Local Coastal and Marine Events
Energy Controversies Lecture Series, starting 5th February
5 Feb, 2009
Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen - Global Warming: The View of the IPCC
18 Feb, 2009
Dr Jim Buckee, former CEO of Talisman Energy - Natural Drivers of Climate Cycles
5 March, 2009
Professor Kjell Aleklett, University of Uppsala - Global Energy Resources – The Peak Oil View
19 March, 2009
Dr Peter Jackson, Senior Director for Oil Industry Activity at Cambridge Energy Research Associates - The Future of Global Oil Supply - Why So Much Uncertainty?
16 April, 2009
Professor Bahman Tohoidi, Heriot Watt University - Carbon sequestration/gas hydrates
30 April, 2009
Dr. David Galbraith, University of Aberdeen - Nationalism and Energy in the ‘New Cold War’
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Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch
Sunday 18 January, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg 10am - 3pm
It's the Big Garden Birdwatch next weekend, so come along to the reserve to get some practice recognising the different species on the feeders and find out how to attract birds to your garden and take part in the country's biggest survey of its kind.
To help you look after the birds in your garden, children can make a free birdcake when they visit today - messy, but fun!
Free (donations welcome)
For more information about this event Telephone: 01346 532017
E-mail: david.parnaby@rspb.org.uk
Big Garden Birdwatch Open Day, Sunday 25 January
RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, 11am - 3pm
We'll be celebrating the birds in our gardens with a variety of games and activities all themed around this weekend's Big Garden Birdwatch. There'll be the chance to make bird cakes or bird feeders (bring a fruit juice carton along of the 'Tropicana' type if you have one), feed the giant blue tit, get your bird food, try our Bird food hide challenge and much more.
Free (donations welcome)
For more information about this event Telephone: 01346 532017
E-mail: david.parnaby@rspb.org.uk
Tree Sparrow Party, Saturday 14 February
RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, 11am - 2pm
We're very proud of our Tree Sparrow population here at the Loch of Strathbeg, so we're hosting a party for them! You can come along and help to make them a present - they've asked for nestboxes! You'll be able to find out a lot about the life of a Tree Sparrow and there'll be a few activities relating to this colourful little bird.
Free entry (small donation requested if you wish to take away your nestbox)
For more information about this event Telephone: 01346 532017
E-mail: strathbeg@rspb.org.uk
FORVIE LOST VILLAGE AND YTHAN ESTUARY Sunday February 15th
Adults and older children (12+), Booking essential, moderate walk (4 miles) over rough tracks, dunes and beach.
12:00 to 15:00
Meet at Waterside car park and enjoy a 4 mile walk over the coastal heath to the lost settlement of Forvie, where we will discover how the sands buried this lost village hundreds of years ago. From there we will walk down the beach and over the dunes to return along the Ythan estuary where we will discover the birds that use this place as an important winter feeding ground.
Bring a packed lunch, waterproofs and stout footware.
Meet at Waterside car park in Newburgh, grid ref: NK003 270 OS map 38. Contact Coastal Ranger on 01358 742396 or coastal.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
MUD GLORIOUS MUD Sunday March 15th
Family event, Children Welcome, Booking essential, easy access.
11:00 to 15:00
Come to the Waulkmill bird hide at 11am or 1pm and find out why the Ythan estuary is so important for wildlife. We will be looking at the life to be found in the mud and identifying some of the birds that use the estuary as an important feeding ground. Please phone to book a place on either the 11am or 1 pm session.
Meet at Waulkmill bird hide, on the Ellon to Collieston road. Car parking space is limited so booking is essential, The bird hide is accessible for wheelchair users. Contact Coastal Ranger on 01358 742396 or coastal.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Spring into Spring Open Day, Sunday 29 March
RSPB Loch of Strathbeg reserve, 10am - 3pm
The clocks have gone forward and we are officially in British Summer Time, so lets celebrate!
Find out about the things you can do this year to help wildlife in your area. There will be information from a variety of RSPB projects and other organisations about ways you can help and great places to see wildlife, as well as a full list of forthcoming events at the reserve. We'll also have a variety of activities for children to do on the day.
More details nearer the time - check website for details or contact the reserve.
If you represent an organisation that would like to take part in the Open Day, please contact david.parnaby@rspb.org.uk .
Free
For more information about this event Telephone: 01346 532017
E-mail: strathbeg@rspb.org.uk
Energy Industries Overview: Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, 7-8th April
This 2 day training event is an introduction to the activities and issues affecting both the Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy industries. Presented by key industry professionals, this exciting opportunity brings knowledge and networking to those new to the industry, or who are in support roles and want to know more about the businesses within which they operate. Please see link below for more deatils.
Easter Fun at the Lighthouse, 6th-19th April
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. For more information click here
Exhibition - 1001 Views of Kinnaird Head, April-May
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. For more information click here
Historic Scotland Open Weekend (Free Entry), April
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. For more information click here
Ligthhouses to Make & Take Away, 1st-4th May
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. For more information click here
Blue Lights Festival, May
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. For more information click here