Trip reports

Male lapwing in breeding habitat

Sunday, 25 October 2009

In the morning at Jubilee River a mix of birds on a blustery day. Kites galore at Christmas Common in the afternoon. More...

Adult black-tailed godwit in summer plummage, at the RSPB Snettisham nature reserve, Norfolk

Sunday, 11 October 2009

A grand trip aboard historic Thames Barge 'Thistle'. Fine weather, several hours under sail, great food, lots of birds on the mud flats. More...

Snipe perched on fence post

Sunday, 20 September 2009

A promising start to the new season. Fine weather with good views of a little owl, red kites, yellow wagtails.... More...

Barn owl looking over its shoulder

Monday, 13 July 2009

A very good break. Stone curlew, golden oriole, turtle dove, Montagu's harrier, barn owl - what more could you want? More...

Hobby chasing dragonflies

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Our regular afternoon and evening trip in June. Highlights tree pipits, woodlarks and nightjar - and plenty of dragonflies. More...

Marsh Harrier (female), close up of head

Sunday, 31 May 2009

Biggest turnout of the season for this coach trip. Dry and sunny. Great views of gull chicks, goslings, marsh harriers in flight. More...

Yellow wagtail in winter wheat

Sunday, 19 April 2009

A chilly day, but Spring had arrived! Good views of yellow wagtails and butterflies More...

Cuckoo perched in tree

Thursday, 16 April 2009

While looking for water voles we found our first cuckoo of the year! And did see voles! More...

Male bearded tit perching on Phragmites

Sunday, 15 March 2009

Fantastic weather - dry, sunny and mild, with great light for bird-watching. 63 bird species, one butterfly, grey seals and Konik horses seen. More...

Male goldeneye

Sunday, 8 February 2009

Fine, cold, breezy weather on the first weekend after the big snow, a total of 47 species for the day. Highlights - scaup and mandarin duck. More...

View over lagoon, Titchwell Marsh RSPB reserve

Sunday, 25 January 2009

RSPB Titchwell Marsh - decidedly damp - but not half as wet as we'd been expecting! Plenty of birds about -90 species seen. More...

Tree sparrow on twig

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Fourteen members of the group had a rewarding walk. More...

Adult bittern wading in reedbed at Lee Valley Country Park

Sunday, 4 January 2009

Dry, overcast, still - and very, very cold! A mixed bag of 58 bird species, and a herd of fallow deer. A good start to the year! More...

Goosander on water

Thursday, 18 December 2008

A level walk with little mud in mild weather. 38 species were seen. More...

Otter among seaweed

Sunday, 7 December 2008

A full weekend away in Norfolk - good weather, good birds and otters. More...

Dark-bellied brent goose on water at Hayling Island

Sunday, 23 November 2008

On the coach trip to Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, after starting with heavy rain and strong wind, a total of 80 species was seen. More...

Water rail feeding at waters edge

Sunday, 2 November 2008

First impressions - very good! Amwell was a new site for all the small select group who attended. More...

Thames Barge Trip

Saturday, 18 October 2008

A great day out, perfect weather and we saw some birds. More...

Sunday, 21 September 2008

The Group's first trip of the season. A great day out! More...

Wednesday, 21 May 2008

7 attended the John Hurrell walk round Stockers Lake More...

Sunday, 18 May 2008

23 joined the coach trip to Arne More...

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

John Hurrell walk - Croxley Common Moor - 19 March More...

Sunday, 16 March 2008

Harty Ferry - 16 March More...

Sunday, 17 February 2008

Ouse Washes - 17 February More...

Thursday, 14 February 2008

John Hurrell walk - Whippendell Woods - 14 February More...

Sunday, 27 January 2008

Coach Trip to Cley. More...

Tuesday, 15 January 2008

John Hurrell walk, Stockers Lake More...

Sunday, 6 January 2008

Shared transport trip to Fishers Green. More...