Author Archives: Martin Kaye

Guided Walk 4th September 2021

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Martin Kaye

The walk was well attended by 14 people. We did the loop around the reservoir which took about three hours. Thirty three species were seen, the highlights being a large flock of Hirundines over the car park, mainly Sand Martin … Continue reading →

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Frampton Trip Report – 15/8/21

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Martin Kaye

Seventeen folk enjoyed Frampton Marsh in glorious warm sunny weather. On the way to the sea wall, the first bird of note was a Curlew Sandpiper in almost full breeding plumage and this held up proceedings for a while delaying … Continue reading →

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Annesley Pit Top Trip Report – 17/6/21

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Martin Kaye

Initially the weather was quite cool and still, which didn’t encourage raptors to take to the air. Nonetheless 17 members enjoyed an interesting trip with plenty to see. All in all 52 bird species were identified plus an occasional dragonfly … Continue reading →

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Whisby – Langford Lowfields Trip Report 17/5/21

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Martin Kaye

Eleven members enjoyed very pleasant conditions at Whisby and with great expectations, set off to find Nightingales. Pausing by the first lake, a scan of the noisy colony of Black-headed Gulls failed to find a single Mediterranean Gull so onward … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Field Trip Report 13/5/21

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Martin Kaye

The trip started badly for two of the twelve members who had signed up, when their car broke down. In one way they were fortunate in that they were stranded next to some woodland and had views of both Pied … Continue reading →

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Cutthroat Bridge Trip Report – 26/4/21

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Martin Kaye

The first trip since the lockdown restrictions were eased benefitted from glorious weather, cloudless skies and only a gentle breeze. These factors probably resulted in 16 members turning up (a record number in recent years) and also perhaps, contributed to … Continue reading →

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OBC Hides reopened 2nd Dec

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Coronavirus Pandemic. Second National Lock-down ends on 2 December 2020 Just at present things don’t seem to be getting any easier with the pandemic. The guidelines are unavoidably changing quite frequently. Let’s hope the news of the vaccines proves to be … Continue reading →

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Scope for sale

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Martin Kaye

For the following item contact Richard Lowe 0n 07800511970. Swarovski ATX95 telescope Objective Module (only). Excellent condition, complete with end caps and original box. £1000.  

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Report on Frampton Marsh trip – 16/8/20

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Eight members for a Frampton trip might be regarded as disappointing but this was the first OBC visit since Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ was relaxed. Also, the weather forecast was decidedly dodgy. However, after a wet drive, the weather improved approaching the … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Budby Common – 12th March 2020

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Martin Kaye

Twelve members turned up on a beautiful sunny day but with a howling gale blowing across the common, birding was not going to be easy.  In spite of everything, the party managed to clock 48 species.  As we climbed the … Continue reading →

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