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Ogston Guided Bird Walk 5th July 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

Dull and damp turned to blue and sunny  as John Parlby led 14 of us on a delightful circular route , passing Brackenfield Church and flower filled meadows to the Amber. Here a vote was taken to continue our progress  past … Continue reading →

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Guided Bird Walk 2nd June 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

The guided walk held on 2nd. June was led by Keith Turton and John Parlby. With a very bad weather forecast it was of no surprise that only 7 people took part. After a brief discussion we decided to go … Continue reading →

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3rd May Ogston Guided Bird Walk

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Paul Beard

Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mallard, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Pheasant, Coot, Moorhen, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Ringed Plover, Curlew, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Common Tern, Stockdove, Woodpigeon, Swift, Swallow, Carrion Crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Magpie, Great … Continue reading →

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April 5th Ogston Guided Bird walk

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Paul Beard

Led by Paul Beard 21 people walked along the West Bank, to Brackenfield Church, turning left before making the right turn to bring us to Brackenfield Green, back to the Church returning to the car park along the West Bank … Continue reading →

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March 1st Ogston Guided Bird Walk

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Paul Beard

The walk on March 1st. was led by John Parlby, due to the absence of Paul. 20 people were on the walk, which was along the West Bank to Brackenfield Church, making the right turn before turning left to Brackenfield Green, … Continue reading →

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March 1st Ogston Guided Bird Walk

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Paul Beard

The walk on March 1st. was led by John Parlby, due to the absence of Paul. 20 people were on the walk, which was along the West Bank to Brackenfield Church, making the right turn before turning left to Brackenfield Green, … Continue reading →

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MR JAMES DEREK MART

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Paul Beard

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Ogston bird club Life Member Mr James Derek Mart of Alton.  Mr Mart approached Paul Beard and myself during 2005 offering Ogston bird club a parcel of … Continue reading →

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JMNR 9th March 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

17C sunny 30 Jackdaw, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Wren, Blackbird, Pheasant. Frog spawn in all ponds, some spring flowers now in flower 3 Peacock butterflies

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February 2014 Guided Bird Walk

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

The Ogston bird walk on the 1 February was led by Paul Beard and there were 17 who joined the walk. The weather was bright and sunny a bonus as it has been such a wet winter with standing water … Continue reading →

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Important Message from Keith Turton

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Paul Beard

The new keypads have been fitted to the hides. Please press the “c” button before entering the combination number to enter. Full instructions for using the new keypads will be provided as soon as possible.

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