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Ogston walk to Padley Gorge 22nd May 2016.

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paul Beard

We met at 8:30am in bright sunshine and we had excellent weather all morning. A good morning’s birding followed having good views of all the key Padley species including Wood Warbler. We finished at Grindleford Station around noon for the … Continue reading →

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May 2016 Guided walk report

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Nikki M

This month’s walk got off to a disappointingly chilly start and the “moderate” air quality didn’t give the best viewing conditions over the reservoir. Nevertheless the morning gradually warmed up, and with 22 pairs of eyes available the all-time May … Continue reading →

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5/5/16 Avenue Washlands Trip report

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Gorgeous weather had been booked for this trip and it duly arrived.  Nine club members had a great time exploring (some for the first time), the hidden treasures of this reserve.  In all, 44 different species of bird were identified … Continue reading →

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17/4/16 – Old Moor & Wombwell Ings Trip Report

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Eight members enjoyed fabulous weather and an excellent days birding with 59 species of bird seen.  We started optimistically by visiting the Reedbed Screen hoping for Bittern and Bearded Tits but as is generally the case, we were unsuccessful.  Back … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk Report 2nd April

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Nikki M

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 →

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19/3/16 Derwent Trip report

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Martin Kaye

Eight members assembled beside the dam wall on a dull and decidedly chilly morning to be greeted by an absolute dearth of birds.  In addition to us, a group of birders from DOS were being similarly disappointed.  Suddenly the misery … Continue reading →

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March 2016 Guided walk report

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Nikki M

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 →

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January 2016 Guided Walk Report

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Nikki M

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 →

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December 2015 Guided Walk Report

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Nikki M

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 →

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Blacktoft Sands trip report – 23/11/15

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The attraction of the possibility of seeing Hen Harriers wasn’t enough to woo members away from Derbyshire and so in the end only three of us went.  Arriving at mid-day with the intention of staying until last light, Blacktoft delivered … Continue reading →

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