Author Archives: Martin Kaye

RSPB Frampton trip report 4/8/24

8 members made the journey to Frampton Marsh and experienced superb birding. Only the leader was late having not read his own instructions. The birding this year was unusual in that there was little to see from the sea wall … Continue reading

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Annesley Pit Top Trip Report – 12/6/24

On a chilly, cloudy day but with a gentle breeze, 10 members visited Annesley Pit Top Nature Reserve and over the next 3 hours were treated to some excellent birding. It started well when a Sparrowhawk and a Whitethroat were … Continue reading

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Nightjar Trip Report – 30/5/2024

On a cold, breezy evening, 22 members arrived at the Flash Lane parking spot, fortunately, most dressed in their winter birding gear. At 9 pm we set off to walk the few hundred metres to the viewing spot. Disappointingly, with … Continue reading

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Lawrence Field Padley Trip Report – 8/5/24

16 members enjoyed a successful trip on a very pleasant day with very little wind making it ideal for hearing and identifying bird calls and song. Very quiet as we made our way across the moor but upon reaching the … Continue reading

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Cutthroat Bridge Trip Report 11/4/24

This trip was rescheduled at the last minute from the Wednesday to the Thursday which sadly meant that a number of folks couldn’t go.  However, it did prove to be a good move because the weather on Thursday was excellent. … Continue reading

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53rd Annual General Meeting and Speaker

All members are cordially invited to our AGM at 7:30 pm on the evening of Wednesday 1st May 2024. The evening will comprise the business of the AGM, a free raffle and refreshments followed by an illustrated talk by DOS Birder: Tony … Continue reading

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Budby Common Trip Report 6/3/24

Seven members met up at Budby Pumping Station on a cold misty morning but fortunately there was no wind.  During the walk from there to the Common, we encountered typical woodland birds including Jay and a small flock of Siskin while … Continue reading

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Rufford Welbeck trip report 7th Feb 24

This trip was brought forward by a day and thank goodness it was because it snowed quite heavily most of the following day. 5 members ‘enjoyed’ an early start, meeting inside Rufford Abbey Park at 07:30. After a 10 minute … Continue reading

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North Cave/Blacktoft Trip Report 29/11/23

On a bitterly cold but sunny, still day, a goodly turn out of 12 members met at North Cave to enjoy a walk round the increasingly extensive reserve. All in all, 50 species were seen, nothing particularly unusual but a … Continue reading

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Frampton Marsh Trip Report 13/8/23

A group of 9 assembled at the Visitors’ Centre at 09:00 prompt and headed off for the sea wall. On the way our attention was drawn to a Green Sandpiper close to the path and then a small flock of … Continue reading

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