Events

Guided Walk at Wanstead Park

Location: Meet at the end of Warren Road, near to the junction with Raynes Avenue .

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We want to promote links with other local nature groups and this walk is led by Roy Woodward for the East London Birders Forum (ELBF).

We will be looking for woodpeckers and winter birds.

General Information for ELBF walks:
Unless stated all walks are on level ground and are expected to last for between 2-3 hours (although there is often the opportunity to stay for longer). Bring binoculars, and wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather conditions. Anyone is welcome on our walks, regardless of previous experience - we will always do our best to help beginners with identification, or answer any other queries if we can.

There is no need to book, and, there is no charge for the walks - although a small donation (if you would like to give one) is appreciated to help cover costs of producing leaflets.
If you require further information about these walks contact Roy Woodward. Tel - 07855 567332. email - roy.rkwoodward@ntlworld.com

For more information about ELBF, please click on 'Links' at the top of this page for a link to the ELBF website

Time: 9 am

Price: See 'General information for ELBF walks' above

Telephone: 079 5646 3973 to speak to Tajinder about walks generally

E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Event: Short AGM followed by Quiz and Film

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

Please come and support your Local Group by joining us for our Annual General Meeting.

We will start with a brief AGM and once the official business is out of the way, we hope you'll have some fun by participating in a quiz (e.g. do you think you can identify some bird sounds?).

We'll also show a film and there will be some festive refreshments (perhaps we'll tempt you with some mince pies and mulled wine).

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren) N.B. No charge for just attending the AGM

E-mail: nelondonrspb@yahoo.co.uk

Guided Walk at Holyfield and Seventy Acres Gravel Pits

Location: Meet in the Fishers Green car park, at the end of Stubbins Hall Lane.

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We want to promote links with other local nature groups and this walk is led by Roy Woodward for the East London Birders Forum (ELBF).

We will be looking for winter water birds (possibly including Smew, Water Rail and Bittern).

General Information for ELBF walks:
Unless stated all walks are on level ground and are expected to last for between 2-3 hours (although there is often the opportunity to stay for longer). Bring binoculars, and wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather conditions. Anyone is welcome on our walks, regardless of previous experience - we will always do our best to help beginners with identification, or answer any other queries if we can.

There is no need to book, and, there is no charge for the walks - although a small donation (if you would like to give one) is appreciated to help cover costs of producing leaflets.
If you require further information about these walks contact Roy Woodward. Tel - 07855 567332. email - roy.rkwoodward@ntlworld.com

For more information about ELBF, please click on 'Links' at the top of this page for a link to the ELBF website

Time: 10.30 am

Price: See 'General information for ELBF walks' above

Telephone: 079 5646 3973 to speak to Tajinder about walks generally

E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Talk - by Chris Corrigan, RSPB SE Regional Director

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

A talk by Chris Corrigan, RSPB South East Regional Director, who is often the voice for wildlife when planning proposals threaten it.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren)

E-mail: nelondonrspb@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Talk - by Ian Woodward, BTO North London representative

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

The British Trust for Ornithology has existed since 1933 as an independent, scientific research trust, investigating the populations, movements and ecology of wild birds in the British Isles.

Their speciality is the design and implementation of volunteer wild bird surveys. They do this to promote and encourage the wider understanding, appreciation and conservation of birds.
Volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life put their bird-watching skills to good use.

A major project that is currently being undertaken is the Bird Atlas 2007-11 to map Britain and Ireland's birds.

Ian Woodward has been busy organising TTVs (Timed Tetrad Visits) and encouraging volunteers to provide Roving Records. Come and find out about these and other BTO surveys.
Perhaps he can persuade you to join in!

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren)

E-mail: nelondonrspb@yahoo.co.uk

Beginners Bird Watching for Children

Location: Claybury Woods - meet at gate on Roding Lane North, near to junction with Vicarage Court.


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Redbridge's Nature Conservation Team (which includes our Tajinder) organises many events and activities at green spaces throughout the borough - we felt this one deserved special mention as it is so important to get the next generation interested in birds and nature.

Join the rangers at Claybury Woods for a walk and talk about our local birds.

They'll explain how to identify birds by shape, size, colour, song and call as well as the type of food they eat and the habitats they live in.

Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Suitable for 10 years+. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Booking essential as places are limited (see contact details below - also use them to find out about the accessibility of the site if you have special requirements).

Please wear sturdy footwear.

Time: 10am to 12 noon

Price: Free

Booking essential

Telephone: 020 8501 1426

E-mail: nature.conservation@redbridge.gov.uk

Indoor Talk: Safeguarding Britain's unique bird sites

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

Brian Cleary works for the RSPB at its headquarters in Sandy, in the conservation department.

A good time to consider what conservation can and can't do.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren)

E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Talk - by Alan Everett of the Essex Wildlife Trust

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

We suspect that many of you will know Alan Everett as a local naturalist and that those who have heard him speak will be coming back for more.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren)

E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Talk: Why does the RSPB work in Poland?

Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
E18 2EN (Google map)

Lars Lachmann is the RSPB's Programme Officer in Poland, where the RSPB own 1000 hectares of the Biebrza Marshes.

This is one of the few remaining habitats of the Aquatic Warbler and home to much varied wildlife.

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: £1.50 (no charge for schoolchildren)

E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk