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
Sat2
Reserve Visits 2012: Stodmarsh.
Location: THe mini-coach will pick up passengers in and around Eastbourne before proceeding to the reserve.
An outing to Stodmarsh reserve in East Kent. Experience shows that this is a good place to see marsh harriers.
Time: Please contact Ian Muldoon (01273 476852) for full details.
Price: Cost varies, but is typically £12-£15 per person.
Booking essential
Telephone: 01273 476852
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
Wed6
Iceland: A Land of Fire and Ice.
Location: St. Wilfrid's Church Hall, Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay.
Postcode: BN24 6HL (Google map)
Situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland was born of volcanism. The "ice" component of the island's name needs no explanation, yet the influence of the North Atlantic Current means that Iceland is rather warmer than other locations of the same latitude. Speaker Graham Albon will tell us more.
Time: 2.15pm. Repeated at 7.30pm.
Price: Members:£2; Non-members:£2.50
Telephone: 01273 476852
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
Wed13
Wednesday Walks 2012: Pevensey Levels.
Location: Meet at the The Horsebridge on Horsewalk. Map reference: TQ669090.
A walk around Pevensey Levels. This is a walk along flat ground, although we will cross some stiles and will be walking along the riverbank. Please note, there are no facilities available.
Time: 10am.
Price: Free of charge.
Telephone: 07754052346
E-mail: david@parkmove.com
Sat16
Saturday Walks 2012: Pevensey Levels.
Location: Meet in the leisure centre car park in Vicarage Road, Hailsham. Map reference: TQ592097.
This is an evening walk, over the meadows from Hailsham to Pevensey Levels.
Time: 6pm.
Price: Free of charge.
Telephone: 01323 441169
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
July 2012
Sat7
Reserve Visits 2012: Pannel Valley.
Location: The mini-coach will collect passengers in and around the local area before carrying on to the reserve.
Pannel Valley Nature Reserve is situated near Winchelsea. Having been re-flooded 30 years ago, it is established as an important wetland with reed beds and lakes. You can expect to see plenty of bird species on this mini-coach outing, which will also include a visit to a stream known as "Pannel Sewer". Try not to be put off by the name!
Time: Please contact Ian Muldoon (01273 476852) for full details.
Price: Cost varies, but is typically £12-£15 per person.
Booking essential
Telephone: 01273 476852
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
Wed11
Wednesday Walks 2012: Seaford Head.
Location: Meet on the promenade at Splash Point. Map reference: TV488981.
Another in our series of midweek walks, which are an ideal introduction to birdwatching. This walk around Seaford Head will begin at Splash Point, where there are a cafe and toilets available. There will be one steep climb along the way.
Time: 10am.
Price: Free of charge.
Telephone: 07754052346
E-mail: david@parkmove.com
Sat21
Saturday Walks 2012: Butts Brow.
Location: Meet in the car park at Butts Brow. Map reference: TQ580017. Please note that a car parking charge is payable.
A walk in a figure-of-eight from Butts Brow overlooking Willingdon. Flowers and butterflies will be the focus of this outing.
Time: 10am.
Price: Free of charge.
Telephone: 01323 441169
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
September 2012
Sat1
Reserve Visits 2012: Pagham Harbour.
Location: The mini-coach will pick up passengers from around the Eastbourne area. It will then continue to Pagham Harbour, which is near to Chichester.
Much-loved by our local group, the Pagham Harbour site is now managed by the RSPB. It is especially good if you like to see waders.
Time: 7.30 am.
Price: Cost varies, but is typically £12-£15 per person.
Booking essential
Telephone: 01273 476852
E-mail: ian1muldoon@yahoo.co.uk
Wed5
RSPB Futurescapes.
Location: St. Wilfrid's Church Hall, Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay.
Postcode: BN24 6HL (Google map)
After a Summer break, our indoor meetings resume with a talk by Paul Outhwaite, the RSPB Public Affairs Manager.
Time: 2.15pm. Repeated at 7.30pm.
Price: Members:£2; Non-members:£2.50
Telephone: 01273 476852
Wed12
Wednesday Walks 2012: Cow Gap and Beach.
Location: Meet at the tea chalet by St. Bede's School. Map reference: TV601971.
A coastal walk in the vicinity of Beachy Head. There is a cafe and toilet at the start of the walk, but please be aware that there are some steep steps to ascend once the walk begins.
Time: 10am.
Price: Free of charge.
Telephone: 07754052346
E-mail: david@parkmove.com