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Meet in the car park, TN13 3DH for a Spring visit to see early flowers, butterflies & maybe herons on the nest. where yee-ha meets ole” by Ralph & Brenda Todd. Well known speakers to our group talking about southern California, Texas & northern Mexico. Meet at the lighthouse car park, TN29 9NA, to visit the beach. Later to the RSPB reserve, TN29 9PN, for a variety of wildfowl.
THE HEBRIDES” by Paul Hale. Paul is a much travelled naturalist known for his stentorian commentaries. hares & other wildlife” by Russel Miles. Russel spends hours photographing hares and has amassed some interesting & beautiful pictures of these intriguing creatures. Meet at Dartford Library, DA1 1ET Some ‘urban’ birding through the park, along the River Darenth & around Brooklands Lake. Meet at reserve car park ME12 3RW. Wintering wildfowl, raptors, waders and hares in the fields. There is an entry fee and numbers may be limited. Meet in car park ME13 0QA. Reed buntings, bearded tits & warblers in the reed beds. Early returning waders on the scrape. Leaders: Irene & Terry
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Adventures in BIRDING” by Barry Wright. Barry will take us on more of his adventures mixing anecdotes and the birds he found along the way. We finish our year’s walks at RSPB Dungeness, where charges apply to the main reserve unless you bring along your RSPB membership card. The RSPB is asking members of the public to submit their best wildlife images for possible publication in its 2025 calendar.
Meet outside the car park off Salt Lane, ME3 7SX. Passage waders, such as whimbrel and sandpipers, with gulls and terns. Insect repellent recommended. BIRDS OF KIRINDY FOREST, MADAGASCAR” by Clive Nuttman. A new speaker for our group showing the wonderful bird life of a little-known area. a selection of charismatic birds” by André Farrar. Turtle Doves, Nightjars, Red Kites, Swifts etc., etc. The winners will be chosen by the RSPB's team of judges. The three top photos, as chosen by the judges, will also receive the following prizes: We will start at the SRC Hanson hide across from the estate (no charges apply) where glossy ibis have been viewed for most of the year. We will then visit the main reserve where we should hopefully see a number of seabirds and wildfowl. Try counting the cormorants!AGM followed by “ THE TURTLE DOVE PROJECT” by Nicole Khan. Conservation Officer, Nicole, will talk about the RSPB’s efforts to protect these charming birds both nationally & internationally. Meet in the car park off Salt Lane , ME3 7SU. Cliffe attracts winter waders, wildfowl and birds of prey. Leader: Trevor There are various options for the length of walks, from a minimum of 1.5 miles. Full facilities by the car park, café, toliets etc. Turn right after Ebbsfleet Football ground into Lower Rd & park beyond ’Britannia Metals’ DA11 9BB. A haven for wildlife with a reed bed used by marsh harriers, grey herons & reed warblers. We will walk about 4 miles so bring lunch, which we will consume in a hide. Birds to look for are waders and raptors, including owls.