These trips will be by members' own transport. Boots and waterproof coat should be brought. Please subscribe to our Mailing List to be kept abreast of developments. Trips are on Sundays, unless stated. Duration of field trips is usually between two and three hours. All those attending are welcome to contribute their sightings in the course of the walk. Lifts can be arranged by contacting the Meetings Secretary at least twenty four hours before the time appointed for the start of the walk.
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| Day, Date & Time | Venue (Grid ref. & map link) |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 January 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Draycote Water . (SP4669 ) |
Draycote Water is at its best in winter, with good variety and numbers of wildfowl. We can hope for Great Northern Diver. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 50 minutes) |
| Sunday 10 February 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Ladywalk. (SP212917 ) |
Leader: Steve Cawthray. We shall of course hope for Eurasian Bittern, but Water Rail, raptors and wildfowl are also notable features of this West Midland Bird Club reserve. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 25 minutes) |
| Saturday 08 March 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Coombe Abbey . (SP405795 ) |
The site of Warwickshire's principal heronry, which also has a significant Great Cormorant population. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and Marsh Tit are two to look for among the woodland birds in Coombe Country Park. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 45 minutes) |
| Sunday 06 April 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Leam Valley . (SP332653 ) |
A Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Local Nature Reserve at the south-eastern edge of Leamington Spa. Breeding species include Common Kingfisher and Sky Lark. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 40 minutes) |
| Sunday 18 May 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Bodenham Arboretum. (SO808814 ) |
A leisurely examination of the nestbox scheme which has been operated by our Kidderminster branch since 2001. Members who want a full day out can carry on to the Wyre Forest, Kinver Edge or Chelmarsh Reservoir after the conclusion of our meeting. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 1 hour) |
| Sunday 12 October 2008 10:00am–1pm |
Shustoke Reservoir . (SP225910 ) |
An easy circuit of two small reservoirs. Interesting migrants such as gulls and waterfowl can occur. Resident species include Tree Sparrow. (Approximate driving time from Solihull 25 minutes) |
Ornithology in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire & the West Midlands county, since 1929.
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