Barton Area Group

Area Groups

Barton

Area Groups in North Lincolnshire

Hello from Barton Area Group!

There are nearly 100 Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves, of which seven are on the South Humber Bank not far from Barton. To learn more about these nature reserves by guided walks and indoor talks, keep an eye on this webpage.

Evening meetings are held at the Visitor Centre, Far Ings National Nature Reserve. Be it birds, bats or butterflies we have local experts to guide you.

If you need exercise, but not a gym, then try out our Wednesday or Sunday work parties. They provide a rewarding and companionable way to keep fit whilst supporting wildlife locally.

For more information on our events, follow our Facebook page or get in touch with us below. We look forward to meeting you!

About us

Events

We run a programme of events including field visits to nature reserves, special events and indoor illustrated talks. Our indoor meetings are held on a Wednesday, 7.30pm at Far Ings Visitor Centre, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, DN18 5RG.

Talks are free. No booking required. You do not need to be a member to join our activities, all welcome!

2026 talks programme

16 Sep: 'Corncrakes' by South Humber Warden, Simon Wellock.

Once widespread, corncrakes have declined dramatically in the UK, and the breeding population is now restricted to a few key areas. Unusually for a rail, they aren't found exclusively in wetlands, preferring to nest in meadows and hay fields. Corncrakes prefer areas with lots of tall plant cover, where they spend most of their time hidden from view - often the only sign a corncrake is present is the strange call given from dusk till dawn. They are summer visitors, wintering in central and southern Africa.

12 Oct: 'The Vanishing Viper' by Mid-Lincs Warden, Kevin James.

Kev's talk will cover the biology, ecology, and habitat requirements that adders need. He will also look at why their population has plummeted to the extent that 90% of the UK Adder population will become extinct in the next 10 years.

18 Nov: Photographic Evening

Are you an experienced photographer? Or only take a few photos with your phone as you're out and about? Come along to Far Ings Visitor Centre along with Barton Area Group to share some of your favourite shots with the group on their November photography evening. The photos can be of any subject, just bring them along on a memory stick to the visitor centre (up to 30 please). Even if you do not have any photos to share, please do still come along and enjoy the pictures that others have taken.

4 Dec: Social Night & Quiz

Join Barton Area Group for a fun evening - bring along some food and/or drink, try your luck in the raffle, groan at the questions in the quiz and win some prizes!

2026 field trip and special events programme

All Saturday field trips meet at Ness End Farm, Far Ings, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5RG where car sharing is available. Start times are for meeting at Ness End.

18 Jul: Linwood Warren / Rimac (full day visit, 9am start)

We will be heading out on a field trip to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserves Linwood Warren and Rimac at Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe dunes. This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Alex Cawley, 07722555302.

15 Aug: Hornsea Mere (full day visit, 9am start) - More info

We will be heading out on a field trip to Hornsea Mere, the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire. It is a wonderful spot for birding with plenty of species to be seen all year round. This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Deborah Parry, 07527752863.

5 Sep: Moth Night at Ness End Farm (8pm start) - More info

Join the Far Ings Warden and members of the Barton Area Group for an evening all about moths. There will be a moth trap set up for people to see how it’s done and experts on hand for you to learn a bit of moth identification.

19 Sep: Flamborough (full day visit, 9am start) - More info

We will be heading out on a field trip to Flamborough looking for coastal migrants and sea birds on a 2.5 mile circular walk. Don't forget your binoculars! This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Alex Cawley, 07722555302.

17 Oct: Scarborough (full day visit, 9am start) - More info

We will be heading out on a birdwatching trip to Scarborough starting at the North Bay (Scalby Mill) and ending up at the South Bay Harbour looking for winter sea birds, divers, waders and ducks. Don't forget your binoculars! This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Vernon Chapman, 07939347373.

21 Nov: Frampton Marsh (full day visit, 8am start) - More info

RSPB Frampton Marsh provides close views of the abundant birdlife of The Wash. The reserve is internationally important for vast flocks of wintering wildfowl as well as migrating and breeding waders. Frampton Marsh is free for both members and non-members of the RSPB (there is a £5 car parking fee for non-members). This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Simon Wellock, 01652634507.

5 Dec: Cleethorpes (full day visit, 9am start) - More info

We will be heading out on a field trip to Cleethorpes in search of birds and wildlife. This is a full-day activity and is expected to finish around dusk. Contact for the visit: Vernon Chapman, 07939347373.

2026 'Wednesday Wanders' programme

All Wednesday Wanders meet in the evening at Ness End Farm, Far Ings, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5RG. Start times are for meeting at Ness End.

22 Jul: Hendale Woods (7pm start) - More info

This walk will be led by Angela and Stuart Buckle, 07592213615.

19 Aug: Barrow Haven birdwatch (6pm start) - More info

We will head to Barrow Haven reedbed for an evening of birdwatching led by Vernon Chapman. Vernon will be helping us to identify the birds we see and hear around the reserve. Contact for the visit: Vernon Chapman, 07939347373.