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 (or call David on 020 8989 4746).
Car parking is available at the school (please drive in, past the 'No Entry' signs!)
Meadow Walk is off Woodford Road, near to Eagle Pond - only a few minutes from Snaresbrook tube station (on Central line). Buses W12 and W14 stop nearby.
***Please Note - at AGM it was agreed Talks will start at the earlier time of 7.15pm (rather than 7.30pm)***
***School not available on Feb 14th - Daniel's talk re-arranged to Feb 21st ***
February 2012
Tue21
Illustrated Talk: Redbridge Birds 2011 [DATE RE-ARRANGED, was 14th]
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
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*** Unfortunately we have discovered that the school is NOT available on 14th February,
so Daniel has kindly agreed to give his talk a week later on 21st February ***
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Is this a record?
Daniel Erikson-Hull of Redbridge Birdwatching provides for a third year his summary of birds - whether expected or unexpected - which have been recorded around here in 2011.
As usual, we shall put out extra chairs!
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
March 2012
Tue13
Illustrated Talk: Birds About Town with David Lindo
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
Writer and broadcaster David Lindo, the Urban-Birder-in-chief, is amazed by the variety of birdlife in our towns. Come and have your eyes opened and your petrol bill reduced.
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
May 2012
Tue8
Illustrated Talk: Finding Jewel Thrushes
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
Beware - many species of Pittas are wonderfully coloured but very elusive, which can start a real obsession. So meet Chris Gooddie, whose well-known book also shows an attractive human side.
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
June 2012
Tue12
Illustrated Talk: Moroccan Experience
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
Richard Pople introduces us to the birds of Morocco, which are as diverse as the scenery, the architecture or the culture. Wheatears come in variety, the larks are difficult and the Northern Bald Ibis is a uniquely ugly rarity.
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
September 2012
Tue11
Illustrated Talk: Role of the Police Wildlife Crime Officer
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
When Barry Kaufmann-White came to speak to us last year, many of the questions were about his work as a Police Wildlife Crime Officer. It is a window to view some sad public attitudes, but what can we do about wildlife crime?
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
October 2012
Tue9
Illustrated Talk: Venezualan Llanos
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
The Llanos of Venezuela, savanna flooded for about 6 months per year, are the place to find the anaconda, Orinoco crocodile and piranha. In fact, there is such an abundance of birds and wildlife that it is a good excuse to welcome back Ann and Phil Farrer.
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk
November 2012
Tue13
Illustrated Talk: On the Texas Trail
Location: Snaresbrook Primary School
Meadow Walk
South Woodford
London
Postcode: E18 2EN (Google map)
Photographer and birder Dave Hassell takes us to the USA's top birding state, which boasts a very long bird list of its own, then imports some across the Rio Grande River from Mexico. Ten gallon hats are optional.
For general enquiries, call David on 020 8989 4746
Time: 7.15 pm
Price: £2.00 for RSPB members; £2.50 for non-members; (no charge for schoolchildren)
Telephone: 020 8989 4746
E-mail: nelondonRSPB@yahoo.co.uk