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August 2015 Guided Bird Walk

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Nikki M

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 →

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Nightjar trip report – 9/7/15

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The second of the Nightjar trips was possibly even more successful than the first.  8 members met up on the most perfect of evenings, warm and with the gentlest of breezes.  The group were so determined to beat the previous … Continue reading →

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July 4th 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Nikki M

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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Clumber – Nightjars trip report – 25/6/15

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Martin Kaye

A most successful trip with 42 species seen/heard by a mixed group of 8 OBC and DOS members.  The highlights included good but distant views of a kingfisher, a buzzard, linnets, yellow hammer, repeated sightings of a hunting barn owl, 5 … Continue reading →

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Annesley Pit top Trip Report 23/6/15

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Martin Kaye

5 members attended, although possibly more to support the trips organiser than with any great expectation of good birding.  However, the faithful were richly rewarded with 33 bird species recorded and the pleasure of being surrounded by a profusion of wild … Continue reading →

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Padley Gorge and Lawrence Field Trip Report – 7th June 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Nikki M

Five members gathered on the railway bridge at Grindleford Station, in bright but breezy conditions, eager to sample the heavily promoted midday repast. The cafe not yet being open, Paul Beard led us off on a complex route in the … Continue reading →

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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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