Author Archives: Steve Slack

2024 FEES

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Steve Slack

Just a reminder that the membership fees are now £15 for a single member and £20 for a joint

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For Sale -Tripod

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Steve Slack

Velbon Sherpa 600R tripod with a PH 157Q one touch pan head , a quick release plate and a Hc25/28 hide clamp. Price £60:00 Contact Don Musgrave 07851446493 email donmusgrave13@icloud .com

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Guided Walk Saturday June 3rd

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Steve Slack

12 of us set off on a beautiful sunny morning, along the West Bank, through Brackenfield, down to the Amber, over the railway (unusually quiet due to strike action), through the fishing lakes and across the fields and back. Species … Continue reading →

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Whisby and Langford Lowfields – May 17th 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Steve Slack

Rather down on numbers this week but glorious weather for a stroll looking at birds. It can be a hard life at times! First stop Whisby Nature Park. Target species – the beautiful Nightingale, once heard, never forgotten! However, there … Continue reading →

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Padley Gorge and Barbrook – May 10th 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Steve Slack

A gaggle of 14 (actually 12 with two laggards catching up with us later) assembled at the usual parking spot at the top of Padley Gorge. After a healthy debate about the weather forecast (everyone seemed to have a different … Continue reading →

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Bird Walk April 1st 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Steve Slack

12 hardy souls endured a chilly morning walk around the Brackenfield Loop. 45 species were recorded as follows – Sand Martin, Oystercatcher, Grey Heron, Black-headed Gull, Buzzard, Magpie, Bullfinch, Coot, Lapwing, Chiffchaff, Cormorant, Canada Goose, Long-tailed Tit, Goldeneye, Great Created … Continue reading →

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Monthly Guided Walk Nov 5 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Steve Slack

Ably led by Andy Marshall, a party of 10 enjoyed this month’s walk on a damp grey morning along the reservoir West Bank and around Brackenfield Green. 40 species were noted – Redwing, Robin, Coal Tit, Chaffinch, Mute Swan, Cormorant, … Continue reading →

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Monthly Bird Walk October 1st

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Steve Slack

After the rain the day before, this month’s walk was restricted to tarmac, along Ogston New Road to Brackenfield, around the village lanes and back. 11 members attended and enjoyed a mild, sunny and clear, 3 hour walk! Species recorded … Continue reading →

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Saturday 23rd July

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Steve Slack

m & f Kingfisher. 3 Common Tern, 2 Oystercatcher, Whitethroat, Linnet, Common Sandpiper, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, juv Redshank, 8 Chiffchaff, 2 Garden Warbler, 3 Pochard, 5 Gadwall, 3 Common Buzzard, 2 Yellow Legged Gull, 44 Lesser Black-backed Gull, … Continue reading →

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Friday 22nd July

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Steve Slack

2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, juv Sedge Warbler, juv Reed Warbler, Tree Creeper

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