Category Archives: Guided Walk Reports

A guided bird walk in the Ogston Reservoir area is held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9:30am from the West Bank Car Park (near the Sailing Club). The walk is open to members and non-members, and no charge is made. The walk may be cancelled at short notice if the forecast is for bad weather.

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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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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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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January Guided Bird Walk – Full Report

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Paul Beard

List of sightings for the January 4th Guided Bird Walk: Lapwing, Great-crested Grebe, Cormorant, Mallard, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Robin, Blue Tit, Mistle Thrush, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Linnet, Great Tit, Dunnock, Nuthatch, Blackbird, Wood pigeon, Greenfinch, Brambling, Jackdaw, Song Thrush, Fieldfare, Canada … Continue reading →

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December Guided Bird Walk – Full Report

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Paul Beard

The final species count was 49: Blackbird, Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Coal Tit, Collared Dove, Common Buzzard, Coot, Cormorant, Dunnock, Fieldfare, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Great Crested Grebe, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Greenfinch, Grey Heron, … Continue reading →

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November Guided Bird Walk – Full Report

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Paul Beard

The Ogston Bird walk on 2 November 2013 was led by Paul Beard and there were 14 who joined the walk. It was a dry, very dull morning with poor visibility. The walk started from the West Bank car park … Continue reading →

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October Guided Bird Walk – Full Report

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Paul Beard

The walk was lead by Jeff Davies and Mike Conroy due to the unavoidable absence of Paul. Thanks go to both. A mild sunny day little or no wind saw 15 people attend. The route taken was Ogston New Road, … Continue reading →

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