Bird Migration – Nigel Slater
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!
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Summer Leys WLT – Cancelled due to Flooding
Situated in the Upper Nene Valley near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, this reserve with its low-lying gravel islands will attract waders and is good for wintering waterfowl. Mature hedgerows harbour Tree Sparrows […]
Hummingbirds, Honey Eaters and Sunbirds – Jeff Ollerton
The interaction between birds and flowers is fascinating.
Middleton Lakes RSPB
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 […]
Brandon Marsh WLT – CANCELLED due to bad weather forecast
A good mix of pools, reedbeds, grassland and woodland provide habitat for a variety of birds. Kingfishers are regularly spotted. Visitor Centre with toilet facilities CV3 3GW
Social Evening
We will be rounding off 2024 with a fun event including some food and a raffle
Extremadura
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.
Rutland Water
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 […]
Birds of South-West Leicestershire
Carl Baggott will be expounding on his recently published book about birds so local to us we (almost) share the same title.
Potteric Carr (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust)
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 […]
A Week in The Gambia
Roger recounts a wonderful trip to West Africa to primarily follow the Ospreys which migrate each year from Europe to Africa. There are so many wonderful birds to be found […]
Blithfield Reservoir
This 790-acre lake is set in the rolling hills of Blithe Valley in Staffordshire. We will concentrate our visit at Tad Bay where we will be able to see plenty […]