Mote Park BioBlitz - Birds, Bats and Moths

Friday 8th August 

7.30pm Bird walk to gather bird records. Open to Kent Field Club members and Mote Park volunteers. Meet at the car park off Willington Street, TQ783550; W3W ///trials.critic.also. Note that parking charges apply. Leaders: Richard Moyse & Kathy Friend.

9.30-11.00pm Bat Walk. Open to Kent Field Club members and Mote Park volunteers. Booking required as space is limited. Meet at the Mote Park Learning Space, TQ773552 W3W ///tins.formal.vouch. Parking in the main car park off Mote Avenue, Maidstone. Note that parking charges apply. Leaders: Alan Frith & Karen Thorpe. To book, please email .

Moth-trapping will also be running during the evening at the Willington Street end of the park. Leader: Dave Shenton.

Event Properties

Event Date 08-08-2025
Price Free

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Come along!

Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference). 

Anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary.

All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

What to bring

Field Meetings information

Beginners to a particular field of study are very welcome at all meetings. Also anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary. Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference)

Please bring a packed lunch to all full day meetings. All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

Stay safe on field meetings:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather. Stay warm and dry in Winter, cool in Summer.
  • Wear strong, waterproof boots with good ankle support and well-treaded soles.
  • Carry, and use, a high SPF sun cream in bright weather.
  • Ensure your tetanus inoculations are up-to-date.
  • In Summer, carry plentiful supplies of water and drink frequently.

Members are reminded that all who attend meetings of the Club do so at their own risk.

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