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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Bempton Cliffs Trip Report – 28/4/15
Following a short flurry of snow in the Ogston car park, thirty people joined the coach for the John Tagg Memorial Trip to Bempton Cliffs. John, a long time member of OBC, had requested that after he died, his photographic equipment … Continue reading
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Upper Derwent Trip Report – 21/3/15
11 members were sufficiently optimistic to turn out on a dry but windy day meeting up beside the Derwent dam wall. Having started viewing from this point we didn’t last long in the biting wind and with few attractions other … Continue reading
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Frampton Marsh Trip Report – 5.10.14.
Six members attended this trip and although a bit chilly, enjoyed excellent sunny weather which was perfect for walking around this extensive reserve. 48 species were observed including Stonechat, Whinchat, Wheatear, Pintail, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis. Sadly, we weren’t … Continue reading
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Nightjar Trip to Clumber Park – 3rd July 2014
A repeat of last week’s successful trip to Clumber Park again led by John Parlby but this time with modifications introduced by Geoff Lynes. On this occasion 6 members attended and whether it was the more breezy conditions or because … Continue reading
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Nightjars Trip 1 Report – 26/6/14
An extremely successful trip to Clumber Park was led by John Parlby on Thursday evening 26th June. The maximum of 10 members attended and 40 species of bird were clocked up in the 3.5 hours that we were there. Initially … Continue reading
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Padley Trip Report 2015
Eleven members gathered at Grindleford Station, and were rapidly made aware of the first disadvantage of the still overcast weather – midges! However, once underway, we seemed to be able to keep ahead of the little pests. Early on, we … Continue reading
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This was an incredibly successful trip which, while the group experienced some mixed weather, was nonetheless able to bird every day, clocking up 114 different species including most of the iconic birds that the Highlands are famous for. The group … Continue reading
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Blacktoft Trip Report – 11/5/14
Ten members went on the trip and in spite of the strong breeze which blew throughout, it is fair to say that all enjoyed the day. We were also lucky because the two heavy rain showers occurred whilst we were in … Continue reading
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Old Moor Trip Report – 13/4/14
This was the second official trip of the year and again we were blessed with good weather although the wind was a bit strong for it to be really pleasant. Six members managed to clock up 51 species with one … Continue reading
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Derwent Trip report – 30/3/14
With the weather set fair, the trip could hardly do anything but succeed. As it happened I think that it surpassed everyone’s expectations. Twelve members met up by the Derwent Dam wall and spent the first 45 minutes scanning the … Continue reading
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