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March 1st Ogston Guided Bird Walk

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Paul Beard

The walk on March 1st. was led by John Parlby, due to the absence of Paul. 20 people were on the walk, which was along the West Bank to Brackenfield Church, making the right turn before turning left to Brackenfield Green, … Continue reading →

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Derwent Trip report – 30/3/14

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Martin Kaye

With the weather set fair, the trip could hardly do anything but succeed. As it happened I think that it surpassed everyone’s expectations. Twelve members met up by the Derwent Dam wall and spent the first 45 minutes scanning the … Continue reading →

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February 2014 Guided Bird Walk

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paul Beard

The Ogston bird walk on the 1 February was led by Paul Beard and there were 17 who joined the walk. The weather was bright and sunny a bonus as it has been such a wet winter with standing water … Continue reading →

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Alert! – Trip change

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Padley Gorge – Grindleford, Derbyshire – Sun 8th June has been changed to Sun the 15th June (see below) because the selfish trip leader prefers to go birding in Scotland on that date (the trip organiser is also going, so … Continue reading →

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Jim Mart – Butterflies and Dragonflies – early Aug 2014

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Martin Kaye

A nice warm Saturday or Sunday and Jim Mart is an ideal spot to catch up with myriads of butterflies and plenty of Dragonflies too. This trip will be arranged very close to the time and is totally dependent upon … Continue reading →

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Clumber Park – Nightjar Evening 3rd July 2014 (second of two trips)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 03/07/2014 Meeting Point: Clumber Park for the nightjars. Details to be announced nearer the time Time: evening Transport: Members cars Cost: nothing Leader: John Parlby Numbers Limit: 5 – a shared event with Derbyshire Ornithological Society. Notes: Pre-booking with Martin Kaye essential – precise details to be announced at a later date. This … Continue reading →

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Clumber Park – Nightjar Evening 26th June 2014 (first of two trips)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 26/06/2014 Meeting Point: Clumber Park for the nightjars. Details to be announced nearer the time Time: evening Transport: Members cars Cost: nothing Leader: John Parlby Numbers Limit: 5 – a shared event with Derbyshire Ornithological Society. Notes: Pre-booking with Martin Kaye essential – precise details to be announced at a later date. … Continue reading →

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Blacktoft Sands RSPB or North Cave Wetlands

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Meeting Point: Car Park at Blacktoft Reserve on the Ouse near to Goole Time: 09:30 Transport: Members cars Cost: free for RSPB members,£5.00 non-members, Leader: Martin Kaye Numbers Limit: None. Notes: A one hour 15 min easy drive from Chesterfield up the M1 then M18 to junction 36 on … Continue reading →

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Old Moor (RSPB) -13/4/14 + Potteric Carr

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 13/04/2014 Meeting Point: Car Park at Old Moor (S73 0YF – SE422022) Time: 9:30 Transport: Members cars Cost: free for RSPB members, £4 non-members, £3.50 concessions, Leader: Martin Kaye Numbers Limit: None. Notes: Our nearest RSPB reserve, one hour easy drive from … Continue reading →

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Upper Derwent Valley – Derbyshire – 29/3/2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Martin Kaye

Date: 29/03/2014 Meeting Point: Car Park next to the Derwent Dam wall SK171898 Time: 9:30 Transport: Members cars Cost: free Leader: Paul Beard Numbers Limit: None. Notes: We hope to see the raptors for which this area is famous. We’ll … Continue reading →

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