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June 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Nikki M

This gallery contains 3 photos.

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 →

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Trip Report – Nethy Bridge 17th – 24th April 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The trip this year was run on similar lines to that of last year but in contrast, we went mid April instead of early June which made an interesting change – some different species and no midges. Surprisingly, the weather … Continue reading →

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Ogston sightings 10.05.15

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Val Jones

Black Tailed Godwit 2, Blue Tit 4, Bullfinch 4, Buzzard 1, Carrion Crow 1, Chaffinch 4, Chiffchaff 1, Coal Tit 1, Coot 10, Cormorant 3, Dunnock 2, Goldfinch 1, Great Crested Grebe 2, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Tit 2, Greenfinch … Continue reading →

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Avenue Washlands Trip Report – 5/5/15

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Having postponed the start of this trip until the afternoon, we did benefit from dry weather, but sadly, the wind was quite strong keeping many of the little birds, hunkered down meaning we had to work a bit harder for … Continue reading →

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Bempton Cliffs Trip Report – 28/4/15

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Following a short flurry of snow in the Ogston car park, thirty people joined the coach for the John Tagg Memorial Trip to Bempton Cliffs. John, a long time member of OBC, had requested that after he died, his photographic equipment … Continue reading →

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May 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Nikki M

21 people started the walk in cold conditions, high cloud and at least dry. Many had unpacked their gloves. This is May!! Paul once again took the lead on what was to be a very successful morning. We started by … Continue reading →

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April 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Nikki M

Under a grey sky and urged on by a chilly breeze, a dozen or so souls set off, with Paul Beard in the lead, for the April walk. There was little call for lingering, at least until the fields had … Continue reading →

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Upper Derwent Trip Report – 21/3/15

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Martin Kaye

11 members were sufficiently optimistic to turn out on a dry but windy day meeting up beside the Derwent dam wall.  Having started viewing from this point we didn’t last long in the biting wind and with few  attractions other … Continue reading →

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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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March 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Nikki M

7th March 2015 A biting wind churning the reservoir’s surface saw the initial group of 24 participants scurrying off apace after leader Paul Beard. Shelter was soon found as we headed for Milltown Quarry, and by this time large patches … Continue reading →

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