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Budby Common Trip report – 5/4/19

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Martin Kaye

Fourteen members met beside Budby Common and unlike the previous trip to the Upper Derwent Valley, didn’t suffer from high winds or interminable up hill sections. Indeed, the entire trip could be described as more or less flat. All in … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk – April 6th

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Steve Slack

April Guided Bird Walk. On a pleasant Spring morning a group of 27 enthusiasts set off on a walk to Milltown Quarry. This walk is the longest we do for our guided walks and soon the group were straggled over … Continue reading →

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Upper Derwent Valley Trip – 22/3/19

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Martin Kaye

Nine members had a very energetic birding trip in the Upper Derwent Valley in fine but windy weather. Initially all seemed calm as we spent time by the Derwent Dam Wall waiting for folk to arrive while viewing across the … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk -March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Steve Slack

On a morning which started grey before brightening up with blue sky and fluffy clouds, a group of 23 set off from the West Bank Car Park under the leadership of Paul Beard. After heading North –West with Ashover Hay … Continue reading →

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Report on OBC trip to Rufford CP, Sherwood and Welbeck Raptor Watch Point – 15/2/19

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Martin Kaye

Six members enjoyed a glorious day (albeit with a chilly start) and shortly after arriving, we were delighted to all be able to view through the scope our main target bird in the form of a female Hawfinch. During a … Continue reading →

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Guided Bird Walk 2/2/19

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Martin Kaye

This month’s Bird Walk was enjoyed by 18 hardy souls braving a very cold but bright morning. We walked along the West Bank hoping to catch sight of a busy heronry which unfortunately, was devoid of bird life. Hedgerows and … Continue reading →

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Bird Walk 5/1/19

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Paul Beard

Thanks to Wendy for the list from the walk. Gt Crested Grebe, Cormorant. Tufted Duck, Greylag Goose, Teal, Coot, Bh Gull, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Coal tit, Jay, Blue Tit, Gt Tit, Blackbird, Robin, Magpie, Wood Pig, Mallard, Crow, L Grebe, Pochard, … Continue reading →

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3/11/2018 bird walk

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Paul Beard

Greylag Goose, Cormarant, Buzzard, B H Gull, Gadwall, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Jackdaw, Coot, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan, L T Tit, GT Tit, Great Crested Grebe, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Blackbird, Mistle Thrush, Canada Goose, Teal, Little Grebe, … Continue reading →

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Trip report – RSPB Frampton Marsh Tuesday 11/9/18

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Martin Kaye

In spite of the rather dodgy weather forecast, this was a well attended trip with 12 members arriving at the allotted hour.  Half the party then retired to the visitors’ centre for hot drinks and a guided tour by the … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk 1/9/18

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Paul Beard

Thanks to Wendy for keeping the list. Great Crested Grebe, Robin, Cormorant, Heron, Goldfinch, Crow, Osprey, Moorhen, Lapwing, Wood pigeon, Pheasant, Swallow, Canada, Greylag, L B back, Buzzard, Mallard, Coot, Stock Dove, B H Gull, L Tale Got, Blue tit, Great … Continue reading →

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