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THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
WILDLIFE VISITS 2008.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of TWASI has always been the opportunity to meet at an interesting venue, and to sketch or photograph or even sculpt the wildlife, in a friendly group
of like-minded artists!
I hope that many more of you from all areas will take the opportunity to continue this sociable
habit in 2008.
This year I should like to suggest that we try as often as possible to rely less on our cameras – perhaps even leave them at home – and enjoy sketching or painting together.
Some of the venues guarantee wildlife, others may reward us with marvelous landscapes – why
not try them all!
We cannot organise transport for members, but wherever possible, car sharing will be suggested.
Salcey Forest, near Hartwell, Northamptonshire. Sunday 27th April.
Magnificent woodland with many ancient trees, deer, birds including three types of woodpecker, and ponds full of newts! At this time, the woods will be colourful with bluebells, and the emerging leaves should give good views of the birds – come along to walk through the woods, look and sketch or paint the springtime colours.
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 27th March.
Linton Zoo, Linton, Cambridgeshire. Sunday 18th May.
Many big cats - Black Leopard, African Leopard, African Lions, Snow Leopard and Amur Tigers, and other creatures including Lemurs, Owls, Parrots, Zebra, Giant Tortoise & a huge range of birds.
£7.50 Adult, £7.00 Senior.
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 18th April.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, near Coventry, West Midlands.
Sunday 15th June.
One of the best bird-watching sites in the Midlands, with 10 pools set amongst reedbeds, willow carr, grassland & woodland. Seven hides – you may see kingfishers, owls, waterfowl of many
types, and varied scenery.
£2.50 Adults, Free to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Members.
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 15th May.
Rutland Water Bird Fair, near Oakham, Rutland. Sunday 17th August.
An interesting day out at this 3-Day Event, with marquees full of wildlife artists, as well as many trade stands of holidays, country clothing, cameras & optical equipment, plus Lectures & Events.
Also the chance to look round the Water’s many hides, & at this time, a good chance of spotting the resident breeding Ospreys before they depart.
£10 Adult, £8 Wildlife Trust Members (2007 Sunday Prices)
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 17th July.
Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Gloucestershire. Sunday 14th September.
160 acres of parkland & stunning gardens, with a huge range of wildlife - Rhino, Amur Leopard, Owls, Red Panda, Penguins, Lemurs, Grey Wolf & Zebra. New attractions include Jaguarundi,
& the “Madagascan Experience”, a multi-species enclosure where you can experience the
wildlife at close quarters.
£9.50 Adults, £7.00 Seniors. Reductions if we can get a party of 20.
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 14th August.
Bradgate Park Deet Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire.
Sunday 12th October.
A large park around ruins, with herds of red & fallow deer, which can be watched easily - & spectacularly - in the autumn rut.
Best time for good views is dawn or evening, so we’ll be looking for an early start or a late finish!
Also mature woodland and a large lake.
Cost: Pay & Display Parking.
If interested, please contact Sarais Crawshaw by 12th September.
Sarais Crawshaw,
Appletrees,
Main Street,
Willey,
Rugby,
Warwickshire.
CV23 0SH.
Tel: 01455 553270
E-mail SaraisCrawshaw@aol.com
Please remember that all TWASI members now receive a 10% discount from the PTES
“Wildlife Encounters” brochure, see January News Letter.
This brochure can be viewed at
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