Author Archives: Martin Kaye

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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Hen Harrier Day

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Mark Avery I was in the Peak District for a few days last week  – after seeing a Hen Harrier in Snowdonia at 0643 on the 60th anniversary of the Protection of Birds Act becoming law. I celebrated with a … Continue reading →

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Scottish Trip Report – 1st – 8th June 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Martin Kaye

This was an incredibly successful trip which, while the group experienced some mixed weather, was nonetheless able to bird every day, clocking up 114 different species including most of the iconic birds that the Highlands are famous for.  The group … Continue reading →

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Blacktoft Trip Report – 11/5/14

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Ten members went on the trip and in spite of the strong breeze which blew throughout, it is fair to say that all enjoyed the day.  We were also lucky because the two heavy rain showers occurred whilst we were in … Continue reading →

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Ogston Club’s Week’s birding in the Scottish Highlands May/June 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Dave Marshall is organising a week’s birding in and around the Aviemore area. There is 1 place still available and details are as follows: Leaving evening of Saturday 31st May Return date Sunday 8th June Transport minibus door to door … Continue reading →

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Old Moor Trip Report – 13/4/14

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Martin Kaye

This was the second official trip of the year and again we were blessed with good weather although the wind was a bit strong for it to be really pleasant.  Six members managed to clock up 51 species with one … Continue reading →

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Key found in Ogston West Bank Car Park

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Found in the car park a car key. If anyone has lost one please contact John Parlby, 01773861262, or, 07767652036.

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Derwent Trip report – 30/3/14

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Martin Kaye

With the weather set fair, the trip could hardly do anything but succeed.  As it happened I think that it surpassed everyone’s expectations. Twelve members met up by the Derwent Dam wall and spent the first 45 minutes scanning the … Continue reading →

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Removal of feeding station by Sue Worsley Hide & restoration of habitat

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Martin Kaye

These feeders were removed and relocated with the existing feeders by the main hide. The reason for this was to reduce the disturbance and conform to the remit of Ogston Reservoir as an SSSI Site, first granted in 1963 and … Continue reading →

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