The RSPB Wildlife Explorers Group enjoyed a very successful visit to Montrose Basin in September. The Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger led our young members out on to the tidal mud below the visitor centre, and showed them the creatures that live there, normally unseen. One small crab was apparently a bit "crabby" at being disturbed, and gave one of the children a none-too-friendly nip. No harm was done, but such a new experience was clearly very exciting for a young person!
Back in the visitor centre and we had time to look at the centre's varied and interactive displays. The recently refurbished Montrose Basin wildlife has improved exhibits to make it even more worth visiting. The telescopes with splendid views of the Basin's population of birds remain the main attraction. On this occasion, a party of grey seals resting on a mud bank added to the interest for our Group.
Our next meeting will be an illustrated talk by Bob Laing of the bat study group in Aberdeen on the many varieties of Bats in our area. It will be in the Friendship Room in Kemnay Village Hall, at 7.00pm on Friday 24th November.
The Wildlife Explorers Group is mainly for children aged about 7 to 12, and new members are always welcome, as are parents. Please contact Group leader Jim Piggins (643859) for more information, and to let him know how many children are coming.

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