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SUMMARY:River Frome: Dippers\, Kingfishers\, and Otters!
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Simon Ashley\nAn early spring walk along the River Frome in Stroud. As winter recedes\, the local birdlife becomes more active\, offering a perfect opportunity to witness some of our most charismatic river and woodland species. This flat\, accessible walk takes us through a variety of rich habitats\, each with its own special residents. \nOur journey will follow a well-made path that showcases a woodland stream\, a historic canal\, and an old mill pond\, ensuring a diversity of sightings. \nTarget Species & Habitats \n\nThe Frome: The highlight for me will be the fast-flowing woodland stream\, the perfect habitat for the Dipper. We have an excellent chance of seeing this unique bird\, which is here year-round. This is one of the key sites on the Dipper Project we heard about recently.\nCanal: The adjacent canal offers a different\, calmer environment. We’ll be keeping a sharp eye out for a flash of electric blue as the resident Kingfisher patrols its territory. This is also a prime spot for the ever-charming Grey Wagtail\, and we may even be lucky enough to find a secretive Water Rail that have overwintered.\nMill Pond: The old mill pond is a magnet for waterfowl. We’ll be looking for the stunningly ornate Mandarin Duck\, along with Little Grebe and Little Egrets.\nWoodland: As we walk\, we’ll be listening for the high-pitched calls of Goldcrests and Treecreepers\, and we’ll scan the alders for flocks of  Siskin and Redwing.\n\nA Bonus Encounter! \nThis stretch of the Frome is home to a resident Otter family! While they are elusive\, they are occasionally seen\, so we will be keeping our eyes peeled for any signs of their presence. \nTrip Details \n\nMeeting Time: 9:30 AM\nMeeting Point: By Travis Perkins at Wallbridge\, Stroud.\nTerrain: The walk is mostly flat on good paths\, with one short section along the river that may be muddy\, so please wear appropriate footwear.\nLunch (Optional): After our walk\, we have the fantastic option to head to the nearby Stroud Brewery for a well-earned lunch and refreshments.
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LOCATION:River Frome\, Wallbridge\, Stroud\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Portland Bill - First Spring Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Simon Ashley\nPurple Sandpiper\nAn Early start\, but it should be worth it. We’ll head straight down to the southerly promontory – We will be sea watching looking out for early migrants. \nPortland Bill is a prime location for birdwatching due to its strategic position on migration routes. The topography of the area concentrates offshore seabird passage. The west side of the Bill consists primarily of sea cliffs which provide excellent vantage points for seawatching\, especially during spring and autumn migration periods. The Portland Bird Observatory regularly records migrant species\, with numbers varying according to weather conditions and season. Spring migrants typically begin arriving from March onwards\, \nBirds we hope to see:\nSeabirds\n\nFulmar\nKittiwake\nMediterranean Gull\nCommon Gull\nGannet\nManx Shearwater\nGuillemot\nRazorbill\nShag\nCormorant\n\nWaders\n\nPurple Sandpiper\nDunlin\nWhimbrel\nGrey Plover\nSanderling\nOystercatcher\nRinged Plover\nTurnstone\nCurlew\nRedshank\nCommon Sandpiper\n\nEarly Migrants\n\nChiffchaff\nWillow Warbler\nBlackcap\nWheatear\nSwallow\nHouse Martin\nSand Martin\nYellow Wagtail\nWhite Wagtail\n\nResident and Other Birds\n\nLittle Owl\nEurasian Skylark\nEurasian Kestrel\nEuropean Stonechat\nGoldcrest\nSong Thrush\nBlackbird\nRobin\nDunnock\nWren\nRock Pipit\nMeadow Pipit\nLinnet\nGoldfinch\n\nOffshore Passage Birds\n\nCommon Scoter\nRed-throated Diver\nGreat Northern Diver\nArctic Skua\nGreat Skua\nSandwich Tern\nCommon Tern\nArctic Tern\n\nWe’ll also visit the estuary scrapes at Ferry Bridge and finish off with a visit to Lodmoor or Radipole Lake. \nWe plan to return by about 6:00 pm. \nNorthern Wheatear Frank Vassen from Brussels\, Belgium\, CC BY 2.0\, via Wikimedia Commons\n  \n 
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LOCATION:Portland Bill\, Portland Bill Lighthouse\, Bill\, Portland\, Dorset\, DT5 2JT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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