistrelle bats can munch through around 3\,000 insects in just one night? Or that the bigger Noctule bats love to hang out in big old trees? \n\n\n\nAt our Bat Chat & Habitat event\, you’ll get to discover the wonderful world of bats with a lively\, illustrated talk by Wild Intrigue. You’ll learn all about British bat ecology\, their intriguing history\, and what we can do to help protect them. Then\, get hands-on with Nick James as you and your family do some wood work and work together to make your very own bat roost box! \n\n\n\nHere’s the best part: we’ll be using wood from one of the trees that recently fell in Gosforth Central Park\, right near the café. So\, you’ll be creating something for the park\, in the park\, with wood from the park. How cool is that!? \n\n\n\nAfterward\, we’ll head out on a Bat Safari to listen in on these mysterious creatures with acoustic detectors. It’s a fantastic way to experience the magic of bats right in your own community. \n\n\n\nThis event is perfect for families! Adults and children will work together to create one bat box per ticket purchased. Please note\, all children must bring an adult with them and be supervised by an adult at all times during the event. Suitable for children age 7 and up. Grown up children [18+] are welcome to attend on their own too! \n\n\n\nOne ticket admits up to 3 people to build one bat box together. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule | 5pm – 8pm  \n\nIllustrated Bat Chat by Wild Intrigue \n\n\n\nBat Roost Box Workshop with Nick James – Build a bat box as a family using local wood from Gosforth Central Park. \n\n\n\n \n\nSunset Bat Safari – Grab an acoustic detector and join us as we tune in to the sounds of bats in the park.\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a bat box that you can either take home with you or have it installed in the park to help our local bat friends find a cosy new roost! \n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKET URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-chat-habitat-explore-the-amazing-world-of-bats/ LOCATION:Hut on the Green\, Church Road\, Gosforth\, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\, NE3 1TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WEB_Kielder-Bat-Safari_Wild-Intrigue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000681-1725125400-1725132600@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-31/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000680-1724866200-1724873400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-28/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T211500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240617T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115203Z UID:1560000847-1724788800-1724793300@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat and Hedgehog Surveys DESCRIPTION:Our nocturnal wildlife is steeped in mystery – by coming out after dark\, the ecology and behaviours of sunset explorers including bats and hedgehogs can be unknown and misunderstood. However these creatures have fascinating nocturnal adaptations waiting to be discovered\, and are incredibly important indicators of the health of our urban environments. \n\n\n\nThe ways in which bats and hedgehogs move through and use the Wild Ouseburn project area are little-understood – and in such cases\, we can make changes without properly understanding the impact we’re having on these declining mammal populations. \n\n\n\nBoth rely upon darkness away from urban lighting\, habitat connectivity and food availability\, so to understand how we can protect and improve these natural features\, we need to first identify where bats and hedgehogs are currently active. \n\n\n\nOur Bat and Hedgehog Surveys will involve meeting at set points to survey bat activity acoustically (with bat detectors) and search for hedgehogs and their signs. All information will be recorded on a map\, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. \n\n\n\nJoin us on our Bat and Hedgehog Surveys to help us discover where these animals are active\, and: \n\n\n\nLearn about Bat and Hedgehog ecology\n\nBe introduced to Bat survey methodology\n\nLearn how to use a Magenta 4 bat detector \n\nLearn different ways to survey Hedgehogs\n\n\n\nSurveys will take part in different locations within the Wild Ouseburn project area\, and at different times according to the sunset. Please look at Dates and Locations section for the meeting points and start times of each event.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend one or all surveys and\, if you are interested\, will have the opportunity to volunteer to take on areas to continue and expand these important surveys. Everyone is welcome\, no prior experience or knowledge of bats or hedgehogs is needed. Please note that most routes include steps. \n\n\n\nThis is the start of longer-term Wild Ouseburn surveys and studies on our urban bats and hedgehogs\, and more opportunities will be developed to contribute to surveying and protecting these mammals. \n\nSURVEY DATES & LOCATIONS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th June | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nFriday 5th July | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 9th July | CANCELLED due to weather \n\nShieldfield \n\n\n\nThursday 18th July | 21:20 -22:35 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) \n\n\n\nFriday 2nd August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nThursday 8th August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nShieldfield (meet outside Big River Bakery) \n\n\n\nThursday 15th August | 20:30 – 21:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 27th August | 20:00 – 21:15 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street  (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-and-hedgehog-surveys/2024-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bat-detector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000679-1724520600-1724527800@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000678-1724261400-1724268600@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000677-1723915800-1723923000@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T214500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240617T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115203Z UID:1560000846-1723753800-1723758300@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat and Hedgehog Surveys DESCRIPTION:Our nocturnal wildlife is steeped in mystery – by coming out after dark\, the ecology and behaviours of sunset explorers including bats and hedgehogs can be unknown and misunderstood. However these creatures have fascinating nocturnal adaptations waiting to be discovered\, and are incredibly important indicators of the health of our urban environments. \n\n\n\nThe ways in which bats and hedgehogs move through and use the Wild Ouseburn project area are little-understood – and in such cases\, we can make changes without properly understanding the impact we’re having on these declining mammal populations. \n\n\n\nBoth rely upon darkness away from urban lighting\, habitat connectivity and food availability\, so to understand how we can protect and improve these natural features\, we need to first identify where bats and hedgehogs are currently active. \n\n\n\nOur Bat and Hedgehog Surveys will involve meeting at set points to survey bat activity acoustically (with bat detectors) and search for hedgehogs and their signs. All information will be recorded on a map\, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. \n\n\n\nJoin us on our Bat and Hedgehog Surveys to help us discover where these animals are active\, and: \n\n\n\nLearn about Bat and Hedgehog ecology\n\nBe introduced to Bat survey methodology\n\nLearn how to use a Magenta 4 bat detector \n\nLearn different ways to survey Hedgehogs\n\n\n\nSurveys will take part in different locations within the Wild Ouseburn project area\, and at different times according to the sunset. Please look at Dates and Locations section for the meeting points and start times of each event.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend one or all surveys and\, if you are interested\, will have the opportunity to volunteer to take on areas to continue and expand these important surveys. Everyone is welcome\, no prior experience or knowledge of bats or hedgehogs is needed. Please note that most routes include steps. \n\n\n\nThis is the start of longer-term Wild Ouseburn surveys and studies on our urban bats and hedgehogs\, and more opportunities will be developed to contribute to surveying and protecting these mammals. \n\nSURVEY DATES & LOCATIONS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th June | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nFriday 5th July | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 9th July | CANCELLED due to weather \n\nShieldfield \n\n\n\nThursday 18th July | 21:20 -22:35 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) \n\n\n\nFriday 2nd August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nThursday 8th August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nShieldfield (meet outside Big River Bakery) \n\n\n\nThursday 15th August | 20:30 – 21:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 27th August | 20:00 – 21:15 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street  (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-and-hedgehog-surveys/2024-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bat-detector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000676-1723656600-1723663800@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000675-1723311000-1723318200@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T221500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240617T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115203Z UID:1560000845-1723150800-1723155300@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat and Hedgehog Surveys DESCRIPTION:Our nocturnal wildlife is steeped in mystery – by coming out after dark\, the ecology and behaviours of sunset explorers including bats and hedgehogs can be unknown and misunderstood. However these creatures have fascinating nocturnal adaptations waiting to be discovered\, and are incredibly important indicators of the health of our urban environments. \n\n\n\nThe ways in which bats and hedgehogs move through and use the Wild Ouseburn project area are little-understood – and in such cases\, we can make changes without properly understanding the impact we’re having on these declining mammal populations. \n\n\n\nBoth rely upon darkness away from urban lighting\, habitat connectivity and food availability\, so to understand how we can protect and improve these natural features\, we need to first identify where bats and hedgehogs are currently active. \n\n\n\nOur Bat and Hedgehog Surveys will involve meeting at set points to survey bat activity acoustically (with bat detectors) and search for hedgehogs and their signs. All information will be recorded on a map\, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. \n\n\n\nJoin us on our Bat and Hedgehog Surveys to help us discover where these animals are active\, and: \n\n\n\nLearn about Bat and Hedgehog ecology\n\nBe introduced to Bat survey methodology\n\nLearn how to use a Magenta 4 bat detector \n\nLearn different ways to survey Hedgehogs\n\n\n\nSurveys will take part in different locations within the Wild Ouseburn project area\, and at different times according to the sunset. Please look at Dates and Locations section for the meeting points and start times of each event.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend one or all surveys and\, if you are interested\, will have the opportunity to volunteer to take on areas to continue and expand these important surveys. Everyone is welcome\, no prior experience or knowledge of bats or hedgehogs is needed. Please note that most routes include steps. \n\n\n\nThis is the start of longer-term Wild Ouseburn surveys and studies on our urban bats and hedgehogs\, and more opportunities will be developed to contribute to surveying and protecting these mammals. \n\nSURVEY DATES & LOCATIONS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th June | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nFriday 5th July | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 9th July | CANCELLED due to weather \n\nShieldfield \n\n\n\nThursday 18th July | 21:20 -22:35 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) \n\n\n\nFriday 2nd August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nThursday 8th August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nShieldfield (meet outside Big River Bakery) \n\n\n\nThursday 15th August | 20:30 – 21:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 27th August | 20:00 – 21:15 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street  (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-and-hedgehog-surveys/2024-08-08/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bat-detector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000674-1723051800-1723059000@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-07/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240803T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000673-1722706200-1722713400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T221500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240617T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115203Z UID:1560000844-1722632400-1722636900@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat and Hedgehog Surveys DESCRIPTION:Our nocturnal wildlife is steeped in mystery – by coming out after dark\, the ecology and behaviours of sunset explorers including bats and hedgehogs can be unknown and misunderstood. However these creatures have fascinating nocturnal adaptations waiting to be discovered\, and are incredibly important indicators of the health of our urban environments. \n\n\n\nThe ways in which bats and hedgehogs move through and use the Wild Ouseburn project area are little-understood – and in such cases\, we can make changes without properly understanding the impact we’re having on these declining mammal populations. \n\n\n\nBoth rely upon darkness away from urban lighting\, habitat connectivity and food availability\, so to understand how we can protect and improve these natural features\, we need to first identify where bats and hedgehogs are currently active. \n\n\n\nOur Bat and Hedgehog Surveys will involve meeting at set points to survey bat activity acoustically (with bat detectors) and search for hedgehogs and their signs. All information will be recorded on a map\, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. \n\n\n\nJoin us on our Bat and Hedgehog Surveys to help us discover where these animals are active\, and: \n\n\n\nLearn about Bat and Hedgehog ecology\n\nBe introduced to Bat survey methodology\n\nLearn how to use a Magenta 4 bat detector \n\nLearn different ways to survey Hedgehogs\n\n\n\nSurveys will take part in different locations within the Wild Ouseburn project area\, and at different times according to the sunset. Please look at Dates and Locations section for the meeting points and start times of each event.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend one or all surveys and\, if you are interested\, will have the opportunity to volunteer to take on areas to continue and expand these important surveys. Everyone is welcome\, no prior experience or knowledge of bats or hedgehogs is needed. Please note that most routes include steps. \n\n\n\nThis is the start of longer-term Wild Ouseburn surveys and studies on our urban bats and hedgehogs\, and more opportunities will be developed to contribute to surveying and protecting these mammals. \n\nSURVEY DATES & LOCATIONS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th June | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nFriday 5th July | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 9th July | CANCELLED due to weather \n\nShieldfield \n\n\n\nThursday 18th July | 21:20 -22:35 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) \n\n\n\nFriday 2nd August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nThursday 8th August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nShieldfield (meet outside Big River Bakery) \n\n\n\nThursday 15th August | 20:30 – 21:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 27th August | 20:00 – 21:15 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street  (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-and-hedgehog-surveys/2024-08-02/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bat-detector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000672-1722447000-1722454200@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-07-31/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000671-1722101400-1722108600@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-07-27/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000670-1721842200-1721849400@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-07-24/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20231127T184957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T110453Z UID:1560000669-1721496600-1721503800@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Osprey Watching Cruise DESCRIPTION:Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors\, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by Wild Intrigue\, you will head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys\, which return from Africa to nest in this beautiful part of Northumberland each year. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk\, diving into the fascinating history\, ecology and local conservation of the Osprey\, as we set sail on Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”.  \n\n\n\n2024 will be our third season running Osprey Watching Cruises – in 2023 we enjoyed spectacular encounters with the six breeding pairs and 11 fledged chicks around Kielder Water. As always\, we marvelled upon the incredible varied behaviours of the Ospreys – dramatic hunting dives\, sunset social calls\, the first flights of fledglings\, masterful fish-carrying…  \n\n\n\nSo come aboard and embark upon this specially-tailored wildlife experience\, to have the best chance of watching this magnificent bird of prey in the beautiful backdrop of Kielder Forest & Water. \n\n\n\nOsprey Watching Cruises last approximately two hours\, and take place on Kielder Water aboard Kielder Waterside’s comfortable ferry\, the “Osprey”. A toilet is available for use on board\, and refreshments are available to purchase with cash. Binoculars will be provided by Wild Intrigue for the duration of the cruise. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages\, recommended for ages 13+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder) \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS £35.00 per person \n\nDATES Hosted every Wednesday and Saturday (5.30pm – 7.30pm) from 10th July 2024 to 31st August at Kielder Waterside. \n\nAlso 9th May + 1st June + 5th June. \n\nPlease note that due to staff changes at Kielder Waterside\, Osprey Watching Cruises will not be taking place through June or early July. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nTickets for this experience are booked through the Kielder Waterside booking system\, which you will be redirected to. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking you will need to refer to Kielder Waterside’s Terms and contact them directly to do this. If you have any questions about the Osprey Watching Cruise experience\, you are welcome to contact Wild Intrigue at info@wildintrigue.co.uk \n\n\n\nOn the day\, you will be welcomed by your Wild Intrigue guides by the Kielder Waterside jetty. URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/osprey-watching-cruise-39/2024-07-20/ CATEGORIES:Kielder,Osprey Watching Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Osprey-Rebecca-On-The-Wing_for_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T212000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T223500 DTSTAMP:20260624T231223 CREATED:20240617T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115203Z UID:1560000843-1721337600-1721342100@www.wildintrigue.co.uk SUMMARY:Bat and Hedgehog Surveys DESCRIPTION:Our nocturnal wildlife is steeped in mystery – by coming out after dark\, the ecology and behaviours of sunset explorers including bats and hedgehogs can be unknown and misunderstood. However these creatures have fascinating nocturnal adaptations waiting to be discovered\, and are incredibly important indicators of the health of our urban environments. \n\n\n\nThe ways in which bats and hedgehogs move through and use the Wild Ouseburn project area are little-understood – and in such cases\, we can make changes without properly understanding the impact we’re having on these declining mammal populations. \n\n\n\nBoth rely upon darkness away from urban lighting\, habitat connectivity and food availability\, so to understand how we can protect and improve these natural features\, we need to first identify where bats and hedgehogs are currently active. \n\n\n\nOur Bat and Hedgehog Surveys will involve meeting at set points to survey bat activity acoustically (with bat detectors) and search for hedgehogs and their signs. All information will be recorded on a map\, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. \n\n\n\nJoin us on our Bat and Hedgehog Surveys to help us discover where these animals are active\, and: \n\n\n\nLearn about Bat and Hedgehog ecology\n\nBe introduced to Bat survey methodology\n\nLearn how to use a Magenta 4 bat detector \n\nLearn different ways to survey Hedgehogs\n\n\n\nSurveys will take part in different locations within the Wild Ouseburn project area\, and at different times according to the sunset. Please look at Dates and Locations section for the meeting points and start times of each event.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend one or all surveys and\, if you are interested\, will have the opportunity to volunteer to take on areas to continue and expand these important surveys. Everyone is welcome\, no prior experience or knowledge of bats or hedgehogs is needed. Please note that most routes include steps. \n\n\n\nThis is the start of longer-term Wild Ouseburn surveys and studies on our urban bats and hedgehogs\, and more opportunities will be developed to contribute to surveying and protecting these mammals. \n\nSURVEY DATES & LOCATIONS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th June | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nFriday 5th July | 21:30 – 22:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 9th July | CANCELLED due to weather \n\nShieldfield \n\n\n\nThursday 18th July | 21:20 -22:35 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) \n\n\n\nFriday 2nd August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nOuseburn Woods (meet outside Ouseburn Farm entrance) \n\n\n\nThursday 8th August | 21:00 – 22:15 \n\nShieldfield (meet outside Big River Bakery) \n\n\n\nThursday 15th August | 20:30 – 21:45 \n\nBallast Hill and St Lawrence (meet by bench at Ballast Hill) \n\n\n\nTuesday 27th August | 20:00 – 21:15 \n\nSt Ann’s and Lime Street  (meet on Lime Street\, at bottom of Steps to Nowhere) URL:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/event/bat-and-hedgehog-surveys/2024-07-18/ CATEGORIES:Wild Ouseburn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bat-detector.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR