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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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January 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Nikki M

Ogston Bird Club January guided bird walk report Continue reading →

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December 2014 guided bird walk

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Paul Beard

‘Twas a finger-numbing , windscreen – scraping start to the day for those of us with so much clutter in our garages they hadn’t seen a car in decades . However compensation was a clear blue sky , perfect reflections … Continue reading →

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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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