By Jennifer Johnson Would the committee sanction heated hides and a tea wagon (including butties of course), was on the minds of the 17 bodies huddled in the main hide against the persistent rain on this grey and cold Saturday … Continue reading
No mad March hares were seen on this month’s walk, though we did get muddy and muddled as our magical mystery tour headed off to either Milltown Quarry or Highoredish. Or, as it turned out, to neither. The weather changed … Continue reading
This month’s report was provided by Jenny Johnson: “I see from my birding diary that dark and wet has been the order of the day for the past two January walks, 2016 proving to be no exception, however who would … Continue reading
Storm ‘Desmond’ failed to deter 12 people from setting off for the Brackenfield loop under the guidance of Paul Beard. Poor light and a strong breeze made some of the more distant identifications challenging, but at least the weather stayed … Continue reading
Report by Jenny Johnson, 7/11/15 Blustery winds were bound to result in our quarry hunkering down in whatever shelter presented itself. By the 10.30 rout around 22 species had been recorded including the handsome Red – breasted Goose showing well on … Continue reading
After the Indian Summer experienced throughout most of September it was feeling autumnal for this month’s walk, with one person wisely deciding to wear gloves. The dry conditions, good visibilty and absence of wind made the Ashover Hay circuit a … Continue reading
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This month’s guided walk group noted a distinctly autumnal feel in the air as Paul Beard led seventeen souls on the ever popular Brackenfield loop. Large numbers of House Martins, Swallows and a few Sand Martins gathering over the reservoir … Continue reading
Twenty three people met in pleasant conditions for this month’s walk to the River Amber via Brackenfield Church. John Parlby gave a brief update on the recent, almost daily, sightings of an Osprey and the current opinion on where this … Continue reading
Paul Beard led the groups walk on a dry sunny morning. Attendance of fourteen was low; possibly the previous night’s lightning and heavy rain put some people off. Using footpaths and quiet roads the walk to Highoredish provided glorious views … Continue reading
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This month’s walk will most likely be remembered as one of the best for many years. A party of 14 set off along the West Bank to the River Amber in bright sunshine and a fresh to strong breeze, with … Continue reading
