Meetings and Trips

Saturday 14 September 2019

Willington GP

Leader: Richard Winspear Meet for an 8:30am start in Willington on Meadow Lane (Grid reference 305280) just off the B5008 before the River Trent as you drive towards Repton. This trip is aimed at peak migration time and should last two to three hours. Richard's mobile on the day: 07908 025121 Enquiries: e-mail debsbooler@hotmail.com or 07773 303834

Sunday 2 February 2020

Wiches Oak Water (Aston-on-Trent GP)

Leader: Rod Key - Prior booking required - details will be published closer to the event

Saturday 21 March 2020

Upper Derwentdale

Leader: Andrew Sherwin (01246 221070) Annual Goshawk hunting trip. Meet at 8:00am. Loads to see but expect it to be cold!

Saturday 28 March 2020

Cannock Chase

Leader: Barrie and Anita Staley - Meet at 7:45am in the MARQUIS DRIVE VISITOR CENTRE (SK003151) - DO NOT PAY to park as we will move car parks shortly afterwards. Target species are Woodlark, Raven, raptors, woodpeckers and possibly Crossbill. For more information contact: Barrie or Anita Staley 01283 567325 / 07889 800126 e-mail: barriestaley@outlook.com

Tuesday 21 April 2020

Drakelow Nature Reserve

Leader: "Syd" Garton - Meet 6:45pm for 7:00pm start An evening visit to watch the regular roosting birds arrive that spend the night on Drakelow NR

If attending please contact Syd in advance on 07879 947804 so you can be met at the main gate to the old Drakelow Power Station (grid ref: SK 229 191) at 18:45 and not be locked out (unless you are a permit holder, or already have the DWT gate number). The main gate is on the minor road between Walton-on-Trent and Stapenhill, near Burton-upon-Trent

Sunday 26 April 2020

Whisby Nature Park LWT

Leader: Alan Wragg - Meet in the car park 7:20am for a prompt 7:30am start Whisby Nature Park lies on the south-western outskirts of Lincoln. Expect to see Nightingales and many spring warblers, The Park has brown tourist signs from the A46 Travel time from Derby is around one hour.

Saturday 2 May 2020

Arnfield Reservoir and Swallows Wood

Leader: Peter Carefoot - Meet 8:15am for prompt 8:30am start Swallows Wood is a nature reserve north of Arnfield Reservoir bordering farmed moorland. TThe walk will take in some pastures through to Arnfield settlement and back to the fishery. Here the shop has toilets for the disabled and refreshments including excellent coffee. The walk will be a leisurely stroll of about 2 miles. Arnfield Reservoir and Swallows Wood are located on the edge of Tintwistle Village For more details contact Peter on 01457 238664 or petercarefoot@talktalk.net. Mobile on the day 07702 232518.

Sunday 10 May 2020

Coombes Valley RSPB

Leader: Deb Booler - Meet at 8:15am for a prompt 8:30am start at the Visitor Centre for a trip which will last roughly three hours. Coombes Valley RSPB Reserve is a delightful reserve set in mature oak woodland and in the spring it is an excellent place to see and hear Pied Flycatcher and Redstart

Note that the reserve has rough tracks and steep hills so please wear suitable footwear; toilets available in the Centre. For more information please contact Deb on debsbooler@hotmail.com or 07773 303834

Saturday 23 May 2020

Crowden

Leader: Peter Carefoot - Meet 7.45am for a prompt 8:00am start The Crowden Caravan and Camp site car-park is on the busy Woodhead Road (A628) approximately 6 miles east of Glossop, Grid Ref SK073994.

For more details phone Peter on 01457 238664 or petercarefoot@talktalk.net. Mobile on the day Mobile 07702 232518 (reception in the area is poor)

That's it for this season

Check back in September for the new season