A Local Canal Walk

On a summer’s evening, rather than stay in the meeting room, we will take a walk along the canal and hopefully spot a Kingfisher or Grey Wagtail. There is a Plan B if weather is against us

Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve

This former gravel quarry has been transformed into a nature reserve which has many different species of birds. Beavers were introduced here some years ago, so although we will be unlikely to see them, we should see how they have helped to improve the area for wildlife. Situated down an unmade lane (Meadow Lane) which […]

A G M & Photo Competition

The AGM doesn’t last too long. If you would like to enter upto 3 photos into our annual competition, please ensure your photo(s) are sent to Roger no later than 5th September.

RSPB Titchwell

RSPB’s flagship reserve. Good range of habitats should ensure we see an abundant range of birds. Café & facilities PE31 8BB

WLT Tucklesholme

A former gravel pit site which is being restored back to a wetland habitat. The vision is for this to become one of the great connected areas under the ‘Transforming the Trent Valley’ landscape scheme. No facilities on site DE13 8EN

RSPB Otmoor

A tranquil reserve close to Oxford which was formerly farmland but now allowed to revert to wetland, where we will find wading birds and waterfowl. Good potential to see Barn and Short-eared Owls. No facilities Otmoor Lane, Beckley, Oxford

Fineshades Wood and Eyebrook Reservoir

Nb this is the 1st Saturday of the month. Staying within the county, we should be able to see a good variety of birds in the short December daylight. Crossbills at the former and Smew at the latter will be our target birds. Café and facilities at Fineshades

End of Year Roundup

Nb this is 3rd Tuesday of the month. Close to Christmas, we will have a social evening with Tea/Coffee and Cake