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September 2019
Car Trip to Blacktoft Sands
Meet in the car park at 9am. This is an RSPB site that offers a good selection of wetland birds. It is well known for the large number of Marsh Harriers that are resident here. Bring sandwiches and a drink. Coffee may be available at the small visitors centre.
Find out more »October 2019
Presentation – A Desert Country by the Sea
Tom Lawson from York gives us a presentation on Namibia, an area we don't often hear about.
Find out more »Car Trip to Spurn/Kilnsea Wetlands
This is one of our favourite trips. Spurn is a well-known site for migratory birds and you can sometimes get more unusual species here. Kilnsea Wetlands is very good for wetland birds. There is a cafe with a good range of food available. We may also visit Sammys Point by the side of the Humer. Meet in the car park outside Easington Church.
Find out more »Car Trip to Tophill Low
The group has not been here for some time. It's near Driffield on the way to Bridlington. There is an entry fee of £3.25 which includes parking. Bring your own sandwiches and drink. Meet in the car park at 9am.
Find out more »November 2019
Presentation ‘Farming for Wildlife’ by Nicholas Watts (Vine House Farm, Spalding)
Find out why we have lost so much wildlife and how we can reverse the loss.
Find out more »Car trip to Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Retford DN22 8SG
Due to the weather this event has been cancelled.
Find out more »December 2019
Presentation ‘Those Clucking Galliformes’ by Sue Clifton + Xmas Social + Quiz
Hopefully, the title will intrigue you enough to come and find out what it's all about. There is also a quiz and a chance to have a chat.
Find out more »Car Trip to Adwick Washlands
As this is our last event of the year and just before Xmas, we not only do a bit of bird watching but we also indulge in a meal and get together afterwards at Pastures Lodge in Mexborough. The meal is optional. Adwick Washlands is on Furlong Road, Harlington (S64 0JJ).
Find out more »January 2020
Presentation ‘The work of the BTO and the Garden Birdwatch’ by John Preston
This is a replacement talk to the one advertised in the programme.
Find out more »Car Trip to Rufford Park (NG22 9DF)
This is our annual early year trip to Rufford to hopefully see some hawfinches. Note the earlier meeting time to give us a better chance of seeing the birds. There is also, usually, a good selection of woodland and water birds to be seen. There are 2 cafes on-site for those who don't want to bring their own refreshments.
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