Links
The RSPB
The website of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
RSPB Kids!
Have fun and learn about birds on the RSPB's youth website.
RSPB Images
Thousands of stunning images of birds and wildlife from around the world.
The RSPCA, SSPCA (Scotland), USPCA (Northern Ireland)
The RSPCA (England and Wales), SSPCA (Scotland) and USPCA (Northern Ireland) are the national charities that help and advise on sick and injured birds and animals. The RSPB does not run bird hospitals or a rescue service.
Group Sponsor - Carole Baker
Carole works as both a professional painter and art tutor and is a member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA). Exhibition dates, workshop details and examples of her work can be found on her website.
Group Sponsor - Focus Optics
Focus Optics offer a wide range of top quality binoculars, telescopes and other birding equipment and clothing. Their showrooms are set in their own nature reserve, which attracts a wide variety of birds.
Group Sponsor - Hartley Landscapes
Hartley Landscapes is a small family run landscaping business. They carry out a range of projects from small garden tidy ups through to complete garden and landscape makeovers and pride themselves on offering a professional service with a personal touch.
Group Sponsor - Rohan Lichfield
Based at the Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Rohan Lichfield offer great clothing for birding and outdoor activities.
Group Sponsor - The Plant Plot Lichfield
The Plant Plot is a traditional plant nursery, farm shop and coffee shop situated on the outskirts of Lichfield. A family business owned by husband and wife team, Dave and Diana Muir, The Plant Plot's charm lies in the fact that it is a place for people who love their gardens. In addition to a model allotment, they offer a range of bird care items and food.
Group Sponsor - Tesco Extra Store Lichfield
Through their Community Champion, Tesco are supporting our group through inviting us in store to 'spread the word' about the Local Group and the aims of the RSPB and through offering raffle prizes. Every little helps, so thank you to Tesco!
Andy Holt's Digiscoping Website
Staffordshire birder Andy Holt's excellent digiscoping website, featuring many photographs of local birds.
Birdforum
BirdForum is dedicated to wild birds and birding, providing opportunities to share news, views, and pictures with birders around the world.
West Midland Bird Club
Packed with information for West Midland birders, including details of WMBC reserves, research, bird sightings and lots more!
Jim Almond - Shropshire Birder
Jim's always a popular speaker at our meetings, not least for his amazing photography. His website, the Shropshire Birder and his blogspot have great images of birds and dragonflies and regular updates on his birding pursuits - well worth a look!
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
A wealth of information on wildlife in Staffordshire, including places to visit throughout the county.