Parkgate & Wirral Way
Looking for typical winter birds of the salt marsh and countryside. If you need a little relief from wrapping Christmas […]
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Looking for typical winter birds of the salt marsh and countryside. If you need a little relief from wrapping Christmas […]
A local trip centred on Burton Village. From RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands car park, we will walk through Gorse Covert […]
Explore some of the quieter trails of this large site, amongst trees and mossland. This may be the Club’s first […]
Birds of hedgerows and farmland around the leverhulme estate. Our first field meeting in the new Programme will be a […]
Outstanding views from the CLwydian Hills. We are going to explore the hills and woods around the Pen-y-Cloddiau Iron Age […]
A flagship reserve, famed for its Marsh Harriers, Bitterns and many more species. Further details to follow.
As thirteen members assembled at the gate, I pondered whether or not this was an auspicious number for our search […]
A private, brilliant reserve with 4 pools, scrub and trees. In May it will be teeming with bird life.
Enjoy a relaxing drive through stunning scenery to this excellent location near Rhayader in mid-Wales. On arrival there is a […]
Based on an old railway line that was used to transport salt to join the Chester-Manchester line, Whitegate Way has […]
Our local February field meeting will be based around the Visitor Centre at Thurstaston Country Park. We will wander along […]
Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve covers 260 hectares with waterfowl & bird screens. It features a mosaic of wetland habitats […]
Lunt Meadows is a reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancaster, Manchester and North Merseyside. It is located adjacent […]
The Spinnies, also known as Aberogwen, is a North Wales Wildlife Trust reserve near Bangor. This lovely, compact reserve is […]
The park, which opened in 2014, is a former landfill site but it has been transformed to provide visitors with […]
Meet at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands Visitors Centre at 10am. Puddington Lane, Burton, Neston, CH64 5SF Bring your RSPB Membership […]
Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve is an SSSI straddling the English/Welsh border near Whitchurch. It is a […]
Meet in the village of Glyndyfrdwy, on the A5 between Llangollen and Corwen at 9:45am, ready for a 10am departure. […]
Meet at Pennington Flash main car park ready for a 10am departure. Pennington Flash Country Park St. Helens Road Leigh […]
Meet at Moore NR car park ready for 10am departure. Lapwing Lane Moore Cheshire WA4 6XE The reserve is on […]
We will spend the morning at The Mere, Ellesmere. Meet at The Moors Car Park at 9:45 am for 10am […]
We will spend the morning at The Mere, Ellesmere. Meet at The Moors Car Park at 9:45 am for 10am […]
If you need a break from Christmas preparations, I hope you will join us for a walk along the salt […]
Meet at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Hale village at 10am. Postcode L24 4AY – Park sensibly on the road. […]
Meet at Marbury Country Park main car park at 10am. Postcode CW9 6AP. Note that this postcode may take you […]
A favourite reservoir in the Peak District, with excellent facilities, birds and walks, suitable for all. Carsington Water is a […]
Meander along the Afon Goch, up to the spectacular Aber Falls. We will congregate at edge of Abergwyngregyn village, just […]
Beautiful valley setting, following the River Wharfe near Skipton. Further details to follow.
A leisurely walk through rural Cheshire, along a disused railway line. Good café at turning-around point! The Chester Millennium Greenway […]
An interesting mix of wildlife and history. A good café too! Enjoy a walk through woodland following the route of […]
Marshside RSPB, Southport The reserve is a mix of saltmarsh, coastal grassland and pools on the shores of the Ribble […]
Get your new “Year List” off to a great start with a visit to Burton! I think nearly everyone is […]
Get your new “Year List” off to a great start with a visit to Burton! I think nearly everyone is […]
A walk around local countryside, looking for farmland and woodland birds. We will have a leisurely stroll along footpaths across […]
Our next field meeting is a visit to the wonderful Parkgate, where the woodland and salt marsh provide a haven […]
Walk out to the island, and stay over high tide. Visits to Hilbre over the tide have been abandoned in […]
This field meeting has been changed to a more local venue to assist in Covid-19 mitigation. This outdoor meeting will […]
This field meeting has been changed to a more local venue to assist in Covid-19 mitigation. Hadlow Road Railway Station […]
This field meeting has been changed to a more local venue to assist in Covid-19 mitigation. After a year without […]
Bolton Abbey (by coach) Beautiful valley setting, following the River Wharfe.
Chester Greenway A leisurely walk through rural Cheshire, along a disused railway line.
Greenfield Valley An interesting mix of wildlife and history.
Marshside and Mere Sands Wood A mix of salt marsh, wetland and woods, with a variety of birds to match.
New Year birding at Burton Get your new Year-list off to a great start with a visit to Burton.
Thornton Hough An easy stroll through local farmland and woods.
Thornton Hough An easy stroll through local farmland and woods.
Parkgate until dusk A later start than usual, to take in birds going to roost.
Connah’s Quay (Deeside Naturalists) A chance to visit this private reserve, situated right beside the River Dee.
Hilbre over high water Spend the day on this natural oasis surrounded by birds and seals.
Hilbre over high water Spend the day on this natural oasis surrounded by birds and seals.
Sandstone Trail Pleasant stroll through scenic countryside. Further details to follow, regarding place and time to meet.
Sandstone Trail Pleasant stroll through scenic countryside. Further details to follow, regarding place and time to meet.
Carsington Water (by coach) Reservoir with woodland and meadow surrounds, and excellent facilities. Further details to follow, regarding place and […]
Carsington Water (by coach) Reservoir with woodland and meadow surrounds, and excellent facilities. Further details to follow, regarding place and […]
Glyndyfrdwy Welsh oak-wood valley, with Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Redstart. Further details to follow, regarding place and time to meet.
Glyndyfrdwy Welsh oak-wood valley, with Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Redstart. Further details to follow, regarding place and time to meet.
Chester Greenway Birds of woodland and fields, close to Chester. Further details to follow, regarding place and time to meet.
Slaidburn (by coach) Picturesque location by the River Hodder in the Forest of Bowland. Further details to follow, regarding place […]
Dee Estuary at Heswall A local hot spot for harriers, owls, egrets and waders. Further details to follow, regarding place […]
A great wetland site beside the River Alt. Lunt Meadow Wetlands is a 75 hectare area of the River Alt […]
Good variety of birds on the river and Menai Straits. The Spinnies, Aberogwen’s series of lagoons and surrounding habitat, managed by […]
A favourite over-wintering location. The River Dee comes alive in winter with the arrival of migrants some of which have […]
Always a popular destination, with varied habitat and birds. Moore Nature Reserve consists of 200 acres of woodland, meadows, lakes […]
Point of Ayr is the Welsh corner of the Dee Estuary where the river meets Liverpool Bay and The Irish […]
A local walk looking for birds on-shore, on the beach and at sea. After our successful visit to Red Rocks […]
Cancellation of Hilbre meeting – Field meeting now to Red Rocks and Hoylake – Friday 30th August 2019 09.00 Members […]
RSPB reserve with many hides, good walks, all facilities and a great day out. Cost is £20 per person, and places […]
The coach will be a 33seater and will pick up in Hoylake (Cottage Hospital), West Kirby (Dee Hotel and Beacon) […]
BECAUSE OF PREDICTED BAD WEATHER ON SATURDAY THIS EVENT HAS NOW REGRETTABLY BEEN CANCELLED. At our last Club indoor meeting, […]
Waterways, flashes and woodland in Cheshire. Marbury Country Park is part of Northwich Woodlands adjacent to Northwich town. Since Roman times […]
A local favourite with lots of variety. Do the wind-turbines make a difference? Part of this environment consists of “ponds” or “tanks” […]
Spend the day on the island looking for returning waders and late departures, and the seals close up. High water is […]
This is a visit to the third largest raised bog in Britain near Whitchurch, Shropshire. The time of the year […]
Birds of the forest and the River Dee near Corwen. This will be a circular walk of 4½ miles plus, […]
Welsh oak-wood birds and raptors over the slopes and cliffs above this reservoir set in the heart of Mid-Wales. Telephone […]
High on the moors and in the sheltered valleys above Llangollen. Migrants, grouse and raptors in beautiful surroundings. This is […]
High on the moors and in the sheltered valleys above Llangollen. Migrants, grouse and raptors in beautiful surroundings. This is […]
A wildlife oasis in the heart of Yorkshire’s industrial landscape. RSPB reserve. Telephone 0151 632 4451 to reserve your seat.
A wildlife oasis in the heart of Yorkshire’s industrial landscape. RSPB reserve. Telephone 0151 632 4451 to reserve your seat.
Due to the present weather conditions it has been decided to rearrange the venue for the field trip of 4th […]
Whitegate Way, near Winsford, is a length of abandoned railway which was built primarily for the carriage of salt, this […]
A couple of hours in mid-winter seeking out birds in a lovely local woodland site. Eastham woods has some very […]
Coastal grazing marsh and lagoons. Geese, wildfowl, waders and raptors. Marshside, north of Southport and as the name suggests close […]
Flashes of open water, canal, reed-beds, wet woodland and rough grassland. Various wildfowl. The Wigan Council website states that the […]
Celebrating 40yrs of Wirral Bird Club. Birdwatching on the Dee with light lunch at Sheldrakes restaurant. We will meet near […]
Celebrating 40yrs of Wirral Bird Club. Birdwatching on the Dee with light lunch at Sheldrakes restaurant. We will meet near […]
Returning waders and late departures. High water is at 12.30pm. This trip was cancelled, with a day or so to […]
Returning waders and late departures. High water is at 12.30pm. This trip was cancelled, with a day or so to […]
David has travelled to Pembrokeshire for over 60years, and, as a wildlife photographer and historian, recorded his journeys in film […]
Tarifa, lying on the north of the Straits of Gibraltar, is the last stop for thousands of birds before they […]
Keith Says:- For most people, the first interest in birds arises from looking out of the front room window and […]
Ashley says:- “Vibrant, diverse, beautiful… whichever way you choose to describe this amazing little country, it’s very hard to do […]
Explore the birds and abundant wildlife that inhabit the varied landscapes of these 2 southern African countries. Featuring the lush […]
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs
Steve says:- “St. Kilda: The Lonely Isles is an insight into the natural as well as a brief social history […]
Chris says:- “Northwest birders often bemoan their lot because the Northwest does not attract the number of drift migrants and […]
Mike says:- “The talk covers my experiences of trying to see and photograph the highly secretive bittern. It looks at […]
Steve says:- “Discover the rich variety of birds and wildlife from Moscow woodlands, across the Russian Steppes, via the Himalayas […]
This is a ‘rites of passage’ story of one lad’s journey through those early formative teenage years when birdwatching sits […]
Keith says:- “Some of the most remarkable journeys and the most intriguing behaviour occur within the world of birds, and […]
In this talk, Wirral based award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Steel, takes us on a summer trip through Finland and up […]
Ashley says:- “The Lake Hornborga area of Sweden plays host to one of the most incredible bird spectacles to be […]
Ashley says:- “The Lake Hornborga area of Sweden plays host to one of the most incredible bird spectacles to be […]
Jim says:- “For most of May 2012, I was on a tour of New England. This talk looks at the […]
Jim says:- “For most of May 2012, I was on a tour of New England. This talk looks at the […]
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
The RSPB has had a presence on the Dee Estuary for 40 years, and the Burton Mere Wetlands reserve is […]
Wildlife in a range of habitats including a local Cheshire Farm, by the roadside, RSPB Coombes Valley, Red Kites at […]
Keith says:- “The uplands of Britain represent a major stronghold for wildlife, often because of their inaccessibility and lack of […]
Bill Says:- “Frodsham Marsh has been my patch since I first toddled along its dusty tracks with my Mum in […]
Mike says:- “The talk covers a couple of trips made out to Catalonia and Aragon. It goes from the lowlands […]
Chris says:- “With more than two decades of long-haul travel with a big telephoto lens, this talk shows some of […]
In this talk, Wirral based award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Steel, takes us on a summer trip through Finland and up […]
Chris says:- “’I have been the group leader of RSPB Liverpool for over 20 years, leading walks all over the […]
Featuring photos of unique species and fabulous landscapes. Wirral based photographer, educator and lecturer Brian Anderson says:- “Join me on […]
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs. This illustrated presentation will take place at St Bridget’s Church […]
An insight into the work of our local Bird Observatory. John’s illustrated presentation will examine change and how it affects […]
Keith says:- “Sixteen species of harrier are found throughout the world, and are spread as far apart as Australia and […]
Hugh Says:- “Take a journey through the stunning scenery of the Southern Ocean and see some of the incredible wildlife […]
The birds and animals of Northern India.. Mike says:- “The talk is based on my exploits in the 80’s, a […]
The birds and animals of Northern India.. Mike says:- “The talk is based on my exploits in the 80’s, a […]
Pauline’s and Ian’s best and favourite wildlife images from that year. This illustrated presentation will take place at St Bridget’s […]
Jeff Says:- “New Zealand is the seabird capital of the world, blessed with many species of albatross , petrels and […]
THE HILDA TRUESDALE MEMORIAL TALK Ashley says:- “This is my most popular lecture and as the title suggests takes the […]
An entertaining talk on the local area. Chris has been the group leader of RSPB Liverpool for over 20 years, […]
Springtime in New England – Jim Almond Jim Says:- “For most of May 2012, I was on a tour of […]
From the Pacific to the Heart of the Amazon – Rob Williams The Northern Peru Birding Route The route from […]
Wildlife of Shetland’s Simmer Din – David Hollis Fabulous wildlife and landscapes. David says:- “This beautiful and informative presentation takes […]
Wildlife of Shetland’s Simmer Din – David Hollis Fabulous wildlife and landscapes. David says:- “This beautiful and informative presentation takes […]
Black Sea birding – Paul Hill Migrant passerines, raptors and waders. The Black Sea coast in Bulgaria acts as a […]
Land of contrasts – Keith Offord Namibia is one of the most remote and unpopulated countries in Africa and has […]
Enchanted Islands – Mike Leach The extraordinary wildlife of Galapagos. Little was known about the Galapagos Islands when Charles Darwin […]
Hilbre bird observatory – John Elliot An insight into the work of our local bird observatory. John’s illustrated presentation will […]
Antipodes – at the edge of the abyss – Jeff Clarke Birds of New Zealand. New Zealand is the seabird […]
Antarctica Wildlife – Hugh Stewart THE HILDA TRUESDALE MEMORIAL TALK Birds and wildlife of the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica. […]
“Natural Treasures of the Sefton Coast” – Trevor Davenport Secrets of a local shoreline. Trevor says:- “My talk is about […]
“Hilbre Bird Observatory” – John Elliot An insight into the workings of our local Bird Observatory. At the start of […]
A.G.M. and Wirral Bird Club Members – A Bird’s Eye View Club members share their birding experiences through their own […]
A.G.M. and Wirral Bird Club Members – A Bird’s Eye View Club members share their birding experiences through their own […]
“It’s a funny way to make a living – Part 2” – Mike Leach More on Mike’s amusing career. This […]
“It’s a funny way to make a living – Part 2” – Mike Leach More on Mike’s amusing career. This […]
“Jewel in the Crown” – Mike McKavett. The birds and animals of Northern India. Mike says:- “The talk is based […]
“Jewel in the Crown” – Mike McKavett. The birds and animals of Northern India. Mike says:- “The talk is based […]
Mike says:- “The talk is based on my visits to the Somerset Levels over the last twenty years. It aims […]
Mike says:- “The talk is based on my visits to the Somerset Levels over the last twenty years. It aims […]
We explore two very different habitats. Keith says:- “The immense 20,000 km² Kruger National Park has within it an amazing […]
Favourite wildlife images from that year. This is the sixth show out of their ‘A Shot at Wildlife’ yearly series. […]
A film tour of wildlife hotspots. David says:- “This is an area of the UK which I know well and […]
A film tour of wildlife hotspots. David says:- “This is an area of the UK which I know well and […]
THE HILDA TRUESDALE MEMORIAL TALK Jeremy says:- “From the first time I visited the Highlands of Scotland with my parents […]
Its history and wildlife. Hugh says:- “Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli in Welsh) lies a couple of miles off the Llŷn Peninsula […]
Lots of birds, herbivores and predators. Chris says:- “Kenya has one of the most diverse lists of bird species in the […]
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
Keith says:- “Raptors are some of the most exciting but elusive of our bird groups and, because of their unpredictable […]
Keith says:- “Raptors are some of the most exciting but elusive of our bird groups and, because of their unpredictable […]
This illustrated digital presentation will be given by Jim Almond (Shropshire Birder). Jim says:- “The Peregrine falcon is surely one […]
This illustrated digital presentation will be given by Jim Almond (Shropshire Birder). Jim says:- “The Peregrine falcon is surely one […]
“Hilbre Island is situated at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, which is one of the ten most important estuaries […]
Part 2 of Mike’s amusing career. Further confessions of a wildlife photographer, featuring advice on how to make a wild […]
What is happening at our local RSPB reserve? This illustrated presentation, about the RSPB reserve at Burton Mere Wetlands, will […]
This illustrated presentation, by John Power, is based on and features photographs he has taken of a variety of British […]
The HILDA TRUESDALE Memorial Talk – Thursday 27th September 2018 (7.30 pm to 9.00 pm) Alan and Ruth say:- “Thailand is […]
Thursday 26th July 2018 (8.00 pm to 9.30 pm) The most amazing biodiversity in a beautiful country. Hugh’s talk will […]
A varied collection of stories and photos. Richard’s illustrated presentation contains a medley of ideas on the whys and wherefores […]
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
Jeremy Bradshaw is Leader of the RSPB Wirral local group, and his illustrated presentation will feature birds seen on our […]
A conservation story. “Wirral Barn Owl Trust is a small local conservation charity and our aim is to encourage a viable population […]
The birds of the most important wetlands in SW Spain. Doñana National Park, in Southern Spain, is a natural reserve […]
The birds of the most important wetlands in SW Spain. Doñana National Park, in Southern Spain, is a natural reserve […]
For a first wildlife-watching trip to the USA it would be difficult to beat the southern states in spring and […]
For a first wildlife-watching trip to the USA it would be difficult to beat the southern states in spring and […]
In this illustrated presentation from Pauline and Ian you will see many stunning wildlife images. Pauline says:- “Like all the other […]
“It’s a Funny Way to Make a Living” – Dr Michael Leach – Thursday 28th September 2017 (8.00 pm to […]
“It’s a Funny Way to Make a Living” – Dr Michael Leach – Thursday 28th September 2017 (8.00 pm to […]