Category Archives: News & What’s On

Memorial Trip to Bempton – Tue 28th April

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Martin Kaye

In November 2014, a former well known member of Ogston Bird Club, John Tagg, sadly passed away. John bequeathed some bird watching equipment to the club, which was subsequently sold for around £900.00. His family suggested that the money might be used … Continue reading →

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Work Party Report – 3/3/15

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Many thanks from the club to the 11 members who took part.  The weather was kind to us and a great deal was achieved.  The contractor using a flail, has made a massive difference to the scrub area between the … Continue reading →

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Jim Mart Nature Reserve work party – Saturday 21st February 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Nikki M

So, today is Valentine’s Day. Once that brief novelty has faded it makes sense to turn to that true love of your life: wildlife and the outdoors. It might be 50 shades of grey outside but you can cheer yourself … Continue reading →

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Local School Out for the Count!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Nikki M

Pupils at Stretton Handley C of E Primary School have recently completed 3 surveys for The Big Schools’ Birdwatch which takes place every January. The school is within the recording area for Ogston Bird Club and is often on the … Continue reading →

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January 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Nikki M

Ogston Bird Club January guided bird walk report Continue reading →

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Jim Mart Nature Reserve work party – Saturday 17th January 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Nikki M

A Happy New Year to everyone. If you haven’t made enough resolutions for 2015 yet, then why not aim to help out (more) at the club’s only wholly-owned nature reserve. You could even abandon some of those guilt-driven resolutions which … Continue reading →

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December 2014 guided bird walk

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Paul Beard

‘Twas a finger-numbing , windscreen – scraping start to the day for those of us with so much clutter in our garages they hadn’t seen a car in decades . However compensation was a clear blue sky , perfect reflections … Continue reading →

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John Tagg

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Paul Beard

Many of you will remember a long standing member of Ogston Bird Club, John Tagg, I am sorry to let you know that I have been informed by Maggie Campbell he has died. Anyone who would like to attend the funeral, … Continue reading →

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Jim Mart Nature Reserve work party – Saturday 15th November 2014

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Nikki M

The November work party will be the final one for this year, so we aim to finish the clearance of vegetation from the surroundings of the Hide Pond. We will then move on to removing bramble ‘runners’ from where they … Continue reading →

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Improved view from Sue Worsley hide

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Further scrub clearance took place today giving a much improved view from two of the three windows in the Sue Worsley hide.  Thanks to the three committee members who carried out the work.

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