Author Archives: Steve Slack

Tuesday 2nd November

2 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Kestrel, Meadow Pipit, Male Stonechat, 14 Whooper Swans

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Monday November 1st

6 Mute Swans, at least 60 Mallard on the front scrape along with 18 Teal. 1 Drake Shoveler    

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Trip Report – Frampton Marsh Sunday 25th August 2019

Well, who’d have thought it? With our regular trip organiser away on holiday, two ‘volunteers’ stepped up to the plate to lead our merry gang of birders around the ever delightful Frampton Marsh Reserve. There was little pressure on our … Continue reading

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Guided Bird Walk – May 4th

A motley crew of 22 birders set off from a cold and breezy Car Park heading in a westerly direction towards Clattercotes Wood, just south of Ashover Hay. As we got away from the reservoir the breeze dropped slightly making … Continue reading

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Guided Walk – April 6th

April Guided Bird Walk. On a pleasant Spring morning a group of 27 enthusiasts set off on a walk to Milltown Quarry. This walk is the longest we do for our guided walks and soon the group were straggled over … Continue reading

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Guided Walk -March 2nd

On a morning which started grey before brightening up with blue sky and fluffy clouds, a group of 23 set off from the West Bank Car Park under the leadership of Paul Beard. After heading North –West with Ashover Hay … Continue reading

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Open Hide Day May 1st

There will be an Open Hide Day event on Monday 1st May when non-members will have access to the hides from 10am to 4pm.

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Membership Fees and Renewals for 2017

Join today and your membership will include the rest of 2016 and ALL of 2017!! No need to renew until January 1st 2018. What a bargain! And for all current members, please think about renewing now rather than leaving it … Continue reading

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Birding in Costa Rica – Talk Reminder

Costa Rica has long been a top destination for bird enthusiasts with more than 850 species showing spectacular plumage. Ogston Bird Club is pleased to invite you to join Paul Bingham for an illustrated talk on his trip to this … Continue reading

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September 2016 Guided Walk Report

22 stalwart people turned out for the September walk on an overcast day. Our leader, Paul Beard, had had to withdraw through illness at the last minute (hope you are better soon, Paul) and it took several dedicated members that … Continue reading

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