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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 
URL:https://dbwps.org/event/portland-bill-first-spring-migrants/
LOCATION:Portland Bill\, Portland Bill Lighthouse\, Bill\, Portland\, Dorset\, DT5 2JT
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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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.
URL:https://dbwps.org/event/river-frome-dippers-kingfishers-and-otters/
LOCATION:River Frome\, Wallbridge\, Stroud\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Oldbury on Severn
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Dot Jones\nWith 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 visit. \nIn February\, you can expect to see a variety of bird species. \n\nWaders and Waterfowl: The expansive mudflats exposed at low tide are a major draw for many species. Look for Shelduck\, Redshank\, and Lapwing\, which are often seen on the reserve. Little Grebe can also be found here.\nRaptors: The pylons and the old reactor towers are excellent vantage points for spotting birds of prey. Peregrine Falcons are known to use these structures. We might also be lucky enough to see Goshawks\, Red Kites\, and other raptors in the area. Ravens are also a common sight around the pylons.\nOther Species: Over 100 species of birds have been recorded at the site\, a regular visitor in the winter is the Black Redstart\, often spotted amongst the abandoned buildings.  And you never know – a couple of years ago\, an Alpine swift used the cooling towers as a roosting spot for 3 days.\n\nThis will be a self-drive/lift-share – logistics via our WhatsApp group.  Arrive on site at 9:30am \nA flat walk\, paths can be muddy at this time of year – so stout boots\, waterproofs and warm clothing are a must.
URL:https://dbwps.org/event/oldbury-on-severn/
LOCATION:Oldbury on Severn\, Oldbury Naite\, Oldbury-on-Severn\, Bristol\, BS35 1RQ
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Starlings on the Somerset Levels
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Amanda Sultan-Black\nGet ready for a spectacular natural event!  We’re headed to RSPB Ham Wall in the Somerset Levels\, one of the best places in the country to witness the breathtaking winter starling murmurations. We have planned our visit for early February to maximise our chances of seeing this incredible aerial display. If our timing is right\, we could be treated to the sight of hundreds of thousands of starlings performing their mesmerising “ballet” as they come in to roost. \nBut that’s not all! We’ll spend the early afternoon exploring other parts of the reserve\, where we’ll have a good chance of spotting and hearing the elusive bittern. The reserve is also a haven for a wide variety of wintering ducks and waders. We’ll keep a lookout for predators like Marsh Harriers and peregrines that are often seen marauding the skies. \nTo make the day even better\, we’ve booked a table for a delicious\, great-value Sunday roast at the Ring of Bells in Moorlinch at 12:00 pm. \nWhat could be a better way to spend a winter day? \nWe will coordinate lifts and lunch orders through our WhatsApp group.
URL:https://dbwps.org/event/starlings-on-the-somerset-levels/
LOCATION:Ham Wall\, Meare\, Ashcott\, Glastonbury\, BA6 9SX
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SUMMARY:Frampton in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Nick Goatman\nYou may have just finished the last of the turkey\, and your body weight might just be 80% mince pies but it’s time to shake out of that post-festive stupor and get your year list off to a cracking start.  What better way to do it than with our ever-popular seasonal trip to Frampton\, led by local patch officianado Nick Goatman? \nFrampton\, with its diverse range of habitats\, offers a great opportunity to see some excellent birds. At the time of posting\, there was a Yellow-browed Warbler on site.  The Yellow-browed Warbler is a tiny bird from Siberia\, characterised by its distinctive yellow “eyebrow.” Finding one in Gloucestershire now is pretty unusual; though\, eerily\, there was one here last January.  The bird is completely lost! Instead of flying southeast to spend the winter in warm places like Thailand\, it took a wrong turn and flew to the west to England. \nIn addition to this little gem\, we should see good numbers of wildfowl\, ducks\, egrets\, geese and swans together with an assortment of other birds. We meet at the car park art the end of the green at 8:30am \n 
URL:https://dbwps.org/event/frampton-in-winter/
LOCATION:Frampton on Severn\, Watery Ln\, The Green\, Frampton on Severn\, GL2 7DZ\, United Kingdom
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