Category Archives: Guided Walk Reports

A guided bird walk in the Ogston Reservoir area is held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9:30am from the West Bank Car Park (near the Sailing Club). The walk is open to members and non-members, and no charge is made. The walk may be cancelled at short notice if the forecast is for bad weather.

6th May 2017 Guided Walk Report

Thanks to Wendy Dyson for the recording on the walk. An excellent list of 69 species were seen. Reed Bunting, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Lapwing, Goldfinch, Swift, Sand Martin, Swallow, Little Ringed Plover, Coot, Magpie, Redshank, Cormorant, Herring Gull, … Continue reading

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1st April 2017 walk

Gadwall, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Crow, Sand Martin, Swallow, L B backed Gull, Goldeneye, Graylag Goose, Robin, Chiff Chaff, Lapwing, Blue tit, Teal, Snipe, Wood pigeon, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Reed Bunting, Mandarin Duck, Oystercatcher, Mallard, Coot, Little Grebe, Grey … Continue reading

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March 2017 – Guided walk report

After a day of continuous rain it was something of a surprise when the walk leader, Paul Beard, set off in search of “plenty of mud”. The dire predictions proved to be wildly overstated and all of the 20+ party … Continue reading

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February 2017 – Guided walk report

Nigel Cater stood in for our regular leader and set out with a large party of 27, on a sunny but rather cold day, for the complete circuit of the reservoir in the usual anti-clockwise direction. This report currently lists … Continue reading

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7th January 2017 Guided Walk.

The first walk of 2017 took place on a mild, dry day. Paul Beard led a group of sixteen adults and two children to Brackenfield and back. A total of 48 species were seen. Species: Blackbird, Buzzard, Black-headed Gull, Bullfinch, … Continue reading

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December 2016 – Guided Walk Report

Paul Beard lead the way on the Brackenfield loop; anticlockwise for most of the participants this month. Windless conditions meant it was relatively pleasant for December. The sheer abundance of birdlife between the West Bank car park and the church … Continue reading

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1st October 2016 Guided bird walk report

Leader : Nigel Cater Participants : 23 Conditions : Still and bright becoming dull and misty Birds : Blackbird , Black-headed Gull, Bluetit , Bullfinch , Buzzard , Canada Goose , Carrion Crow , Chaffinch , Chiffchaff , Coal Tit … Continue reading

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July 2016 Guided walk report

There was a good turn out of around 25 people for the July walk, led by Paul Beard. Following recent heavy rain, with more forecast for midday, there were no objectors to the choice of the ever popular Brackenfield loop. … Continue reading

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June 2016 Guided walk report

The first half of this month’s ‘guided’ walk resembled a mystery tour. The stand-in guide had got it into his head to investigate some of the paths that he did not recall the walk taking in the last nine years. … Continue reading

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May 2016 Guided walk report

This month’s walk got off to a disappointingly chilly start and the “moderate” air quality didn’t give the best viewing conditions over the reservoir. Nevertheless the morning gradually warmed up, and with 22 pairs of eyes available the all-time May … Continue reading

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