West Midland Bird Club

Solihull Branch Field Trips in 2009

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Solihull Branch Field Trips in 2009
Day, Date & Time Venue
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Sunday 4 January 2009
10:00am1pm
Chasewater * (SK040071 *) A popular site for wildfowl and other water birds: in 2008 there was a long-staying Great Northern Diver.
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 50 minutes)
Sunday 22 March 2009
10:00am1pm
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(SP109739 *)
A mixture of broadleafed woodland and common water species,perhaps including early Chiffchaff.
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 15 minutes)
Sunday 19 April 2009
10:00am1pm
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. Our visit in 2008 to this Local Nature Reserve near Leamington Spa was spoiled by late snow: we hope that our return visit will see better conditions.
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 40 minutes)
Saturday 16 May 2009
10:00am1pm
Sutton Park.
(SP091955 *)
An exploration of the western section of this extensive but little-watched area, with emphasis on heathland birds. (Leader:Steve Haynes.)
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 35 minutes)
Friday 3 July 2009
8pm10:30pm
Cannock Chase *.
(SJ995162 *)
Evening meeting for Nightjars. In the right conditions, one of the most magical birding experiences in the West Midlands region. We shall have a preliminary walk to look for other Chase favourites such as Tree Pipit, Hobby and Stonechat.
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 1 hour)
Sunday 4 October 2009
10:00am1pm
Brandon Marsh *.
(SP386758 *)
There is always a good variety of birds at Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's flagship reserve.
(Approximate driving time from Solihull 25 minutes)
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