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Trip Report Blacktoft Sands – 21st July 22

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Martin Kaye

Thirteen members had a really enjoyable time with some superb birding. Early morning, surprise rain had cleared by the time we arrived but the day remained overcast but clear and not roasting hot as per recent days. After a short … Continue reading →

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Guided Bird Walk – July 2nd

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Steve Slack

A small but beautifully formed group of enthusiasts set off on a stroll to Brackenfield with the weather dependent option of extending the walk to the River Amber and around the reservoir. The pace was very much on the slow … Continue reading →

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Friday 3rd June

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Steve Slack

2 Shoveler, Reed Warbler, Common Sandpiper

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Monthly Bird Walk – Saturday 7th May

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Steve Slack

A motley crew of 10 set out on a bright morning and enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the full circuit of the Reservoir. With migrants coming in all the time, some eyes were fixed skywards looking for Swifts and Tern, … Continue reading →

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Budby Common Trip Report – 9/3/22

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Martin Kaye

Ten members arrived on time at 08:30 at Budby Pumping Station car park in spite of the heavy traffic. The weather was fine, although with strong winds forecast, the leader wasn’t optimistic that we’d see any Woodlarks. However, as we … Continue reading →

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Monthly guided bird walk March 5th

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Steve Slack

After some recent wet days, at last a dry day. However, a bitterly cold north wind greeted us instead. 15 keen souls set off for a road walk to Brackenfield and back. The walk started well with a high flying … Continue reading →

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Rufford Trip Report 10/2/22

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Martin Kaye

12 folk turned out for this tip, 10 of whom made the 07:30 start braving the cold. However, this was richly rewarded when after only 10 minutes, 7 Hawfinches flew in and stayed for about 20 minutes giving good views. … Continue reading →

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Monthly Guided Bird Walk Feb 5th

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Steve Slack

A remarkable turn out of 23 hardy souls joined leaders Andy Marshall and Steve Slack for a walk along Ogston New Road, then Butterfield Lane, Millers Lane before looping round back along Ogston New Road back to base. For a … Continue reading →

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Rutland Water trip report 29/1/22

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Martin Kaye

12 members enjoyed both a discounted rate to enter the reserve and reasonable weather although a tad windy.  All in all, 56 species were seen, 4 down on that clocked the last time we ran a trip here but this … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk 4th December

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Steve Slack

Ogston Bird Club guided walk 4 December 2021   With our usual leader being AWOL and most of the regular attendees presumably on Christmas shopping duties, the three who turned up opted for a shorter walk to Brackenfield Green returning … Continue reading →

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