Field Trips depart from the bus bay beside the Copthorne Hotel, Paradise Circus, Birmingham (maps here 
) prompt at the times stated.
Food and drink should be brought and waterproofs. Appropriate clothing and footwear, to guard against the elements, is recommended.
Please note that the 48-seat coach can become fully booked, so non-arrivals on the day can deny those on the waiting list the chance to enjoy the trip. Please contact us — however late — if you cannot honour a booking. On Sunday morning call Ray Davis' mobile: 07762 061603 with any late cancellations. Thank you.
Please contact us for further details.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 06:30 PM. Cost £16.00
Prime inland reservoir with lagoons, marshy margins, fields and woodland to provide a wide range of species to start the year. The cost includes reserve entrance fee.
Includes £3.80 reserve cost.
Depart: 08:00 AM. Expected return: 07:00 PM. Cost £13.00
A return visit to this prime reserve that has been significantly extended. It offers a mix of woodland,pools, reedbed and scrub with a wide range of woodland birds, wildfowl and waders and always the possibility of bittern.
Depart: 08:00 AM. Expected return: 07:00 PM. Cost £12.00
The regular visit to this Gloucestershire site at the time of peak activity offering prospect of displaying Goshawk, finding Hawfinch and Crossbill, admiring spectacular Mandarin and good views of Peregrine and other woodland species.
We will stay at the Best Western Passage Hotel at Kingsteignton - a change from our usual Hotel at Dawlish Warren. The cost is £45.00 per person per night for half board for those sharing a room and £60 for singles. Payment in full for the 2 nights is required by February15th - by cheque made out to West Midland Bird Club (WMBC). February 15th is also the latest date for bookings to be taken. These conditions are necessary to meet the more reasonable charges of the new venue and assist our administration of the cost.
Travel by own transport to meet at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm.
Centred near Kingsteignton we will search for local specialities and lingering wintering species, as well as the first summer migrants and rarities that may be present.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:30 PM. Cost £12.00
A further visit to this coastal wetland reserve with reedbed, large freshwater scrapes and wet grassland that was enjoyed by all when we made a September visit. Spring wader movement and incoming summer vistors should make for a birdwatching treat.
Depart: 08:00 AM. Expected return: 07:30 PM. Cost: min £16, max £18
The Conwy estuary and wetlands followed by parkland and woodland promise potential for warblers of reed, scrub and wood with waders, wildfowl, Redstart, Pied Flycatcher and hopefully Wood Warbler.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:30 PM. Cost: min £18, max £22
The flagship RSPB reserve offering prime coastal aspect with shingle beach, lagoons, scrapes, reedbed and woodland. A feast of birds are in prospect with the likes of Bearded Tit, Marsh Harrier, Avocet, Hobby, Little Tern and more! Be sure to have your RSPB card with you as there is a small charge for non-members.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:00 PM. Cost: min £20, max £24
In search of rare British breeding birds we start at Weeting Heath hoping for Stone Curlew and possibly Woodlark. In the afternoon we search Lakenheath RSPB for Golden Oriole in the poplar plantations and Crane and Bittern in the extended reedbeds.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:30 PM. Cost: min £18, max £22
Freshwater reedbeds, scrapes and meadows at Titchfield near the sea give possibilities of waders, Bearded Tit, Cetti's Warbler and Water Rail. Migrant terns are a possibility. Coastal grazing marsh with views over mudflats of Langstone Harbour at Farlington promises waders and wildfowl with potential for migrants and rarities.
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:30 PM. Cost: min £16, max £20
A mix of fresh and saltwater marshes, sand dunes and shore on the northern edge of the Wash and beside the North Sea attracts waders, wildfowl seabirds as well passage migrants and rarities! Reserve entrance fee is included in the cost.
Cost is £67.25 per person per night. Full payment of £134.50 for the 2 nights will be required to confirm a booking. Cheques to be made payable to West Midland Bird Club (WMBC) and sent to Ray Davies, to be received no later than 20th September. This is the latest date for bookings to be taken. These conditions are necessary to meet the terms and conditions of the hotel and assist our administration of the cost. Travel by own transport to meet at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Car sharing may be more practical on Saturday to minimize convoy size. Staying at the Cliftonville Hotel in Cromer we will travel to visit the Hickling Broad area and Stubb Mill (on Saturday), Salthouse (Cley), Holkham and Titchwell (on Sunday) — weather, tides and birds (of course) may decide detail. Waders, wildfowl and seabirds are certain, winter migrants eg Snow Bunting, Shorelark etc perhaps, Harriers, Cranes, Owls we'll seek them all! A great time in prospect!
Depart: 07:00 AM. Expected return: 07:00 PM. Cost: min £20, max £24
Cost includes Reserve fee. NB National Trust members enter reserve free - carry your membership card.
A further visit to this traditional sedge fen which includes reedbeds, carr, marsh and grazed flooded meadows. Expect winter wildfowl and waders, passerines with Bearded Tit possible.
Ornithology in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire & the West Midlands county, since 1929.
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