Our next meeting has Ralph and Brenda Todd talking about Cranes:
On the Trail of the Crane
– part 1 - A journey through Europe
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"For
many years this is a family of birds we have found to be most interesting and enigmatic.
That they live in some wonderful areas of the world is an added bonus. Of the
15 species in the world we have seen and photographed 11 but what experiences
they have given us. In this first part we take a brief look at the crane family
and some of the conservation issues that surround them. For the most part
however we shall take an in depth look at the Eurasian (common) Crane which
breeds in Northern Scandinavia. We have followed its fortunes on its migration
route from Extremadura in Spain, through Northern France into Sweden where they
congregate to fulfil their courtship ritual and dances and finally into Finland
where its success depends on the vast wilderness areas to be found there.
We
shall also touch on the history and future of Cranes in England.
We
hope to show that by following the fortunes of just one species we can enjoy a
whole range of other wildlife, particularly birds, and some rather pleasant
places to stay on route".
Venue: Kennington WI Hall, Faversham Road, Ashford
Time: 19:30
Entrance fee includes coffee/tea and biscuits.
New members very welcome.
Andrew
