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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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Guided Bird Walk 4/8/2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Paul Beard

Bird list thanks to Wendy Greylag, Goldfinch, C Turn, Mallard, Tufted, Heron, L B B Gull, Cormorant, L Egret, Woodpig, Buzzard, Bluetit, Blackbird, Canada, Coot, Moorhen, M Swan, Gt Crested Greeb, Crow, Magpies, House Martin, Jackdaw, Rook, Swift, P Wag, … Continue reading →

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Report on trip to RSPB Blacktoft Sands – 10th July

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Martin Kaye

Nine members were well rewarded on the annual trip to Blacktoft with good weather and excellent birding. Immediately sightings of Bearded Tits were had from the visitors centre before we’d even had a chance to get properly started.  Juveniles or … Continue reading →

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Reports on 2 evening trips to Clumber Park 24th May & 6th June

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Martin Kaye

Reports on two very successful trips. 24th May A mixture of 9 members of both OBC and DOS spent a very pleasant mild evening in the Park. With the recent events of vandalism to the ornamental bridge we noticed immediately … Continue reading →

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Guided Bird Walk 7/7/18

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Paul Beard

1 reed warbler 2 little ringed plover 3 mute swan 4 bullfinch 5 grey heron 6 canada goose 7 greylag goose 8 great crested grebe 9 cormorant 10 lapwing 11 lesser black backed gull 12 swallow 13 sandmartin 14 wren … Continue reading →

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