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Bempton Cliffs (RSPB) – 10/5/15

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 10/05/2015 Meeting Point: RSPB Bempton carpark, YO15 1JF (TA197738)  Time: 9:30 Lunch: bring packed lunch Transport: Members cars Cost: free for RSPB members, approx £4 non-members, Leader: Martin Kaye Numbers Limit: None. Although a long drive, starting early to avoid … Continue reading →

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November 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Paul Beard

This glorious balmy morning was bound to swell numbers of participants and so 21 of us set out for Highoredish with Paul Beard , our leader ,  to the fore. We were not the only ones abroad in the sunshine , … Continue reading →

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Frampton Marsh Trip Report – 5.10.14.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Six members attended this trip and although a bit chilly, enjoyed excellent sunny weather which was perfect for walking around this extensive reserve. 48 species were observed including Stonechat, Whinchat, Wheatear, Pintail,   Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis.  Sadly, we weren’t … Continue reading →

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October 2014 guided bird walk

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Paul Beard

A select party of 3 intrepid birders joined  leader Jeff Davies ( normally backmarker and whipper-in ) , on this blustery, finger-chilling and sometimes wet October walk . Assembling first in the  shelter of the hide the species list soon climbed , as … Continue reading →

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September 2014 Guided Bird Walk

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Paul Beard

A sharp shower sent some of the 16 of us scurrying back to raid  car boots for  rainwear. It continued dull and muggy but we had returned before more persistent drizzle set in . At first it  appeared that few birds were … Continue reading →

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Ogston Guided Bird Walk 2nd August 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Paul Beard

With the threat of rain and rank, damp , burgeoning vegetation plastering us with moisture Paul Beard led us along the relatively dry lanes of the ” Brackenfield loop ”  instead of taking to the fields . The 10 participants … Continue reading →

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Ogston Guided Bird Walk 5th July 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

Dull and damp turned to blue and sunny  as John Parlby led 14 of us on a delightful circular route , passing Brackenfield Church and flower filled meadows to the Amber. Here a vote was taken to continue our progress  past … Continue reading →

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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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Cancelled – Blacktoft trip on 6th/13th July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Apologies from the trip organiser – due to his incompetence/forgetfulness, he changed the trip date to the 13th (so he could watch the Tour de France) but forgot to amend the website.  To date no one had signed up so … Continue reading →

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Nightjar Trip to Clumber Park – 3rd July 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Martin Kaye

A repeat of last week’s successful trip to Clumber Park again led by John Parlby but this time with modifications introduced by Geoff Lynes.  On this occasion 6 members attended and whether it was the more breezy conditions or because … Continue reading →

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