Category Archives: Trip Reports

Ogston Bird Club runs a full programme of trips throughout the year, details of which can be found on the Trips page. Below is an archive of trip reports.

RSPB Old Moor Trip Report – Thu 27th Oct

The 07:30 arrival time for the early birds seemed to be quite frankly ridiculous while driving up the M1 in heavy traffic and pouring rain and to make matters worse, it was dark. The leader messed up by being half … Continue reading

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RSPB Frampton Marsh Trip Report – Sun 14th Aug

Five brave souls withstood the blazing sun to spend about six hours at Frampton. As usual,  the reserve delivered an impressive spectacle particularly impressing some who had never been before. The star of the show was undoubtedly the North American … Continue reading

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Trip Report – Nightjar Evening 26th May 22

23 members (a record in recent years) assembled on Flash Lane in midge free conditions and were treated to brilliant close views of Nightjars which on occasion flew over their heads. In addition, there were plenty of Tree Pipits and … Continue reading

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Trip Report to Lawrence Field & Padley Gorge – 12th May 22

The annual Padley Gorge trip was scheduled for Wednesday 11th May but was postponed for a day due to inclement weather. Nine intrepid devotees arrived on Thursday morning which was dry and overcast but with a chill wind. Thanks to … Continue reading

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Trip Report for Whisby and Langford Lowfields – 19th May 22

This was a very enjoyable excursion led again by Steve Slack. The weather was fine when we convened at Whisby Nature Park, an excellent site of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust not least because of the fine café and facilities on arrival. … Continue reading

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Trip Report Annesley Pit Top

Eight members had good weather for this morning excursion which as in previous years delivered Black-necked Grebes – we counted six adults. We also witnessed some interesting behaviour, presumed to be courtship similar to their larger cousins the Great Crested … Continue reading

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Trip Report Blacktoft Sands – 21st July 22

Thirteen members had a really enjoyable time with some superb birding. Early morning, surprise rain had cleared by the time we arrived but the day remained overcast but clear and not roasting hot as per recent days. After a short … Continue reading

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Budby Common Trip Report – 9/3/22

Ten members arrived on time at 08:30 at Budby Pumping Station car park in spite of the heavy traffic. The weather was fine, although with strong winds forecast, the leader wasn’t optimistic that we’d see any Woodlarks. However, as we … Continue reading

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Rufford Trip Report 10/2/22

12 folk turned out for this tip, 10 of whom made the 07:30 start braving the cold. However, this was richly rewarded when after only 10 minutes, 7 Hawfinches flew in and stayed for about 20 minutes giving good views. … Continue reading

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Rutland Water trip report 29/1/22

12 members enjoyed both a discounted rate to enter the reserve and reasonable weather although a tad windy.  All in all, 56 species were seen, 4 down on that clocked the last time we ran a trip here but this … Continue reading

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