Category Archives: Guided Walks

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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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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Guided Bird Walk June 4th

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Steve Slack

Guided Bird Walk – Saturday June 4th 12 hardy souls left the West Bank Car Park at 9.30 for a gentle summery stroll around our beautiful countryside. Unfortunately, it was very much an overcast day with that chilly wind still … Continue reading →

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October Guided Walk

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steve Slack

14 hardy members took to the October guided walk along the reservoir West Bank, around Brackenfield, behind Carr Wood and sensibly avoiding Top Farm. A total of 36 species were recorded. Blackbird, Blue Tit, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk -March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Steve Slack

On a morning which started grey before brightening up with blue sky and fluffy clouds, a group of 23 set off from the West Bank Car Park under the leadership of Paul Beard. After heading North –West with Ashover Hay … Continue reading →

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September 2016 Guided Walk Report

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Steve Slack

22 stalwart people turned out for the September walk on an overcast day. Our leader, Paul Beard, had had to withdraw through illness at the last minute (hope you are better soon, Paul) and it took several dedicated members that … Continue reading →

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Monthly Bird Walk – Sat July 4th 9.30

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Steve Slack

Our Monthly Bird Walk, open and free to Members and non Members alike will start from the Ogston Reservoir West Bank Car Park at 9.30 this Saturday.  As usual, Paul Beard will lead us and identification advice is always on … Continue reading →

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