Programme of Outings for 2010

Useful information about field outings and group events

Another great day out!


Weekend organiser: John Parish Tel: 020 8681 7475 / Roger Tarran Tel: 020 8660 2664
Midweek organiser: Linda & Terry Osborn Tel: 020 8679 2405

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 start at the venue, except
those marked *. * Please meet at Sparrow's Den car park to arrange car sharing. If you would like to come please check with the midweek organisers.


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


Remember!

  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and ground conditions.
  • Bring RSPB or other membership cards as appropraite when visiting Reserves.
  • Making a noise and not keeping together increases disturbance.
  • Make a contribution to driver's costs on car outings and avoid muddying car interiors on wet days.
  • Avoid bright or white clothing.
  • Bring a packed lunch and drinks.

January - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 2nd - 8am

Shellness, Isle of Sheppey - Target bird: Red-throated Diver

Saturday 16th - 8am

Lee Valley, Herts/Essex - Target bird: Water Rail

Tuesday 19th - 10.15am

Sevenoaks Wildlife Trust

Sunday 31st - 8am

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

February - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 14th - 9am

Staines Res & Wraysbury GP - Target bird: Black-necked Grebe & Goosander

Tuesday 16th - 10.15am

Warnham Mill Pond & Buchan Country Park

Saturday 27th - 8am

Burton Mill Pond, W.Sussex - Target bird: Lesser Redpoll & Siskin

March - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 13th - 8am

Gillingham Riverside & Funton Creek, Kent - Target bird: Red-breasted Merganser

Tuesday 16th - 10.15am

Bushy Park

Sunday 28th - 8am

Pagham Harbour, W. Sussex - Target bird: Slavonian Grebe

April - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 11th - 8am

Rainham Marshes RSPB, Essex - Target bird: Water Pipit

Tuesday 20th - 10.15am

Seaford Head, Cuckmere Haven and Beachy Head

Saturday 24th - 8am

Pulborough Brooks RSPB, W.Sussex - Target bird: Nightingale.

May - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 9th - 8am

Stodmarsh LNR, Kent - Target birds: Garganey & Bearded Tit

Tuesday 18th - 9.15am

* Northward Hill RSPB Reserve and Cliffe Pools

Saturday 15th - 8am

Minsmere RSPB, Suffolk - Target birds: Bittern & Little Tern
## Please note that the coach scheduled for this trip has been cancelled. ##

June - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 5th - 7.30am

New Forest, Hampshire - Target birds: Hobby & Redstart

Tuesday 15th - 10.15am

Weir Wood Reservoir & Old Lodge Reserve, Ashdown Forest

Sunday 20th - 8am

South Downs, W Sussex - Target birds: Quail & Corn Bunting

July - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 3rd - 8am

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

Sunday 18th - 8am

Elmley Marshes RSPB, Kent - Target bird: Spotted Redshank

Tuesday 20th - 9.15am

* Oare Marshes

Saturday 31st - 8am

Farlington Marshes LNR, Hants - Target bird: Curlew Sandpiper

August - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 14th - 8am

Oare Marshes LNR, Kent - Target bird: Temminck's Stint

Tuesday 17th - 10.15am

Dungeness Power Station & RSPB Reserve

September - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 5th - 8am

Dungeness, Kent - Target bird: Black Tern & Wryneck

Saturday 18th - 8am

Beachy Head, E Sussex - Target birds: Whinchat & Spotted Flycatcher

Tuesday 21st 10.15am

Pulborough Brooks RSPB Reserve

October - [ Top of page ]


Sunday 3rd - 8am

Thorney Island, W Sussex - Target bird: Ring Ouzel

Saturday 16th - 8am

Cliffe Pools RSPB, Kent - Target bird: Merlin & Barn Owl

Tuesday 19th - 9.15am

* Riverside Park Gillingham

Saturday 31st - 8am

Pegwell Bay & Grove Ferry, Kent - Target bird: Short-eared Owl & Hen Harrier

November - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 6th - 8am

Wicken Fen NT*, Cambs & Welney WWT*, Norfolk (Coach) - Target birds: Bewick's & Whooper Swan

Tuesday 16th - 10.15am

Barn Elms WWT

Sunday 21st - 8am

Ouse Valley & Arlington Reservoir, E Sussex - Target bird: Purple Sandpiper

December - [ Top of page ]


Saturday 4th - 8am

North Foreland & Reculver, Kent - Target bird: Common Eider & Snow Bunting

Saturday 18th - 9am

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

Tuesday 21st - 10.15am

Beddington Park

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