Author Archives: Martin Kaye

29/6/16 – First Clumber Park Nightjar Trip Report

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Martin Kaye

A fully subscribed joint Ogston/DOS trip to Clumber Park braved the dubious weather forecast and while the evening started off with the odd rain shower, the weather did turn fine later on when it really mattered.  All in all we … Continue reading →

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Postponed – Coombes Dale Trip – Wed 25th May

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Sadly, this trip has had to be postponed. It will be rescheduled if the opportunity arises.

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5/5/16 Avenue Washlands Trip report

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Gorgeous weather had been booked for this trip and it duly arrived.  Nine club members had a great time exploring (some for the first time), the hidden treasures of this reserve.  In all, 44 different species of bird were identified … Continue reading →

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A.G.M

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Ogston Bird Club’s Annual General Meeting this year will be held on: Tuesday, May 24th at 7.30pm  Blackwell Community Centre Woburn Close Blackwell Alfreton DE55 5HH   After the formal part of the evening we have an Illustrated talk presented by Ian … Continue reading →

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17/4/16 – Old Moor & Wombwell Ings Trip Report

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Eight members enjoyed fabulous weather and an excellent days birding with 59 species of bird seen.  We started optimistically by visiting the Reedbed Screen hoping for Bittern and Bearded Tits but as is generally the case, we were unsuccessful.  Back … Continue reading →

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OGSTON BIRD CLUB 46th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Martin Kaye

OGSTON BIRD CLUB 46 th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 Will be held on Tuesday 24th May at 7:30pm at the Blackwell Community Centre, Woburn Close, Blackwell, Alfreton, DE55 5HH. This AGM has been called under constitution; at least 21 days’ notice has … Continue reading →

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Open Hide Day

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Ogston Bird Club Open Hide Day Saturday 7th May. You are invited to our open day, please come along to view from the 3 menbers hides, there will a limited number of telescopes and binoculars to use. We will be Open from 10:00 … Continue reading →

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19/3/16 Derwent Trip report

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Eight members assembled beside the dam wall on a dull and decidedly chilly morning to be greeted by an absolute dearth of birds.  In addition to us, a group of birders from DOS were being similarly disappointed.  Suddenly the misery … Continue reading →

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Work Party report from Fri 4th Dec

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The ramp to the main hide was made safer by covering some of the exposed timber with wire mesh. The path and steps to the Alders Wood hide were massively improved but please note that parts of the path are … Continue reading →

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Cancelled – Trip to Langford Lowfields 6th Dec

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Martin Kaye

This trip has been cancelled simply because the starlings have ‘disappeared’.  A few weeks ago numbers had but up to over 20,000 but since then, they’ve relocated.  Whether it’s due to the mild weather???? If the situation alters, the trip … Continue reading →

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