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.
September 2008
Sun7
Guided walk at Landguard Point and Trimley Marshes
Location: Meet at the Landguard Bird Observatory, Grid Reference TM278358, Postcode IP11 0DU, at 9 am.
Take the M25/A12/A45 to Felixstowe (allow at least 90 minutes from Sevenoaks and remember Dartford Crossing toll is £1 each way per car). See map link for full details.
The leader for the Group is John Waterman.
IP11 0UD (Google map)
A guided visit around the the Landguard Bird Observatory in the morning. In the afternoon a walk at Trimley Marshes. This should be a good area for wetland birds in particular and there should be a good chance of finding a range of migrant species.
This is an all day meeting, so bring lunch and a drink.
Time: 09:00
Price: No fee
Telephone: 07935 206618
Thu25
Dungeness RSPB Reserve
Location: Meet at the Reserve car park. From the B2075 Rye to Romney road, at Lydd take the Dungeness road. After 1 mile turn right at Boulderwall Farm onto the gravel track leading to the Reserve Centre.
Grid reference TR063196.
This is an all day meeting, so bring lunch.
TN29 9PN (Google map)
A guided walk around the Dungeness RSPB Nature Reserve, led by Nick Barlow. As well as the usual waterbirds to be found here, a number of migrants may be seen if conditions are favourable, so a wide range of birds are possible.
This is an all day meeting so bring lunch.
Time: 10.30 am
Price: No charge
Telephone: 01732 762816
October 2008
Thu2
The Wildlife of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - a talk by Ian Rumley-Dawson
Location: Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent
TN14 5PQ (Google map)
Ian Rumley-Dawson is a popular and therefore regular speaker, and has spent many years volunteering at, and photographing the wildlife of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, one of our favourite field trip venues.
If you have never been there, you will certainly want to visit after this presentation.
Time: 7.45 pm
Price: Group Members £2.00, non-members £2.50
Telephone: 01959 563530
E-mail: Brian.Nobbs@tiscali.co.uk
Sun12
Elmley RSPB Reserve - Guided walk
Location: For Elmley, take the A249 from M20 J7. One mile after Kingsferry Bridge, turn right on signposted track for 2 miles to reserve car park.
Meet in the car park.
OS Grid reference TQ939679.
ME12 3RW (Google map)
A visit to Elmley Reserve on Sheppey, led by John Waterman. The reserve is an excellent area to find waders, waterfowl and raptors.
This is an all day meeting, so bring lunch and a drink.
Note that the hides are quite a long walk from the car park.
Time: 10 am
Price: No fee
Telephone: 07935 206618
Fri17
Cuckmere & Seaford Head - a guided walk
Location: Meet at the car park of Country Park, on the A259 between Eastbourne and Seaford.
OS Grid reference TV518995.
BN25 4AD (Google map)
A walk led by Nick Barlow, looking particularly for migrants, waders and wildfowl. This is also a good area for Rock Pipit.
This is an all day meeting, so bring lunch and a drink.
Time: 11 am
Price: No fee
Telephone: 01732 762816
November 2008
Thu6
The Wilderness on Your Doorstep (Scotland) - a talk by Ian Rowlands
Location: Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent.
TN14 5PQ (Google map)
An exploration of Speyside, with its ancient Caledonian pines, lochs, moors and Cairngorm mountains, home to many species of birds, then on to the coast including the Moray Firth to see Sea Eagles, otters and Minke Whales.
Time: 7.45 pm
Price: Group Members £2.00, non-members £2.50
Telephone: 01959 563530
E-mail: Brian.Nobbs@tiscali.co.uk
Sun16
Pagham Harbour & Church Norton
Location: From Chichester By-pass follow signs to Selsey (not Pagham) on B2145.
Meet at reserve centre at Sidlesham Ferry, on the L about ½ mile beyond Sidlesham village.
OS Grid reference SZ857966.
PO20 7NF (Google map)
A field trip led by John Waterman. The area is particularly good for waders and wildfowl, with a good chance of late migrants.
This is an all day meeting, so bring luch and a drink.
Time: 10.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 07935 206618
Thu20
Elmley RSPB Reserve
Location: Take A249 from M20 J7. One mile after Kingsferry Bridge turn R on signposted rough track for 2 miles to reserve car park.
OS Grid reference TQ939679.
ME12 3RW (Google map)
A visit to Elmley Reserve on Sheppey, led by Nick Barlow. The reserve is an excellent area to find waders, waterfowl and raptors.
This is an all day meeting, so bring lunch and a drink.
Note that the hides are quite a long walk from the car park.
Time: 10.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01732 762816
December 2008
Thu4
The Fascination of Bird Migration a talk by John Buckingham
Location: Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Kent.
TN14 5PQ (Google map)
John Buckingham is one of our favourite speakers, usually resulting in a full house.
John will shed light on a subject which has come a long way since Gilbert White thought swallows hibernated in winter like bats! Plus mince pies!
Time: 7.45 pm
Price: Group Members £2.00, non-members £2.50
Telephone: 01959 563530
E-mail: Brian.Nobbs@tiscali.co.uk
Tue9
New Hythe Gravel Pits
Location: Take A228 northwards from M20. Follow signs to Brooklands Yachting Lake, turn L towards Snodland, then immediately R over A228, R again, then L into car park.
OS Grid reference TQ709605.
ME20 7PW (Google map)
A short field trip (a few hours) led by Nick Barlow. This is a good site for wildfowl with also a good chance of Cetti's Warbler.
Time: 10.30 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01732 762816
Sun14
Shellness Nature Reserve
Location: On the Isle of Sheppey. Meet at Leysdown on Sea seafront on B2231.
OS Grid reference TR040703.
ME12 4QL (Google map)
A field trip led by John Waterman, looking for buntings, geese, waders and raptors.
This is an all day meeting so bring lunch and a drink.
Time: 10 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 07935 206618