Group Details For Birdwatching
Group Description :
We meet at locations which vary through the seasons depending on what wildlife is about. Whilst most of the sites we visit are fairly close to Peterborough, we do visit a few more distant sites up to about 35 miles away. Walks are sedate ambles at "birdwatching pace", none are particularly strenuous. Suitable clothing and footwear is essential for conditions on the day. You will need a pair of binoculars and a telescope will be useful at some of the larger sites. We are an informal, sociable group and beginners are welcome as well as experienced birders. Whilst we are mainly a birdwatching group, there are opportunities to see all other forms of flora and fauna.
We will walk a circular route through the NNR and adjacent forestry. Some of the paths on the reserve are still rather wet and muddy. I will choose a route to avoid the worst of this, but waterproof shoes will be needed. There are no facilities on the reserve.
Our main targe is to listen for Nightingale and warblers. On recent visits, I have heard a number of Nightingales singing and warbler species such as Chiffchaff, Willow W, Blackcap, Garden W and Whitethroat. We might also hope to find Lesser Whitethroat, but they seem a bit thin on the ground this year. There should also be a good range of woodland and hedgerow birds and the wildflowers, insects, etc are well worth looking at.
Future meetings
Wednesday 7th May, Castor Hanglands
Meet at 10:30am on Wednesday 7th April at the parking place by the entrance to Castor Hanglands NNR on Helpston Road (TF125016). This is about 8 miles from Peterborough. You can get there from the A47 by turning off through Castor and Ailsworth. In Ailsworth, turn right on to Helpston Road. Alternatively, from Bretton Way, take the turning for the Crematorium and Marholm. Proceed through Marholm and then turn left on to Helpston Road about 2 miles beyond the village. Please avoid blocking the gate across the track when parking - it is in pretty frequent use.We will walk a circular route through the NNR and adjacent forestry. Some of the paths on the reserve are still rather wet and muddy. I will choose a route to avoid the worst of this, but waterproof shoes will be needed. There are no facilities on the reserve.
Our main targe is to listen for Nightingale and warblers. On recent visits, I have heard a number of Nightingales singing and warbler species such as Chiffchaff, Willow W, Blackcap, Garden W and Whitethroat. We might also hope to find Lesser Whitethroat, but they seem a bit thin on the ground this year. There should also be a good range of woodland and hedgerow birds and the wildflowers, insects, etc are well worth looking at.
Future meetings
- Wed 4th June - Rutland Water
Group Contact and Session Information :
| Group Leader(s) : | Stuart Ball |
| Groups Coordinator : | Group Coordinator : Adrienne Just |
| Group Status : | Vacancies |
| Venue : | THE GREAT OUTDOORS, AA11AA |
| Frequency : | Monthly on the First Wednesdays |
| Time of Session : | 10:30 to 12:30 |