The RSPB has transformed former carrot fields into wetlands supporting Kingfishers, Bittern and Cranes. We should also see the likes of Hobbys, chasing dragonflies, and Marsh Harriers. Station Rd., Lakenheath, Brandon, Thetford, Suffolk IP27 9AD Facilities: Visitor Centre
A brief annual general meeting will be followed by the annual photo competition. Forward your best 3 bird photos for entry to rogerkeightley@btinternet.com no later than end of August
This Nottinghamshire site is a former quarry which is being returned to nature. There are reedbeds and woodlands aplenty. Bittern is the target bird No facilities but a good garden centre nearby
David Tolley will present his journey around the UK with photos and, no doubt, interesting anecdotes
Good time to observe migrating birds that have made it across the North Sea. We would hope to see birds in the hands at the Ringing Station. Café & toilet facilities
Nigel Slater returns to give a presentation on his experiences on the Isles of Scilly
RSPB HQ has extensive grounds with a variety of birds to see. Café & toilet facilities
Just over a week to Christmas so we celebrate a good birding year with a social evening. There may even be a mince pie for everyone!
South Lincolnshire is our destination for the final outing of the year.
2024 sees us in the new surrounds of Blaby & District Social Centre. One of our members will be showing photos of the birds of India, which she has visited on several occasions in previous years.
Keeping it local for the short winter days, we’ll take a walk around Fineshades where we should see woodland birds and raptors overhead. Facilities: Café & toilets. We will then check out waders, ducks & geese on Eyebrook reservoir and test our Gull knowledge as they return to roost on the water before dusk. Fineshade […]
A talk by Jeff Blincow on best places to observe wildlife