Author Archives: Martin Kaye

Annesley Pit Top Trip Report – 17/6/21

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Martin Kaye

Initially the weather was quite cool and still, which didn’t encourage raptors to take to the air. Nonetheless 17 members enjoyed an interesting trip with plenty to see. All in all 52 bird species were identified plus an occasional dragonfly … Continue reading →

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Whisby – Langford Lowfields Trip Report 17/5/21

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Martin Kaye

Eleven members enjoyed very pleasant conditions at Whisby and with great expectations, set off to find Nightingales. Pausing by the first lake, a scan of the noisy colony of Black-headed Gulls failed to find a single Mediterranean Gull so onward … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Field Trip Report 13/5/21

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Martin Kaye

The trip started badly for two of the twelve members who had signed up, when their car broke down. In one way they were fortunate in that they were stranded next to some woodland and had views of both Pied … Continue reading →

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Cutthroat Bridge Trip Report – 26/4/21

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Martin Kaye

The first trip since the lockdown restrictions were eased benefitted from glorious weather, cloudless skies and only a gentle breeze. These factors probably resulted in 16 members turning up (a record number in recent years) and also perhaps, contributed to … Continue reading →

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OBC Hides reopened 2nd Dec

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Coronavirus Pandemic. Second National Lock-down ends on 2 December 2020 Just at present things don’t seem to be getting any easier with the pandemic. The guidelines are unavoidably changing quite frequently. Let’s hope the news of the vaccines proves to be … Continue reading →

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Birding/Optical Items for Sale

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Please let us know if you no longer wish to advertise the goods (ogstonbirdclub@gmail.com) All posts will be removed after 12 months. Posted 29th Jan 2026 – contact Martin Kaye 07833720542 Aluminium camera case – 370 * 290 * 150 £12 … Continue reading →

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Report on Frampton Marsh trip – 16/8/20

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Eight members for a Frampton trip might be regarded as disappointing but this was the first OBC visit since Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ was relaxed. Also, the weather forecast was decidedly dodgy. However, after a wet drive, the weather improved approaching the … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Budby Common – 12th March 2020

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Twelve members turned up on a beautiful sunny day but with a howling gale blowing across the common, birding was not going to be easy.  In spite of everything, the party managed to clock 48 species.  As we climbed the … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Rutland Water – 26/1/20

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Thirteen members assembled in the car park at the allotted time and because we were so numerous, got a reduced rate for entry to the reserve.  Starting birding upstairs at the visitors centre overlooking lagoon 1, it was not long … Continue reading →

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Report on Trip to RSPB Blacktoft Sands – 25th July 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Martin Kaye

Fourteen members turned up on this the hottest day of the year so far. (On the return journey, my car clocked 38 deg C.) While there weren’t many birds about, perhaps as a result of the heat, nonetheless, the group … Continue reading →

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