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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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Nightjars Trip 1 Report – 26/6/14

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Martin Kaye

An extremely successful trip to Clumber Park was led by John Parlby on Thursday evening 26th June.  The maximum of 10 members attended and 40 species of bird were clocked up in the 3.5 hours that we were there. Initially … Continue reading →

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Padley Trip Report 2015

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Nikki M

Eleven members gathered at Grindleford Station, and were rapidly made aware of the first disadvantage of the still overcast weather – midges! However, once underway, we seemed to be able to keep ahead of the little pests. Early on, we … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 12, 2014 by Martin Kaye

This was an incredibly successful trip which, while the group experienced some mixed weather, was nonetheless able to bird every day, clocking up 114 different species including most of the iconic birds that the Highlands are famous for.  The group … Continue reading →

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Blacktoft Trip Report – 11/5/14

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Ten members went on the trip and in spite of the strong breeze which blew throughout, it is fair to say that all enjoyed the day.  We were also lucky because the two heavy rain showers occurred whilst we were in … 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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Old Moor Trip Report – 13/4/14

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Martin Kaye

This was the second official trip of the year and again we were blessed with good weather although the wind was a bit strong for it to be really pleasant.  Six members managed to clock up 51 species with one … Continue reading →

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