Election/re-election of committee members and a review of the 2023/24 club year. Voting for best photo.

2 previous visits here were postponed because of flooding, but we hope this improving site with it’s good variety of habitat will throw up some interesting birds

How, why, where, when, record-breakers, latest technology, history, future projects. The whole migration subject is totally absorbing. Miraculous journeys made by bundles of feathers!

The interaction between birds and flowers is fascinating.

This expansive reserve in the River Tame Valley was formerly gravel pits and since being turned over to nature seems to get better each year. Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers are known to be present here, so we might be in for a rare treat. Visitor Centre with toilet facilities B78 2BB

We will be rounding off 2024 with a fun event including some food and a raffle

A talk by John Tinning, on the spectacular scenery and wildlife to be found in this region of Spain with its 3 nature reserves. A must-visit area for any birdwatchers.

The days are still short, but with just a 25 miles drive into Rutland, we can visit a SSSI reserve with over 30 hides to see wintering waders, ducks, egrets and geese. Visitor Centre with toilet facilities. Entry fee £7.50 (£6.50 concession) if you don’t have a permit. LE15 8BT

Carl Baggott will be expounding on his recently published book about birds so local to us we (almost) share the same title.

We have been lucky to see the elusive Bittern at this Yorkshire site in the past. There’s a good variety of habitat for a good range of woodland and water birds.Visitor Centre with café and toilet facilities. Remember to carry your WLT membership card. DN4 8DB