News archive
November 2009
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Autumn 2009 : MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
As always, our outdoor trips have been well supported and the weather has been reasonably kind to us. I have missed some, but the highlight for me was at the Tay Reed Beds when we were able to see Bearded Tits in the hand as the Tay Ringing Group were operating there at the same time.
Thanks to the Programme Committee for an excellent programme of indoor and outdoor events.
The new programme for 2009-2010 is nearly complete and will be out shortly.( has now been issued to members - with details on the website - pg)
Ten of us enjoyed a lovely holiday on the Greek Island of Lesvos in May this year. The weather was
beautiful and the wild flowers were extravagant in both number and species. We missed some of the
birds we had hoped to see as the migration had been early this year [climate warming?]. However there were plenty to go around. The Greek firemen went on strike at the end of our trip so we had an extra day's holiday. Fine at the time, but the paperwork on our return.......
Plans have been laid for the autumn weekend this year which will be based at Nairn on the Moray Firth. We intend to spend one day on the Black Isle and one day on the Moray coast. This may have been and gone by the time you read this Newsletter. Any ideas for next autumn. Let's hear from you.
The spring trip abroad in 2010 will be to Majorca, staying at Peurto Pollensa early in May. Hopefully we will fly from Aberdeen. We have been to the area before so the sites are known to us and we can be sure of plenty of birds. Anyone interested in this trip should give their name and telephone number to me and I will keep you informed as plans develop.
The local office always has vacancies for members willing to help at the various shows around the town and county. If you feel you would like to get involved, Julie or Carrie at the office would like to hear from you. I recently spent a very pleasant day helping out at the Oldmeldrum Highland Games.
I welcome Penny Hartley to the Committee as a co-opted member. I hope she finds it a rewarding experience.
Rodney Payne
( tel: 01569 763742)
Monday, 2 November 2009
Spring Trip 2010
It is proposed that the trip will be to Majorca in May. Exact dates, accommodation, flights and, of course, cost will be decided nearer the time. We shall probably stay in the town of Puerto Pollensa, on the north coast. It is hoped that direct flights between Aberdeen and Majorca will be available.
Anyone interested in the trip should give their details to me as soon as possible so that we can keep them updated as plans firm up.
We would like to know if anyone is prepared to drive.
The crunch date is 1st November 2009 for bookings.
Rodney Payne
01569 763742