Events

Field Trip to Pulborough Brooks

Location: Coach departs from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite the site of the old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page).

This will be the group's first visit to this RSPB reserve, which is set in the scenic Arun Valley with views to the South Downs. In winter the reserve attracts thousands of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds. There are several hides and the visitor centre, which is housed in a converted Sussex barn, includes licensed tea-room, gift shop, information displays and toilets.

Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended

Time: 7.00 am departure

Price: £15 per head

Booking essential

Telephone: 01384 376790

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: An Evening of RSPB Films

Location: Stourbridge Town Hall

Another chance to see some vintage RSPB films, presented by Gordon Forrest.

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB Members £3.50 Non-members

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: Wildlife of Canada

Location: Stourbridge Town hall

Sue Gough will give an illustrated talk about nature in the wilds

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB Members £3.50 Non-members

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Exe Estuary Boat Trip

Location: Coach departs from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page)

This day trip includes a boat trip on the River Exe. The boat has an enclosed, heated lower deck (with bar) and an open upper deck for more hardy souls. The estuary is an important wintering site for avocets and other waders. On previous boat trips we have seen spoonbill, great northern diver, slavonian grebe and Bill Oddie!

Time: Depart 7.00 am

Price: Coach £15 per head plus cost of boat trip (£8.50 adult; £4.50 child)

Booking essential

Telephone: 01384 376790

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: Return of the Red Kite

Location: Stourbridge Town Hall

By the mid-twentieth century the red kite was on the verge of extinction, with the population in Wales down to a handful of individuals. Thanks to action by the RSPB and other conservationists the red kite is now a common sight not only in Wales but also in England and Scotland. Steve Holliody, from the RSPB's Central England office, will tell us about the recovery of this magnificent raptor.

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB Members £3.50 Non-members

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Field Trip to Lee Valley

Location: Coach departs from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see links page)

Lee Valley Country Park is located on the outskirts of London and is one of the best sites to see wintering bittern. Its complex of lakes also attracts wildfowl including smew.



Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing recommended

Time: Depart 7.00 am

Price: £15 per head

Booking essential

Telephone: 01384 376790

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: The Magic of Moths

Location: Stourbridge Town Hall

Moths are the overlooked members of the Lepidoptera family - most people are more familiar with their showy cousins, the butterflies. Patrick Clement will tell us about this important group of insects.

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB Members £3.50 Non-members

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Field Trip to Far Ings

Location: Coach departs from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page)

Far Ings Nature Reserve is located in north Lincolnshire, next to the Humber Bridge. "Ings" is an old English word that refers to the wet pastures west of Barton-on-Humber which, before embankment of the Humber, were part of the Humber flood plain. Since Roman times the underlying clay has been used to make bricks and tiles. In the late 19th century there were 15 brick and tile yards, as well as a cement works which also made use of the clay. Supplies of clay began to run out during the early 20th century when many yards were abandoned. The clay workings soon filled with water and were colonised by reed and willow, forming a haven for many wildflowers, insects and birds. In 1983 the Lincolnshire Trust acquired the 100 acres of old pits which now form the Far Ings Nature Reserve. The varied habitats support more than 230 species of wildflower, 50 nesting bird species (including bittern, bearded tit and marsh harrier), and a wealth of invertebrates including more than 250 species of moths. A new visitor centre was opened in 2007.

Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing recommended.

Time: Depart 7.00 am

Price: TBA

Booking essential

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: On the Rocks - Stories of a Farne Island Bird Warden

Location: Stourbridge Town Hall

A return visit from Charles Martin who will tell us about the Farne Islands nature reserve and his experiences as a warden there.

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB Members £3.50 Non-members

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Field Trip to Portland Bill and Lodmoor

Location: Coach leaves from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page)

Lodmoor is a wetland reserve managed by the RSPB and Portland Bill is the site of a bird observatory. We hope to see returning summer migrants, as well as waders and seabirds.

Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended

Time: Departure 7.00 am

Price: £15 per head

Booking essential

Telephone: 01384 376790

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Meeting: From Scilly to Shetland

Location: Stourbridge Town Hall

Ashley Grove will give a whirlwind tour of Britain's birdlife.

Time: Start 7.30 pm

Price: £3.00 RSPB member £3.50 Non-member

Telephone: 01384 390035

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Field Trip to Titchwell

Location: Coach leaves from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page)

Titchwell Marsh is situated on the north Norfolk coast and is one of the RSPB's premier reserves. The walk from the visitor centre to the beach passes marshland, reedbeds and shallow lagoons. There are several hides, a shop plus a small servery and covered eating area. This is usually a very popular trip so book early!

Stout footwater and waterproof clothing are advisable.

Time: Departure 7.00 am

Price: £15 per head

Booking essential

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk

Field Trip to Bempton and Flamborough

Location: Coach leaves from Vicarage Road, Stourbridge (opposite site of old Corbett Hospital car park - see Links page)

Bempton is the site of England's only gannetry and also holds breeding guillemot, razorbill, puffin and fulmar. Seabirds are also present at or off Flamborough Head.

Stout footwear and waterproof clothing are recommended

Time: Departure 7.00am

Price: £15 per head

Booking essential

Telephone: 01384 376790

E-mail: djbstourbridge@yahoo.co.uk