Author Archives: Paul Beard

As per the latest Ogston Bird Club newsletter, can we remind all members that as of next year, the gate lock numbers will be changed in the first weekend of February 2014. NOT May as in previous years. Please note, … Continue reading →

As previously mentioned, RSPB Snettisham is closed for the forseeable future, we now know that the large Sanctuary hide was completely washed away in the storm surge and the Roost hide is now badly listing at 45 degrees into what’s left of the lagoon. The RSPB … Continue reading →

The full report for the Ogston Guided Bird Walk in December has now been added to the website. Thanks to Peter Faulkner for the report.

Not sure if you’ve seen the notice but the following has been added to RSPB Snettisham’s website: Important Notice! The reserve will be closed for the foreseeable future because of severe damage caused by the storm surge. The path has … Continue reading →

The November monthly bird report for Ogston and the September monthly bird report for Carsington have now been added to the Bird Report Index pages of the website.

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 →

It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Ogston bird club member Mr Cyril Lee after a lengthy illness. He was a very regular attendee on the clubs monthly guided walk, something he and his … Continue reading →

Following on from the sad announcement of Mr Jim Mart’s passing away last week, we now have the details of the arrangements for his funeral. The funeral will take place at 11.30 on Tuesday, the 3rd of December at Chesterfield … Continue reading →

The November Guided Bird Walk report has been added to the website, thanks to June Fox for the report.