Category Archives: Trip Reports

Ogston Bird Club runs a full programme of trips throughout the year, details of which can be found on the Trips page. Below is an archive of trip reports.

Blacktoft Sands Trip Report 19/7/23

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Martin Kaye

A relatively small group of 8 arrived at Blacktoft to decent weather having suffered a foul journey in torrential rain. 47 bird species were identified by the group but it was by no means the stand out trip that it … Continue reading →

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Nightjar trip report 24/5/23

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Martin Kaye

The Flash Lane crepuscular trip for Nightjars, Woodcock and Tree Pipit took place on 24th May enjoyed by a group of 22 souls. A fine but rather chilly evening, Nightjars eventually churring but only a brief view. Perhaps too cool … Continue reading →

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Annesley Pit Top trip report 14/6/23

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Martin Kaye

16 folk enjoyed a gorgeous morning at Annesley, sunny but not too hot. This relatively new reserve seems to get better with every passing year. All told we Identified 50 species of bird of which the best were the Black-necked … Continue reading →

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Whisby and Langford Lowfields – May 17th 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Steve Slack

Rather down on numbers this week but glorious weather for a stroll looking at birds. It can be a hard life at times! First stop Whisby Nature Park. Target species – the beautiful Nightingale, once heard, never forgotten! However, there … Continue reading →

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Padley Gorge and Barbrook – May 10th 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Steve Slack

A gaggle of 14 (actually 12 with two laggards catching up with us later) assembled at the usual parking spot at the top of Padley Gorge. After a healthy debate about the weather forecast (everyone seemed to have a different … Continue reading →

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Budby Common trip report – 8/3/23

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Martin Kaye

13 members managed to get to Budby in spite of delays due to road works and flat tyres. The group set off at about 08:40 in still but cold, dull weather. Expectations were raised by an early sighting of 2 … Continue reading →

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RSPB Old Moor Trip Report – Thu 27th Oct

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Martin Kaye

The 07:30 arrival time for the early birds seemed to be quite frankly ridiculous while driving up the M1 in heavy traffic and pouring rain and to make matters worse, it was dark. The leader messed up by being half … Continue reading →

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RSPB Frampton Marsh Trip Report – Sun 14th Aug

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Martin Kaye

Five brave souls withstood the blazing sun to spend about six hours at Frampton. As usual,  the reserve delivered an impressive spectacle particularly impressing some who had never been before. The star of the show was undoubtedly the North American … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Nightjar Evening 26th May 22

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Martin Kaye

23 members (a record in recent years) assembled on Flash Lane in midge free conditions and were treated to brilliant close views of Nightjars which on occasion flew over their heads. In addition, there were plenty of Tree Pipits and … Continue reading →

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Trip Report to Lawrence Field & Padley Gorge – 12th May 22

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Martin Kaye

The annual Padley Gorge trip was scheduled for Wednesday 11th May but was postponed for a day due to inclement weather. Nine intrepid devotees arrived on Thursday morning which was dry and overcast but with a chill wind. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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