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Latest News and Announcements

All four of the Cathedral Peregrines have now hatched, see the links on the left to the webcam and blog
Please be aware that the route to Lagoon No 3 at Middleton Moor will be closed soon for a minimum of two months whilst work is undertaken
   For a link to the RSPB Derby Local Group website click here
The Carsington Bird Club Website now features a new Forum, click here for more details

The Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group website is now available. Click here for details

The bidding for the 2006 Derbyshire Bird Report cover original artwork has now reached £50. Bidding closes on 30 April.

The next Field Trip will be on Sunday 18 May 2008 which will be to North Norfolk and the Brecks probably calling at Lakenheath, and Weeting before heading for the Norfolk coast. Click here for more details
The next Indoor Meeting will be in September. Please check in August for the details of the 2007-2008 Programme
BTO Bird Atlas 2007-11, "Mapping Britian and Ireland's Birds". Work starts on this £1 million project in November 2007. Volunteers are needed for survey field work. click here for more information or contact Dave Budworth
Please note that Rod Key's e-mail address is r_key@sky.com
Please note that the DOS Secretary's e-mail address is steveshaw84MVR@btinternet.com
For information on how you can help the DOS Records Database Project click here
The status of Aston-on-Trent GP: This is a private working gravel pit with permit only access during working hours. The closer pits can be viewed from the A50 slip road with a telescope but no access should be attempted AT ANY TIME (or you will have to explain yourself to the local constabulary)

Gift Aid and payment by Standing Order

If you are a member of the DOS and a Tax Payer, please consider Gift Aid - we can reclaim the tax on subscriptions. If all eligible members filled in a Gift Aid form, we could significantly increase our income at no cost to you.
Also, if you are a member of the DOS, we can cut costs if you pay by Standing Order
 Dave Richardson - Webmaster

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Catch up on all the Peregrine news at Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project here or for live webcam pictures click here

Out Now!!! The Derbyshire Bird Report 2006. 162 pages, Systematic List PLUS Breeding Hen Harriers in the Upper Derwent, Derby Cathedral Pergrines, Glossy Ibis - a new species for the Society. Click here to order

Over 100 records per month are now being regularly submitted via the site. This is quick and simple if you only have a few records to submit -"highlights for the day" for instance so why not give it a go? Either click on the link above or see the Recording page which now also has information on how to computerise your records

If you are a member, you can also notify us of a change of address by clicking on the link above


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