Author Archives: Martin Kaye

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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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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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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