Events

Talk on Farming for Birds by Julia Hawley

Location: Lecture Theatre, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

There is ample car parking right outside the building

To find the lecture theatre click on the Google Map link below, which shows the exact location of the entrance, especially if you use the satellite view.

Latitude/longitude: 52.765903,-1.227683 (Google map)

Julia and her husband run the family farm on the River Eye, near Melton Mowbray. They are committed to improving the habits for their business and wildlife, especially birds.

The farm has a website which can be found on our Links section.

Time: 7.45 pm

Price: £3 Group Members, £3.50 Non members, LU students with SU card gratis

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Calke Park

Location: From B587 follow signs for Staunton Harold, then turn left crossing reservoir dam and taking right at the T-junction. Car park overlooks reservoir. SK375227

Latitude/longitude: 52.800166,-1.444794 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Calke Park please go to the Links section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Calke Park

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Talk on Chasing the Day by Keith Offord

Location: Location: Lecture Theatre, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

To find the lecture theatre click on the Googe Map link below, which shows the exact location of the entrance, especially if you use the satellite view.

Latitude/longitude: 52.765903,-1.227683 (Google map)

Professional ornithologist, photographer, writer, lecturer throughout the UK, Keith Offord operates Wild Insights ( courses, workshops and overseas tours).

This is an illustrated lecture exploring the effect of light on bird behaviour.

For more information about Keith have a look at the link onto this website

Time: 7.45 pm

Price: £3 Group Members, £3.50 Non members, Students with SU card gratis

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Groby Pool

Location: Large pool with meadow and woodland nearby. On the road between Newtown Linford and Groby. Car Park nearby. SK524081

Latitude/longitude: 52.66664,-1.22507 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party like to find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

The walks are in term-time but if any children join us they must be looked after by an adult. Walking distance does not exceed 2 or 3 miles. While the walks do not involve strenuous climbs there are some uphill sections and some rough or marshy paths. You are strongly advised to wear boots or good walking shoes.

For more information about Groby Pool (including a map) please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Groby Pool

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Coach Trip to Titchwell RSPB Reserve - Norfolk

Location: Coach leaves from Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough where there is ample free car parking.

To find the Brockington Building click on the GoogleMap link below which shows the exact location of the car park.

Latitude/longitude: 52.76593,-1.22735 (Google map)

Whilst Titchwell is changing because of rising sea levels it is still one of the best reserves in the country.

There are the usual range of reedbed birds including Bittern, Water Rail as well as coastal species and usually sea ducks and seabirds. All the summer migrants should be back.

There is an excellent visitor centre, shop and café.

For more information about Titchwell look at Reserves on the main RSPB website.

Time: 7.30 am

Price: Expected cost £15 + Admission, Accompanied under14s £5, - All money is collected on the coach, please DO NOT send money with your booking, it only makes things more difficult.

Booking essential

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Talk on Wildlife of Fineshades Wood + AGM

Location: Lecture Theatre, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

To find the lecture theatre click on the Google Map link below, which shows the exact location of the entrance, especially if you use the satellite view.

Latitude/longitude: 52.765903,-1.227683 (Google map)

The Top Lodge centre at Fineshade Woods in Northamptonshire is a partnership between the RSPB and the Forestry Commission. Chris Andrews is the Visitor and Promotions officer at the site and his talk will look at the varied and beautiful wildlife to be found in this ancient woodland.

If you wish to do your homework beforehand, just look up Top Lodge, Fineshades Wood on the RSPB website.

Before the talk we will hold our Annual General Meeting - hence the slightly earlier start.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 local group members £3.50 for non-members, LU student gratis with SU card

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Ulverscoft

Location: Access from Whitcroft's Lane which is 500 metres before the Copt Oak junction approaching from Loughborough/ Shepshed on the B591. Limited parking on road. SK490124

Latitude/longitude: 52.70804,-1.277580 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Ulverscroft please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Ulverscroft

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Coach trip to Snettisham - RSPB - Norfolk

Location: Coach leaves from Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

For further instructions as to how to find the Brockington Building click on the GoogleMap link below which shows the exact location of the car park.

Latitude/longitude: 52.76593,-1.22735 (Google map)

Snettisham is in a perfect position to attract a good range of waders, wildfowl and passerines. When we visit most of the spring migrants should be in, waders will be in summer plumage and we should see some interesting breeding birds such as Mediterranean gull.

There is no visitor centre but there is a nearby café and caravan park shop.

For more information about this place please look at Reserves on the main RSPB website

Time: 7.30 am

Price: Expected cost £15 + Admission, Accompanied under14s £5 - All money is collected on the coach, please DO NOT send money with your booking, it only makes things more difficult.

Booking essential

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Talk on The Natural History of Croft Quarry

Location: Lecture Theatre, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

To find the lecture theatre click on the Google Map link below, which shows the exact location of the entrance, especially if you use the satellite view.

Latitude/longitude: 52.765903,-1.227683 (Google map)

Carl Baggott has had a passion for wildlife, especially birds and mammals, since his early school years. He has been the chairman of the Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society and at present he is the editor of the Leicestershire & Rutland Annual Bird Report.

Tonight's talk is about Carl's local patch. He will guide us through the different habitats and show us many of the species he has recorded at the site.

Have a look in the Links section for Carl's website

Time: 7.45pm

Price: £3 Group Members, £3.50 Non members, LU students with SU card gratis

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Watermead Park

Location: Location: A6 towards Leicester then left onto A46. Straight across roundabout at Hobby Horse pub then bear right & follow signs. Sailing Club car park (fee required) or on road outside. SK607113

Latitude/longitude: 52.696311,-1.101758 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Watermead Park please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Watermead Park

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Parking Charge of £1.50

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Coach trip to Elan Valley - Powys

Location: Coach leaves from Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

For further instructions as to how to find the Brockington Building click on the GoogleMap link below which shows the exact location of the car park.

Latitude/longitude: 52.76593,-1.22735 (Google map)

Here we will see a good range of woodland and upland birds in a beautiful setting. We should see Red Kite, Raven, Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler and Redstart amongst others. There are a variety of walks and habitiats to explore here.

There is a good visitor centre, café and toilets.

For more information about Elan Valley please go to the Links section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Elan Valley

Time: 7.30 am

Price: Expected cost £15 + Admission, Accompanied under14s £5 - All money is collected on the coach, please DO NOT send money with your booking, it only makes things more difficult.

Booking essential

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Rutland Water

Location: Head for Melton Mowbray and Oakham. A6003 towards Uppingham, then left to Egleton following signs to reserve. Entry fee required. SK878072

Latitude/longitude: 52.655725,-0.703303 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Rutland Water please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Rutland Water

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Entry fee to reserve - see link

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Coach Trip to Bempton Cliffs - RSPB - East Yorkshire

Location: Coach leaves from Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

For further instructions as to how to find the Brockington Building click on the GoogleMap link below which shows the exact location of the car park.


Latitude/longitude: 52.76593,-1.22735 (Google map)

What better way to end the season than to visit this seabird spectacular? Superb close up views of Gannets, Kittiwakes, Puffins, Rock Pipits and others give a real insight into seabird breeding and life.

There are toilets and refreshments here as well as a small shop.

Look on the main RSPB website for detail of the expected species and the facilities at this superb reserve

Time: 7.30am

Price: Expected cost £15 + Admission, Accompanied under14s £5 - All money is collected on the coach, please DO NOT send money with your booking, it only makes things more difficult.

Booking essential

E-mail: robertorton97@btinternet.com

The British Birdwatching Fair

Location: Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland Water

Postcode: LE15 8BT (Google map)

This is the premier event of the year for birdwatchers and it happens on the Loughborough Group's doorstep. Go to the link on our website for full details about this year's event.

Time: 9am to 5.30pm

Price: See Birdfair Website

The British Birdwatching Fair

Location: Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland Water

Postcode: LE15 8BT (Google map)

This is the premier event of the year for birdwatchers and it happens on the Loughborough Group's doorstep. Go to the link on our website for full details about this year's event.

Time: 9am to 5.30pm

Price: See Birdfair Website

The British Birdwatching Fair

Location: Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland Water

Postcode: LE15 8BT (Google map)

This is the premier event of the year for birdwatchers and it happens on the Loughborough Group's doorstep. Go to the link on our website for full details about this year's event.

Time: 9am to 5.30pm

Price: See Birdfair Website

Wildlife Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Location: Attenborough Nature reserve - off A6005 between Long Eaton and Beeston. Signs to Nature Reserve (past sewage works). SK516339

Latitude/longitude: 52.900822,-1.234144 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Attenborough please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Attenborough Nature Reserve

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Thornton Reservoir

Location: Thornton is about 2 miles south west of Markfield (Field Head). Meet in the Reservoir Car-Park. SK471075

Latitude/longitude: 52.662517,-1.306269 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Thornton Reservoir please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Thornton Reservoir

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Besthorpe

Location: A 46 past Newark. After crossing A1 look out for left turn onto A1133. Take first turn to Besthorpe Village; follow Trent Lane & turn left down access track to car park. SK818640

Latitude/longitude: 53.17494,-0.808025 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We meet at 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party like to find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

The walks are mostly in term-time but if any children join us they must be looked after by an adult. Walking distance does not exceed 2 or 3 miles. You are strongly advised to wear boots or good walking shoes.

For more information about Besthorpe please look at the Links section of the Loughborough group website.

Time: 10 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com

Wildlife Walk at Cossington Meadow

Location: A6 from Loughborough, follow signs for Rothley. Turn left at traffic lights in Rothley & carry on past Cossington Mill. Reserve entrance is on left. SK596131

Latitude/longitude: 52.712130,-1.117003 (Google map)

These are morning walks which take place during weekdays. We normally meet around 10.00 a.m. and return to vehicles around midday. Some of the party usually find somewhere for a light lunch though this is, of course, optional.

For more information about Cossington Meadow please go to the Places to see birds section of the Loughborough Group website and click on Cossington Meadow

Time: 10.00 am

Price: Free

E-mail: bobmudge@btinternet.com