Author Archives: Martin Kaye

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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Ogston Work Party

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Martin Kaye

There will be a work party to clear scrub in front of the main hide and Sue Worsey hide, clear the channels and a general tidy up on Sunday 12th October 09:30 to 12:30 please come and help, if possible … Continue reading →

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Hen Harrier Day in Derbys

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Martin Kaye

A Message from Mark Avery: Thank you for registering for this Hen Harrier Day event in the Peak District on 10 August 2014.  Here are some details and a link to where you can get even more details. Chris Packham … Continue reading →

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Cancelled – Blacktoft trip on 6th/13th July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Apologies from the trip organiser – due to his incompetence/forgetfulness, he changed the trip date to the 13th (so he could watch the Tour de France) but forgot to amend the website.  To date no one had signed up so … Continue reading →

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Nightjar Trip to Clumber Park – 3rd July 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

A repeat of last week’s successful trip to Clumber Park again led by John Parlby but this time with modifications introduced by Geoff Lynes.  On this occasion 6 members attended and whether it was the more breezy conditions or because … Continue reading →

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Nightjars Trip 1 Report – 26/6/14

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Martin Kaye

An extremely successful trip to Clumber Park was led by John Parlby on Thursday evening 26th June.  The maximum of 10 members attended and 40 species of bird were clocked up in the 3.5 hours that we were there. Initially … Continue reading →

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Ban driven grouse shooting. Dr Mark Avery

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Ban driven grouse shooting Responsible department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs  Intensive management of upland areas for the ‘sport’ of grouse shooting has led to the near-extinction of the protected Hen Harrier in England, as well as increased … Continue reading →

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