Events

We hold monthly indoor meetings between September and May in St George's Church Hall in Fordington which is close to Dorchester town centre. Meetings are usually on the third Thursday of the month and run from 7.30pm to about 9.45pm. A modest entrance fee is charged to cover costs of speakers and the hall (Currently £2.50). There is a carpark.
We also hold field trips between September and May plus a trip to see and hear nightjars in June. In most months there is midweek and a weekend trip which are car-based with members sharing wherever possible, although public transport may be used for some local trips. Do not worry if you are new to birdwatching as there is always an experienced leader for the field trips and plenty of people who love to share their knowledge! It is a fantastic way to learn about birds.

February 2012

Thu
16

February indoor meeting

Location: St George's Church Hall, Fordington, Dorchester
Latitude/longitude: 50.714688,-2.429579 (Google map)

David Kjaer will talk about 'Wildlife of the Highlands and Islands'

Time: 7.30 pm

Price: Group Members £2.50 Visitors £3.00 Under 18 Free

Sat
18

Field Trip to Blashford Lakes

Location: Blashford Lakes is 2 miles north of Ringwood on the A338, turn right (east) onto Ellingham Drove, the reserve entrance is after 500 yards with Education Centre to the right at SU151079,

Up to 5000 wildfowl on the lakes including Gadwall, Wigeon, Pintail, Shoveler, Teal, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Goldeneye, Goosander and Coot. A large gull roost on Ibsley Water in the late afternoons. In the woodland woodpeckers, Siskin, Brambling, Redpoll and tits.
Latitude/longitude: 50.866943,-1.780454 (Google map)

Field Trip to Blashford Lakes near Ringwood - Leader Phil Standfield

Time: 10 am

Price: Free

Telephone: 07840610098

March 2012

Wed
7

Field Trip to Chard Reservoir

Location: Meet in Car Park - A30 Oaklands Drive ST335095 (Oaklands Avenue or Oaklands Road on some maps)
Latitude/longitude: 50.879502,-2.943898 (Google map)

Field trip to Chard Reservoir - leader Malcolm Dowty

Time: 10am

Price: Free