Titchfield Haven near Fareham has an interesting mix of molluscan habitats both marine, freshwater and land. It has a muddy sand/bound shingle beach that is usually rich in dead shells, including the Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) that came into Southampton Water via dumped live clams from the transatlantic liners in the 1950s and these continue to thrive. The very low almost Spring tide will allow us to explore the shore for live records and also seaweed (including reds) for washing.

Joint meeting with Doncaster Naturalists. Meet at 10:30 h at the burial ground on Guest Lane, Warmsworth, grid ref. SE 549013.

Guest speaker Terry O’Connor (University of York)

Joint meeting with the Flitvale local Wildlife Trust group. Bedfordshire's most important wetland and an SSSI, Flitwick Moor is a blend of fen, meadow, wet woodland and fragile peaty soil, supporting mosses, ferns and flowers. Although this is generally a low pH habitat, previous records have included Phenacolimax major and it will be useful to discover whether this species is still present. Meet at 10:30 h at the car park at the end of the small track at Folly farm, grid ref. TL046354. Bring wellingtons and a packed lunch.