Ogston Sightings
- Saturday 21st December 2024
Bullfinch, Caspian Gull (1), Chaffinch (11), Cormorant (9), Gadwall, Goldeneye (1), Goldfinch (15), Goosander (3), Great Black-backed Gull (4),…
- Friday 20th December 2024
Blackbird, Black-headed Gull (c.10), Blue Tit (7), Bullfinch (4), Canada Goose (42), Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Common…
- Thursday 19th December 2024
Black-headed Gull, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Caspian Gull (1), Cormorant, Gadwall (17), Goldeneye (2), Goldfinch (15), Goosander (8), Great Crested…
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5/5/16 Avenue Washlands Trip report
Gorgeous weather had been booked for this trip and it duly arrived. Nine club members had a great time exploring (some for the first time), the hidden treasures of this reserve. In all, 44 different species of bird were identified … Continue reading
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17/4/16 – Old Moor & Wombwell Ings Trip Report
Eight members enjoyed fabulous weather and an excellent days birding with 59 species of bird seen. We started optimistically by visiting the Reedbed Screen hoping for Bittern and Bearded Tits but as is generally the case, we were unsuccessful. Back … Continue reading
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19/3/16 Derwent Trip report
Eight members assembled beside the dam wall on a dull and decidedly chilly morning to be greeted by an absolute dearth of birds. In addition to us, a group of birders from DOS were being similarly disappointed. Suddenly the misery … Continue reading
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Blacktoft Sands trip report – 23/11/15
The attraction of the possibility of seeing Hen Harriers wasn’t enough to woo members away from Derbyshire and so in the end only three of us went. Arriving at mid-day with the intention of staying until last light, Blacktoft delivered … Continue reading
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Nightjar trip report – 9/7/15
The second of the Nightjar trips was possibly even more successful than the first. 8 members met up on the most perfect of evenings, warm and with the gentlest of breezes. The group were so determined to beat the previous … Continue reading
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Clumber – Nightjars trip report – 25/6/15
A most successful trip with 42 species seen/heard by a mixed group of 8 OBC and DOS members. The highlights included good but distant views of a kingfisher, a buzzard, linnets, yellow hammer, repeated sightings of a hunting barn owl, 5 … Continue reading
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Annesley Pit top Trip Report 23/6/15
5 members attended, although possibly more to support the trips organiser than with any great expectation of good birding. However, the faithful were richly rewarded with 33 bird species recorded and the pleasure of being surrounded by a profusion of wild … Continue reading
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Padley Gorge and Lawrence Field Trip Report – 7th June 2015
Five members gathered on the railway bridge at Grindleford Station, in bright but breezy conditions, eager to sample the heavily promoted midday repast. The cafe not yet being open, Paul Beard led us off on a complex route in the … Continue reading
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Trip Report – Nethy Bridge 17th – 24th April 2015
The trip this year was run on similar lines to that of last year but in contrast, we went mid April instead of early June which made an interesting change – some different species and no midges. Surprisingly, the weather … Continue reading
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Avenue Washlands Trip Report – 5/5/15
Having postponed the start of this trip until the afternoon, we did benefit from dry weather, but sadly, the wind was quite strong keeping many of the little birds, hunkered down meaning we had to work a bit harder for … Continue reading
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