Supporting events
Preview of next season's indoor programme
Indoor meetings organiser Bob Titman has been busy lining up a varied programme lectures for our indoor meetings in 2008 and 2009. Non-members are welcome to attend the meetings at the Post Office Social Club, Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, starting at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm). There is the opportunity to buy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the club bar before the meeting and at the interval.
Here’s a sneak preview of what we can look forward to:
September 30, 2008
Life Over 1,000ft. A talk looking at British birds living the high life, presented by Keith Offord, a nationally acclaimed photographer, writer, tour leader and conservationist. Not to be missed. We expect a big crowd for this lecture, so please arrive early.
A calling Curlew, photographed by Keith Offord. This large wader breeds in upland areas of the British Isles but in winter it is more widely distributed in coastal areas.
October 28, 2008
Natural History of Whittlesey Brick Pits. Philip Parker, environmental consultant looks at the range of wildlife recorded in the Brick Pits from the Jurassic Period to the modern day, and steps being taken to protect and enhance it within the current working environment.
November 25, 2008
An Interactive Look at Gardens and Birds presented by one of the club’s favourite speakers Tony Bates, Bourne’s best known photographer, lecturer and conservationist.
December Christmas social
This year we will be up to date using the club’s digital projector, but will still include quizzes, photos, food and lot of fun.
January 27, 2009
Birding around Europe. David Lingard, who is the UK representative of LIPU (Italy's RSPB) talks about his travels and brings us up to date with bird conservation in Italy.
February 24, 2009
To be confimed.
March 31, 2009
From the Dummer-See to the Camargue. Presented by Nick Williams, an acclaimed photographer, lecturer and author and tourleader. Those of you who remember Nick’s previous audio-visual presentation will no doubt be looking forward to this talk.
April 28, 2009
Club AGM followed by Around the World in 30 Days (South America, Australia and Africa) presented by our very own Trevor Williams.
Field trip programme 2008-2009
| Date | Venue | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| October 5 | Titchwell & Snettisham, Norfolk | Brian Lawrence |
| November ? | WWT Welney | Martin Coates |
| December 14 | Local lakes | Brian Lawrence |
| January 4 | New Year in Norfolk | Trevor Williams/Brian Lawrence |
| February 1 | Attenborough LNR, Notts | Brian Lawrence |
| March 22 | Freiston RSPB reserve, Lincs | TBC |
| April 19 | Graffham Water/Paxton Pits | David Cromack |
| May 17 | Minsmere RSPB, Suffolk (coach trip) | Brian Lawrence |
| June 13 | Dersingham Bog nightjars | Nicola Orchard |
More information about each trip will be posted closer to the date of the event. For details of start times and assembly points, please contact Brian Lawrence on 07798 683 503.
Mid-week Local Walks
Non-members are cordially invited to join our gentle-paced midweek walks at birding sites close to Peterborough – they are a great opportunity to learn the skills of finding birds, fieldcraft and identification and to discover the wealth of great places on our doorstep.
Tuesday, October 14: Join Roger Teasdale as he explores Maxey Pits, the gravel extraction site that has produced a string or unusual bird sightings in recent months. Meet at the Etton Road area of hard standing (map ref: 140 076) at 10am.
Friday, October 24: Club chairman David Cromack will lead a walk looking at the wildfowl on Blatherwyke village pond (a noted site for Mandarin Ducks in the past) and then on to Deenethorpe to seek out Red Kites and other raptors. Park carefully just outside Blatherwyke on the minor road heading towards Kings Cliffe (pond is visible over stone wall). 10am start.
See for yourself the success of the Northamptonshire Red Kite reintroduction programme on our mid-week walk in October. Credit: Steve Knell
Monday, November 24: Wintering birds will be well established at Ferry Meadows, so if you’d like to study wildfowl, gulls and waders, join David Cromack outside the Visitor Centre at 10am. The walk will include the nature reserve area and the two main lakes.
Tuesday, December 9: Roger Teasdale will again be the walk leader – venue still to be confirmed.
For more information contact David Cromack on 01733 566 815.