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.
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
This site contains full information on the work and facilities of the county wildlife trust
Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society
For up to date information about what is going on with birds in the county
Loughborough Naturalists' Club
An organisation looking at and recording the natural history of the Loughborough area
Rutland Osprey Project
After two fantastic talks by Tim Mackrill, keep up to date with all the information about this exciting project of international importance which is happening right on our doorstep - latest news, webcams, etc, etc.
Hall Farm, Brentingby
Julia Hawley is talking to us on 10th February 2012 - this is the website of the farm she will be talking about.
Calke Park
There is a morning walk at Calke Park on 16th February 2012
Keith Offord
Keith Offord will be talking to us on 9th March 2012
Groby Pool
We have a morning walk at Groby Pool on 16th March 2012
Ulverscroft
We have a morning walk at Ulverscroft on 16th April 2012
Carl Baggott
Carl Baggott will be talking to us on 11th May 2012
Watermead Park
We have a morning walk at Watermead Park on 13th May 2012
Elan Valley
There is a coach trip to Elan Valley on 20th May 2012
Rutland Water
Operated by the Wildlife Trust and of national importance, this is the nearest big reserve to Loughborough. Keep in touch with what is happening via this link. There is a Weekday Walk here on 15th June 2012
The British Birdwatching Fair
This is the premier birdwatching event in the UK and it occurs virtually on our doorstep. Full details are on this website. This year's dates are 17th to 19th August 2012 and next year it will be 16th to 18th August 2013.
Attenborough Nature Reserve
We have a morning walk at Attenborough on 17th September 2012
Thornton Reservoir
There is a morning walk at Thornton on 17th October 2012
Besthorpe
There is a Weekday Walk at Besthorpe on 15th November 2012
Cossington Meadow
We have a morning walk at Cossington Meadow on 18th December 2012
Brinvale Bird Foods
Brinvale supply all the bird food which is sold by the group
Where can we go
If you are looking for somewhere to go either at home or when on holiday elsewhere, you could try this website, you will even find our talks on it!