Leader: Dot Jones With its hulking frame of a decommissioned nuclear power station, it may not sound like the best place for a birdwatching trip, but appearances can be deceptive. Its location on the banks of the Severn estuary and the return of parts of the site to nature make it a great place to...
Leader: Simon Ashley An 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....
Leader: Simon Ashley Purple Sandpiper An 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. Portland Bill is a prime location for birdwatching due to its strategic position on migration routes. The topography of the area concentrates...
Leader - Simon Ashley Our primary target will be the elusive Ring Ouzel – these relatives of our more common blackbird, with their distinctive white crescent breasts, habitually make a pit stop en route to areas like Snowdonia and higher mountainous regions. Their appearance here is all too brief, and the middle two weeks of...
Leader: Mike Smart Coombe Hill Meadows, managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, is a prime wetland habitat that attracts a diverse range of bird species. Our visit in April means many of the migrants are fresh in and will be trying to establish their nesting territories. Here's what we can expect to see: Curlew Black-tailed Godwit -...
Leader: Nick Goatman Our first visit is for this year's programme. We're very lucky to have Nick as our guide for the trip. He rarely strays far from Frampton, which has been his local patch for around 20 years; he has recorded well over 200 birds here. It's got a great mix of habitats, including...
Leader: Jeanne Vitkowski A new site for our club - or certainly one we haven't visited for a very long time! Clifton Pits in Worcestershire, England, is a birdwatching hotspot located off the A38 south of Kempsey, known for its main pit and surrounding smaller pits. It is a noted birding location, featuring species like Egyptian...
Leader Amanda Sultan-Black Gloucestershire is a blessed county if you're a birdwatcher; it's home to some of the UK's standout birds. The nightjar is a premier example of this; its appearance at dusk has led to many folktales about its nature. In days gone by, they were referred to as "goatsuckers, steming from an ancient...
Leader: Simon Ashley Martin Down National Nature Reserve: Offers some of the finest chalk downland birding in southern England. June is prime time, with breeding species in full song and the landscape alive with wildflowers. Birds to watch for: Turtle Dove - Sadly a bird in massive decline it's estimated that the UK has lost...
Leader: Nick Goatman Our popular seasonal visits to Frampton continue with a summer exploration of one of Gloucestershire's most productive local birding sites. We're fortunate once again to be joined by local patch expert Nick Goatman, who has spent more than two decades birding Frampton and knows every corner of this remarkable area. Nick...