Programme of Outings for 2006

Useful information about field outings and RSPB events

Another great day out!


Weekend organiser: John Parish Tel: 020 8681 7475 / Roger Tarran Tel: 020 8660 2664
Midweek organiser: Doreen Main Tel: 020 8657 2888

Unless stated otherwise, weekend outings are by shared car and leave Fairfield Halls forecourt, Croydon, promptly at the times stated below. Please book Coach Outings early through John Parish or Sheila Mason with the full fare. Early booking is essential if we are to avoid cancelling the coach. Everyone welcome!

Midweek Outings usually start at the venue. To arrange car sharing, those marked * please meet at Sparrow's Den car park. Please check with the midweek organiser.


To jump to a particular month use the quick links below
[ JAN ] [ FEB ] [ MAR ] [ APR ] [ MAY ] [ JUN ] [ JUL ] [ AUG ] [ SEP ] [ OCT ] [ NOV ] [ DEC ]


Don't forget:

  • Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather and ground conditions.
  • RSPB, WWT or other membership cards when visiting their Reserves.
  • Making a noise and not keeping together increases disturbance.
  • A contribution to driver's costs on car outings and on wet days, please avoid muddying car interiors.
  • To avoid bright or white clothing.
  • Packed lunch for all day outings.

January - [ Top of page ]


Monday 2nd - 9am

Shellness, Isle of Sheppey - Target bird: Rough-legged buzzard

Saturday 14th - 8am

Rye Harbour LNR, E.Sussex - Target bird: Smew

Tuesday 17th - 10.15am

Jeffrey Harrison Reserve at Sevenoaks.

Saturday 28th - 9am

Pulborough Brooks RSPB & Rackham Woods, W.Sussex - Target bird: Barn Owl

February - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 12th - 8am

Ouse Washes RSPB, Cambs - Target birds: Whooper & Bewick's Swans

Tuesday 21st - 10.15am

Barn Elms WWT Reserve.

Sunday 26th - 9am

Lee Valley, Herts/Essex - Target bird: Bittern

March - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 13th - 8am

Farlington Marshes, Hampshire - Target bird: Water Pipit

Tuesday 21st - 10.15am

Bushy Park.

Saturday 26th - 8am

Dungeness RSPB, Patch & Lighthouse, Kent - Target bird: Black Redstart.

April - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 8th - 8am

Thorney Island, W. Sussex - Target bird: Osprey

Tuesday 19th - 10.15am

Beachy Head.

Sunday 23rd - 8am

Northward Hill RSPB & Cliffe Pools RSPB, Kent - Target bird: Nightingale

May - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 6th - 8am

Coach to Samphire Hoe & Dungeness RSPB, Kent
An opportunity to visit a unique site created at the foot of chalk cliffs near Dover, during the construction of the Channel Tunnel and now wardened by Croydon YOC graduate, Paul Holt.

Tuesday 16th - 9.15am

* Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve

Sunday 21st - 8am

Stodmarsh & Grove Ferry, Kent - Target bird: Hobby

June - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 3rd - 7.30am

New Forest, Hampshire - Target bird: Honey Buzzard

Saturday 17th - 6pm

Weir Wood Reservoir & Ashdown Forest - Target birds: Nightjar & Woodcock
Meet at Weir Wood viewing area.

Tuesday 20th - 10.15am

Weir Wood Reservoir & Old Lodge Reserve, Ashdown Forest

July - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 2nd - 8am

South Downs & Ambersham Common, W. Sussex - Target bird: Dartford Warbler

Tuesday 18th - 10.15am

Bookham Common

Saturday 22nd - 8am

Oare Marshes LNR, Kent - Target bird: Curlew Sandpiper

August - [ Top of page ]


Saurday 5th - 8am

Fingringhoe Wick & Abberton Reservoir, Essex - Target bird: Avocet

Tuesday 15th - 9.15am

* Elmley RSPB Reserve

Sunday 20th - 8am

Titchfield Haven, Hampshire - Target bird: Roseate Tern

September - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 3rd - 8am

Elmley Marshes RSPB, Isle of Sheppey - Target bird: Marsh Harrier

Saturday 16th - 8am

Beachy Head, E.Sussex - Target bird: Redstart

Tuesday 19th 9.15am

* Oare Marshes Reserve

Saturday 30th - 8am

Warden Point & Capel Fleet, Isle of Sheppey - Target bird: Arctic Skua

October - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 15th - 8am

Pagham Harbour, W. Sussex - Target bird: Firecrest

Tuesday 17th - 9.15am

* Riverside Park, Gillingham

November - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 4th - 8am

North Foreland, Pegwell Bay & Grove Ferry, Kent - Target birds: Purple Sandpiper, Short-eared Owl

Tuesday 21st - 10.15am

Morden Hall Park & Mitcham Common

Saturday 18th - 9am

Burham Marsh & Bough Beech Reservoir, Kent - Target birds: Bearded Tit & Goosander

December - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 2nd - 8am

Coach to WWT Slimbridge, Glos - Target birds: rare geese

Sunday 17th - 9am

Bewl Water, E.Sussex & Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent - Target bird: Hawfinch

Tuesday 19th - 10.15am

Beddington Park

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