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.
February 2012
Mon13
BRITAIN'S REMOTEST ISLAND - by Tim Melling
Location: Stockport College of Further and Higher Education,
Lecture Theatre B ,
Greek St. entrance,
Off Wellington Rd. South,
Stockport.
SK1 3UQ.
Postcode: SK1 3UQ (Google map)
Few of us are lucky enough to travel to Fair Isle, a land of fabulous seabird colonies and hand-knitted jumpers. However, that is not all it has to offer, as it is also a migration hot spot which can attract a wealth of rarities from every direction. Hear about the history of the island from Tim, whose infectious enthusiasm
and superb photographs make this is a talk not to miss.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Local group members £0.50 Visitors £3.00
Telephone: 0161 485 4024
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
March 2012
Sun11
Car trip to Pennington Flash and Wigan Flashes
Location: Meet at Pennington Flash car park, St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 3PA
Postcode: WN7 3PA (Google map)
A chance to see some of the wintering waterfowl of the area at both of these locations. Also, possibilities of Kingfisher and mixed flocks of tits, finches and other small birds feeding at Pennington together with waders on the scrape. If we are very lucky we may even see Water Rail or Willow Tit.
Time: 10am
Price: Free
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
Mon12
BIRDING ON THE ISLE OF AVALON by Mike Roberts
Location: Stockport College of Further and Higher Education,
Lecture Theatre B ,
Greek St. entrance,
Off Wellington Rd. South,
Stockport.
SK1 3UQ.
Postcode: SK1 3UQ (Google map)
A chance tonight to hear about a little known wildlife reserve on Anglesey in North Wales. The speaker has spent a lot of time there, recording the wildlife over the seasons. Come along and you may be inspired to visit one of Anglesey's hidden gems.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Local group members £0.50 Visitors £3.00
Telephone: 0161 485 4024
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
April 2012
Mon16
SCENERY AND WILDLIFE OF COASTAL ALASKA AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES by Dr. J Mather
Location: Stockport College of Further and Higher Education,
Lecture Theatre B ,
Greek St. entrance,
Off Wellington Rd. South,
Stockport.
SK1 3UQ
Postcode: SK1 3UQ (Google map)
Stunning wildlife in a setting of spectacular landscapes makes this a talk to be enjoyed by all who like untamed nature, far from man.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: Local group members £0.50 Visitors £3.00
Telephone: 0161 485 4024
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
Mon23
Evening walk at Mersey Vale Nature Park
Location: Meet by Burnage Rugby Club, Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport. (SK4 3EA)
Postcode: SK4 3EA (Google map)
Mersey Vale Nature Park is an urban park owned by Stockport Council. The river Mersey forms the backbone of the park. Sand Martins nest in the river banking and possible Dipper and Kingfisher use the river to nest and feed.
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
Sun29
Coach trip to Kingsbury Water Park and Middleton Lakes RSPB Reserve
Location: Departing Grand Central Station, Stockport at 8-30am
Departing Cecil Rd., Hale at 8-50am
Return to Hale approx.6-15pm
Return to Stockport approx. 6-35pm.
Postcode: SK1 3TA (Google map)
Kingsbury Water Park is a series of 15 lakes which are interspersed with scrub and woodland areas. The summer migrants will have started to arrive and so the area should hold Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and other migrants. Middleton Lakes is a new RSPB reserve nestled in the River Tame valley.
Time: 8.30am
Price: £15
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
May 2012
Mon14
Evening walk at Abney Hall Park, Cheadle
Location: Meet in car park, off Manchester Road, Cheadle, SK8 2PD
Postcode: SK8 2PD (Google map)
Abney Hall Park is part of the Mersey Valley network of reserves. It is a mixture of marsh, woodland, scrub, wet grassland and ponds. A chance to pick up some summer visitors and an opportunity to learn the songs of a few warblers.
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
Sun27
Coach trip to Conwy and South Stack RSPB reserves, North Wales
Location: Departing Grand Central Station, Stockport at 8am
Departing Cecil Rd., Hale at 8-20am
Return to Hale approx.6pm
Return to Stockport approx. 6-20pm.
Postcode: SK1 3TA (Google map)
Conwy is a reserve which benefits from being next to a tidal estuary. A chance to see waders and wildfowl together with summer migrants. South Stack should produce nesting auks such as Guillemot, Razorbill and Puffin together with Kittiwake. There should also be the chance of seeing and hearing Chough.
Time: 8am
Price: £15
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
June 2012
Mon11
Evening walk at Middlewood Way
Location: Meet at Coppice Road, Poynton, SK12 1SR
Postcode: SK12 1SR (Google map)
A local walk along the Middlewood Way. A mixture of woodland and scrub which is habitat for many birds and butterflies.
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com
Sun24
Coach trip to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Location: Departing from Cecil Rd., Hale at 8am
Departing Grand Central, Stockport at 8-20am
Return to Stockport approx. 5-20pm.
Return to Hale approx. 5-40pm
Postcode: SK1 3TA (Google map)
Potteric Carr is the flagship reserve of the Yourkshire Wildlife Trust. It is a reserve with a wide range of habitats. The pools are a place to see Avocet and Spotted Redshank together with other waders and a reed area good for Reed and Sedge Warblers. This time of year should also be productive for butterflies.
Time: 8am
Price: £15 + entrance fee £3 (£2.50 concessionary rate)
Booking essential
Telephone: 0161 282 8758
E-mail: stockportrspb@googlemail.com