Events
Unless otherwise specified, you do not need to be a member of the RSPB (or the local group) to join us on our events, and birdwatching experience is not necessary. If you have any questions please call the contact number shown with the event details.
June 2012
Wed20
Wed 20th June 2012 - Evening outing to Riverside Park, Dundee - 7pm
Location: Meet at 7pm at the car park next to the municipal dump!
A llok around Dundee's newest park between Dundee Airport and Invergowrie. There should be lots of bird interest in the hedges and on the sand banks - warblers and waders.
Time: 7pm
Price: free
Telephone: 01382 532461
Sun24
Sun 24th June 2012 - Outing to Barry Buddon - 10am
Location: Meet at 10am at the Monifieth end of the camp by the caravan site/playing fields car park.
Barry Buddon Open Day. Our annual joint meeting with other wildlife groups. We will be looking at birds, flowers, butterflies and dragonflies in the area. Bring waterproofs and packed lunch.
Time: 10am
Price: free
Telephone: 01382 532461
July 2012
Wed18
Wed 18th July 2012 - BBQ at Kinnordy - 7pm
Location: Meet at Loch of Kinnordy car park at 7pm.
A social event to meet other members. Bring you own food to BBQ. Bird watching should include good views of Osprey and Marsh Harrier.
Time: 7pm
Price: free
Telephone: 01382 532461
September 2012
Wed12
Wed 12th Sept 2012 - Ranald Strachan 'The Eden Estuary, Fife'
Location: Methodist Hall, West Marketgait, Dundee at 7.30pm
Ranald is responsible for the day to day management of the Eden Estuary Local Nature Reserve in Fife. He will talk about the wildlife, especially birds, to be seen on the estuary and the reserve's development.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £1 including refreshments
Telephone: 01382 532461
Sun23
Sun 23rd Sept 2012 - Outing-Angus Migrants - 9am
Location: Meet at Crichton Street, Dundee at 9am
A look at the major migrant 'hotspots' along the Angus coast in the hope of seeing passage migrants such as Warblers and Flycatchers. Bring warm/waterproof clothing and a packed lunch.
Time: 9am
Price: Share petrol costs
Telephone: 01382 532461
October 2012
Wed17
Wed 17th Oct 2012 - Russell Nisbet - 'Transylvania and the Danube Delta' at 7.30pm
Location: Methodist Hall, West Marketgait, Dundee at 7.30pm
Local tour guide Russell Nisbet will be talking about the birdlife found in eastern Europe around Transylvania and the mouth of the River Danube.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £1 including refreshments
Telephone: 01382 532461
Sun28
Sun 28th Oct 2012 - Outing to Fife Ness at 9am
Location: Meet at Crichton Street, Dundee at 9am
A regular trip to see the passage birds around the Crail and Fife Ness areas. Late passage migrants and winter visitors can be expected. Bring warm waterproof clothing and bring packed lunch.
Time: 9am
Price: Share petrol costs
Telephone: 01382 532461
November 2012
Wed14
Wed 14th Nov 2012 - TBA - 7.30pm
Location: Methodist Hall, West Marketgait, Dundee
Event to be announced at a later date
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £1 including refreshments
Telephone: 01382 532461
Sun25
Sun 25th Nov 2012 - Outing to Forfar and Kinnordy Lochs - 9am
Location: Meet at Crichton Street, Dundee at 9am
A walk around both lochs to see the winter wildfowl and other birds present. Bring warm/waterproof clothing and packed lunch.
Time: 9am
Price: Share petrol costs
Telephone: 01382 532461
December 2012
Wed12
Wed 12th Dec 2012 - Xmas Social at 7pm
Location: Methodist Hall, West Marketgait, Dundee
Our Christmas social with food, quizzes and members photos. A very pleasant evening out. Note earlier starting time of 7pm.
Time: 7pm
Price: free but see Heather Sharpe to find out what food/drink items to bring
Telephone: 01382 532461