Author Archives: Martin Kaye

14th March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Martin Kaye

News supplied by Bird Information (www.birdinformation.co.uk) Derbyshire 2nd Winter Iceland Gull Staveley at Poolsbrook CP on lake at 15:17 S43 3WL SK434736 Derbyshire Adult Kittiwake Carsington Water 07:20 to)745 + 70 Whooper Swan over WNW/ DE6 1ST SK241515 Derbyshire Bar-tailed … Continue reading →

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12th March

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Birdnews provided by Bird Information www.birdinformation.co.uk Derbyshire 35 Whooper Swan NW/over Pleasley Pit CP at 07:40 NG19 7PH SK500643 Derbyshire 3 Sand Martin Willington GPs at 15:15 SK285274 Nottinghamshire Glossy Ibis Gonalston at 15:30 .From A612 take Dover Beck off … Continue reading →

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9th March

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Martin Kaye

News supplied by Bird Information (www.birdinformation.co.uk) Derbyshire 2 Adult Med Gull Foremark Resv 16:40 SK311229 Derbyshire 3 Sand Martin Willington GPs SK285274

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“It’s looking the best it’s been for 6 years.”

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Was one of the comments made at the end of the last work party by a long time member.  Other than a couple of willow screens which we hope to put up near the hides on Monday morning (16th Mar), … Continue reading →

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Memorial Trip to Bempton – Tue 28th April

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Martin Kaye

In November 2014, a former well known member of Ogston Bird Club, John Tagg, sadly passed away. John bequeathed some bird watching equipment to the club, which was subsequently sold for around £900.00. His family suggested that the money might be used … Continue reading →

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Work Party Report – 3/3/15

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Many thanks from the club to the 11 members who took part.  The weather was kind to us and a great deal was achieved.  The contractor using a flail, has made a massive difference to the scrub area between the … Continue reading →

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Bempton Cliffs (RSPB) – 10/5/15

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 10/05/2015 Meeting Point: RSPB Bempton carpark, YO15 1JF (TA197738)  Time: 9:30 Lunch: bring packed lunch Transport: Members cars Cost: free for RSPB members, approx £4 non-members, Leader: Martin Kaye Numbers Limit: None. Although a long drive, starting early to avoid … Continue reading →

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Improved view from Sue Worsley hide

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Further scrub clearance took place today giving a much improved view from two of the three windows in the Sue Worsley hide.  Thanks to the three committee members who carried out the work.

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Work party successes – Sun 12th Oct

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Martin Kaye

On a gorgeous Sunday morning, eleven members of the club made a tremendous difference to the view from the main hide.  The pictures below, which were taken from the main hide, speak for themselves. Many thanks to those that turned … Continue reading →

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Frampton Marsh Trip Report – 5.10.14.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Six members attended this trip and although a bit chilly, enjoyed excellent sunny weather which was perfect for walking around this extensive reserve. 48 species were observed including Stonechat, Whinchat, Wheatear, Pintail,   Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis.  Sadly, we weren’t … Continue reading →

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