Central London RSPB - Field Trips

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" link="#0000FF" vlink="#000080" alink="#004000" style='overflow:scroll;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif' >  <font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif">    <center><h1> 2011/2012 Programme of <br> Field Trips </h1></center> <hr>  <font size=-1> Our field trips can take you to good birding sites that you might otherwise not get to see. Birding with other people gives you the chance to learn from them or share your experience and you're sure to see more birds when there are other people on the look out too. <P> Outings involve a gentle walk of usually no more than three or four miles. Bring binoculars. Some locations can be cold, especially in winter, so bring warm waterproof clothing and stout waterproof footwear, and a packed lunch for whole day outings. <P> <IMG SRC="images/Embankment.gif" WIDTH=300 HEIGHT=200 title="Our coach pick-up point by Embankment underground station, Victoria Embankment, WC2" alt="Photo of our coach pick-up point by Embankment underground station, Victoria Embankment, WC2" align=right border=1> Coach trips start from near the riverside entrance of Embankment underground station <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=530457&y=180443&z=1" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap showing the pick-up point for coach trips">[map]</A> <A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&do=en&dn=Coach%20pick%2dup%20point&d=530440,180415&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to the pick-up point for coach trips">[directions]</A> <A href="http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll=51.50744,-0.121737&spn=0,359.997621&z=19&layer=c&cbll=51.507635,-0.121401&panoid=j6rBXy2mLaHqjMQ4VocLdg&cbp=12,262.04,,0,-7.89&source=embed" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for Google streetview of the pick-up point for coach trips">[streetview]</A></font>.  Embankment is on the District, Circle, Bakerloo and Northern lines, and is a short walk from Charing Cross Mainline Station. Coaches leave promptly at the advertised time and return in the early evening of the same day. Advance booking is advisable. Booking opened in July for coach trips up to the end of February. Booking for coach trips from March onwards starts at the end of January.    The charge for coach trips is £14 for RSPB members or £15 for non-members. There is also a charge for admission to some reserves. RSPB members should bring their membership card for free admission to RSPB reserves. Permit charges given below show the non-concessionary rate or group rate and were correct at the time of writing. <P> For coach trips it is advisable to check in advance whether seats are available. To do this, please contact our Bookings Secretary on <B>(020) 8994 8259</B>, who will tell you how to reserve a place on any of our coach outings, or you can find out by coming to one of our indoor meetings. For non-coach outings, where another meeting place is indicated, please just turn up at the time and place shown and you will be made very welcome. See the <A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for National Rail">National Rail</A> and <A HREF="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Transport for London">Transport for London</A> websites for train timetables, transport maps, journey planners, travel news, etc. <P>    If you've never been on one of our coach trips and are wondering what the day might involve, you can watch these short films of some earlier trips: <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPv52B0dw7o" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window to see our Rye Harbour coach trip video on You Tube">Rye Harbour video</A> and <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62gnBTKQTk0" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window to see our Minsmere coach trip video on You Tube">Minsmere video</A>. <P> If our trip dates aren't convenient then you could check the programme of the <A HREF="http://www.lnhs.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for the L N H S">London Natural History Society</A>, particularly its Ornithology Section's coach trips, or the <A HREF="http://www.birdsmbs.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for the M B S">Marylebone Birdwatching Society</A> for additional coach trips to similar venues. <P> See also our programme of <A HREF="im.html" target="_top" title="Click to go to our programme of Indoor Evening Meetings">indoor evening meetings</A>. <P> </font> <hr>  <P> <table border=0 cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5>     <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Fryent Country Park - evening walk on Tuesday 06 September 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/06sep.gif" title="Fryent Country Park - evening walk on Tuesday 06 September 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/countryparks/countryparksnetwork/findacountrypark/fryent.aspx" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Fryent Country Park">FRYENT COUNTRY PARK</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=519750&y=188015&z=110&ax=519368&ay=188717" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Fryent Country Park">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20110906e.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Fryent Country Park RSPB Evening walk (Fryent Country Park - evening walk on Tuesday 06 September 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Tuesday 06 September 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Evening walk</B> - start: 7.15PM</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Meet at 7.15PM at Kingsbury station (Jubilee Line, Zone 4, or buses) <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=2&ar=y&x=519358&y=188736" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Kingsbury station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Kingsbury+station&do=n&d=9400ZZLUKBY&dt=06092011&t=1915&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Kingsbury station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en&execInst=&sessionID=0&ptOptionsActive=-1&place_destination=London&type_destination=stop&itdTripDateTimeDepArr=arr&name_destination=Kingsbury Underground Station&itdDateDay=06&itdDateYearMonth=201109&itdTimeHour=19&itdTimeMinute=15" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for Transport For London journey planner">[TFL times]</A></font> to look for crepuscular species including pipistrelle bats, moths, and tawny owl.  Bring a torch.  Bat detector provided (or bring your own if you have one).  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 08 October 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/08oct.gif" title="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 08 October 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/greater-swale-wetlands/oare-marshes/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Oare Marshes">OARE MARSHES</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=600500&y=164500&z=3&ar=n" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Oare Marshes">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20111008d.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Oare Marshes RSPB Day trip (Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 08 October 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 08 October 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Day trip</B> - start: 08.52am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Oare Marshes is a <A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Kent Wildlife Trust">Kent Wildlife Trust</A> reserve on the north Kent coast, opposite the Isle of Sheppey.  It is good for passage waders, raptors including marsh harrier, wintering brent geese, etc.  We will take the train at 08.52am from Victoria station, which arrives at 10.09am at Faversham station <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=2&ar=y&x=601577&y=160908" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Faversham station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Faversham+station&do=n&d=9100FAVRSHM&dt=08102011&t=1012&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Faversham station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for National Rail train time enquiries">[train times]</A></font>.  From Faversham we will take a local bus or share taxis to Oare village, from where we will walk along the sea wall beside Faversham Creek to the reserve.  There are toilets at Faversham Station, and a pub in Oare village, but no facilities in the reserve.  Bring lunch.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Hook-With-Warsash - coach trip on Saturday 15 October 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/15oct.gif" title="Hook-With-Warsash - coach trip on Saturday 15 October 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.hants.gov.uk/countryside/hookwarsash/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Hook-With-Warsash">HOOK-WITH-WARSASH</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=449500&y=106500&z=4&ax=448925&ay=106280" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Hook-With-Warsash">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20111015c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Hook-With-Warsash RSPB Coach trip (Hook-With-Warsash - coach trip on Saturday 15 October 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 15 October 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This nature reserve, managed by <A HREF="http://www.hants.gov.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Hampshire County Council">Hampshire County Council</A>, is on the River Hamble near Southampton Water.  There is a good network of footpaths, which take in a variety of habitats including tidal mudflats, scrub and woodland.  Our trip is timed in the hope that we will see the high-tide wader roost, which can be spectacular.  No admission charge.  Public toilets.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Cliffe Pools - coach trip on Saturday 12 November 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/12nov.gif" title="Cliffe Pools - coach trip on Saturday 12 November 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/c/cliffepools/index.asp" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Cliffe Pools">CLIFFE POOLS</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=571920&y=176640&z=120" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Cliffe Pools">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20111112c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Cliffe Pools RSPB Coach trip (Cliffe Pools - coach trip on Saturday 12 November 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 12 November 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This RSPB Reserve is beside the River Thames in Kent.  There are a number of pools, marshes and hedgerows and it adjoins the tidal mudflats of the Thames.  It is an excellent site for migrant waders, and also for wildfowl and raptors.  There are no facilities at the reserve.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 10 December 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/10dec.gif" title="Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 10 December 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/slimbridge" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Slimbridge">SLIMBRIDGE</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=372400&Y=204800&Z=3" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Slimbridge">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20111210c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Slimbridge RSPB Coach trip (Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 10 December 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 10 December 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This is a well-known <A HREF="http://www.wwt.org.uk" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust">Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust</A> reserve on the Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire.  We can expect to see large numbers of wildfowl, including wintering swans.  There are several large hides overlooking the wet meadows and pools.  The reserve also holds an extensive collection of non-native wildfowl from all over the world.  There is a large visitor centre, with a shop, tearoom and toilets.  The admission charge for non Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust members is £8.75.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 17 December 2011"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/17dec.gif" title="Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 17 December 2011" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt)">LEE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK (CHESHUNT)</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=537000&y=202500&z=2&ax=536674&ay=202296" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt)">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20111217d.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) RSPB Day trip (Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 17 December 2011)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 17 December 2011</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Day trip</B> - start: 10:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> The Lee Valley Country Park, a regular destination for our Group, is an extensive area of wild habitat not far to the north of London.  We can expect to see a good selection of wildfowl, hopefully including smew, goldeneye and goosander, with maybe some waders, and a good chance of seeing wintering bittern for which the Park has become well-known.  There are hides and toilets.  Bring lunch.  We will meet at 10:00am at Cheshunt station (rail from Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale) <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=2&ar=y&x=536648&y=202314" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Cheshunt station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Cheshunt+station&do=n&d=9100CHESHNT&dt=17122011&t=1000&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Cheshunt station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for National Rail train time enquiries">[train times]</A></font>.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Holkham - coach trip on Saturday 14 January 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/14jan.gif" title="Holkham - coach trip on Saturday 14 January 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.holkham.co.uk/naturereserve/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Holkham">HOLKHAM</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=589500&y=344500&z=3&ax=589100&ay=343700" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Holkham">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120114c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Holkham RSPB Coach trip (Holkham - coach trip on Saturday 14 January 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 14 January 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Holkham is situated on the North Norfolk coast near Wells.  Habitat in the National Nature Reserve includes dunes, tidal saltmarsh, pine woods, grassland, and there is mature woodland and a large lake in the grounds of Holkham Hall.  The area is excellent for wintering pink-footed, white-fronted and brent geese, and there is a good chance of seeing barn owl, snow bunting and twite.  No admission charge.  There are no facilities on the reserve, but a pub nearby.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Reculver Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 11 February 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/11feb.gif" title="Reculver Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 11 February 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/reculver/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Reculver Country Park">RECULVER COUNTRY PARK</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=622300&y=169100&z=115&ar=n" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Reculver Country Park">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120211c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Reculver Country Park RSPB Coach trip (Reculver Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 11 February 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 11 February 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This reserve is situated on the north Kent Coast near Herne Bay.  An interesting new destination for our Group, the park is an SPA and SSSI owing to its importance for migrant birds.  It consists of a narrow strip of clifftop land on a fast eroding shoreline overlooked by the twin towers of a ruined medieval church, itself built on the remains of a Roman fort which guarded the former seaway separating the Isle of Thanet from Kent.  We hope to see brent geese, red-breasted merganser, possibly eider duck, red-throated diver, fulmar, auks, marsh and hen harriers, buzzard, peregrine & merlin, possibly red kite, waders including golden and grey plovers, sanderling and purple sandpiper, possibly shorelark, black redstart, firecrest and snow bunting.  The visitor centre highlights the archaeological, historical, geological and wildlife conservation value of the area.  There are toilets at the centre.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Two Tree Island - day trip on Sunday 26 February 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/26feb.gif" title="Two Tree Island - day trip on Sunday 26 February 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/two_tree_island/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Two Tree Island">TWO TREE ISLAND</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=582500&y=185500&z=3&ar=Y&ax=583195&ay=185755" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Two Tree Island">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120226d.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Two Tree Island RSPB Day trip (Two Tree Island - day trip on Sunday 26 February 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Sunday 26 February 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Day trip</B> - start: 10.00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will meet at 10.00am at Leigh-on-Sea station (rail from Fenchurch Street) <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=115&ar=y&x=583195&y=185781" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Leigh-on-Sea station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Leigh-on-Sea+station&do=n&d=9100LHONSEA&dt=26022012&t=1000&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Leigh-on-Sea station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for National Rail train time enquiries">[train times]</A></font>.  This <A HREF="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Essex Wildlife Trust">Essex Wildlife Trust</A> National Nature Reserve is situated in the Thames Estuary, near Southend-on-Sea in Essex, and is reached by a causeway a short walk from the station.  The perimeter path offers extensive views over the tidal mudflats with a good chance of seeing avocets, other waders and brent geese, of which large numbers winter here.  The interior of the island consists mainly of grassland and scrub with passerines and, hopefully, owls and raptors.  There are no facilities on the island.  Bring lunch.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 07 April 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/07apr.gif" title="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 07 April 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/greater-swale-wetlands/oare-marshes/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Oare Marshes">OARE MARSHES</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=600500&y=164500&z=3&ar=n" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Oare Marshes">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120407d.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Oare Marshes RSPB Day trip (Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 07 April 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 07 April 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Day trip</B> - start: 08.52am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Oare Marshes is a <A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Kent Wildlife Trust">Kent Wildlife Trust</A> reserve on the north Kent coast, opposite the Isle of Sheppey.  At this time of year it is good for passage waders including little stint, also marsh harrier, kingfisher, yellow wagtail, whinchat, etc.  We will take the train at 08.52am from Victoria station to arrive at 10.09am at Faversham station <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=2&ar=y&x=601577&y=160908" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Faversham station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Faversham+station&do=n&d=9100FAVRSHM&dt=07042012&t=1012&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Faversham station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for National Rail train time enquiries">[train times]</A></font>, but check again here nearer the day in case the train times have changed.  From Faversham we will take a local bus or share taxis to Oare village, from where we will walk along the sea wall beside Faversham Creek to the reserve.  There are toilets at Faversham Station, and a pub in Oare village, but no facilities in the reserve.  Bring lunch.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 14 April 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/14apr.gif" title="Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 14 April 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere/index.asp" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Minsmere">MINSMERE</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=646500&y=266500&z=3&ar=y&ax=647040&ay=267240" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Minsmere">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120414c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Minsmere RSPB Coach trip (Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 14 April 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 14 April 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This well-known location is the RSPB's flagship reserve on the Suffolk coast and a very popular destination for our Group.  There is a wide range of habitats, including extensive reedbeds, lagoons, woodland, heathland and seashore.  On our visit we hope to hear booming bitterns and see displaying marsh harriers, bearded tits, and various warblers.  The nature trail takes in a number of hides overlooking different habitats.  There is a large visitor centre, shop, tearoom and toilets.  Admission charge of £5 for non RSPB members.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 12 May 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/12may.gif" title="Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 12 May 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/d/dungeness/index.asp" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Dungeness">DUNGENESS</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=606500&y=118500&z=4&ar=Y&ax=606650&ay=118450" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Dungeness">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120512c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Dungeness RSPB Coach trip (Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 12 May 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 12 May 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Dungeness is an RSPB reserve in the far south eastern corner of Kent.  It is built around flooded disused gravel pits, and there are reedbeds and scrub, as well as shingle.  The reserve has a good-sized visitor centre which includes a shop (with snacks available) and toilets, and windows overlooking one of the pools.  There are several hides on the route around the reserve.  Admission charge of £3 for non RSPB members.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Ashdown Forest - coach trip on Saturday 09 June 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/09jun.gif" title="Ashdown Forest - coach trip on Saturday 09 June 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.ashdownforest.org/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Ashdown Forest">ASHDOWN FOREST</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=543120&Y=132385&A=Y&Z=3" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Ashdown Forest">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120609c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Ashdown Forest RSPB Coach trip (Ashdown Forest - coach trip on Saturday 09 June 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 09 June 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Ashdown Forest, which covers an extensive area in East Sussex, includes open heath, grassland, bogs, scrub and woodland.  This mixture of habitats means it attracts a diverse range of bird and animal species.  Resident birds include stonechat, meadow pipit, Dartford warbler, lesser redpoll, bullfinch, and summer visitors to the Forest include skylark, yellowhammer, cuckoo, woodlark, common redstart, hobby.  We will visit various habitat areas during the day.  Public toilets are available.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 01 July 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/01jul.gif" title="New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 01 July 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for New Forest (Beaulieu Road)">NEW FOREST (BEAULIEU ROAD)</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=434500&y=105500&z=3&ax=434920&ay=106270" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for New Forest (Beaulieu Road)">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120701d.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: New Forest (Beaulieu Road) RSPB Day trip (New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 01 July 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Sunday 01 July 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Day trip</B> - start: 09.00am approx (check here nearer the day)</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will catch the nearest train to 9.00am from Waterloo to Beaulieu Road station (rail from Waterloo) <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?z=2&ar=y&x=434946&y=106292" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Beaulieu Road station">[map]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.transportdirect.info/transportdirect/en/journeyplanning/jplandingpage.aspx?id=BusinessLinks&oo=&on=&o=&dn=Beaulieu+Road+station&do=n&d=9100BLIEURD&dt=01072012&t=00&da=a" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for getting directions to Beaulieu Road station">[directions]</A></font> <font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for National Rail train time enquiries">[train times]</A></font>.  From here we will walk in an area of the New Forest which is good for redstart, woodlark, crossbill and can yield Dartford warbler and spotted flycatcher.  There are no facilities.  Bring lunch.  Check here nearer the day for specific train details.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 14 July 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/14jul.gif" title="Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 14 July 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/cley.aspx" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Cley Marshes">CLEY MARSHES</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=605500&Y=344500&Z=3" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Cley Marshes">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120714c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Cley Marshes RSPB Coach trip (Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 14 July 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 14 July 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Cley Marshes is a large reserve on the north coast of Norfolk, and is run by the <A HREF="http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Norfolk Wildlife Trust">Norfolk Wildlife Trust</A>.  The trail takes us through extensive reedbeds, along banks overlooking salt and freshwater marshes, and out to the shingle beach, from which we will scan the sea for seabirds and seals.  There are some hides overlooking the pools and reedbeds, but much of the viewing is from the banks and seashore.  There is a visitor centre, with toilets.  The entry fee for non Norfolk Wildlife Trust members is £5.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Pagham Harbour - coach trip on Saturday 04 August 2012"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/04aug.gif" title="Pagham Harbour - coach trip on Saturday 04 August 2012" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.sussexwt.org.uk/reserves/page00024.htm" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Pagham Harbour">PAGHAM HARBOUR</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=486500&y=96500&z=3&ax=485600&ay=96600" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Pagham Harbour">[map]</A></font> <BR><font size=-3><A HREF="calendar/20120804c.ics" target="_blank" title="Click to open a calendar entry for this event: Pagham Harbour RSPB Coach trip (Pagham Harbour - coach trip on Saturday 04 August 2012)">[calendar]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 04 August 2012</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0"><B>Coach trip</B> - start: 08:00am</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This local nature reserve, managed by <A HREF="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/" target="_blank" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for West Sussex County Council">West Sussex County Council</A>, is on the south coast.  The walk from the visitor centre goes out to the seashore, passing tidal pools and creeks which can hold a variety of waders and wildfowl.  At the time of our trip, waders can be expected on passage from their summer breeding areas to their winter habitats.  There are hedges and shrubs which can produce a number of smaller birds.  On arrival at the beach, we will scan the sea for grebes, divers, wildfowl.  £1 donation per person is requested.  Visitor centre and toilets.  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font>     </table> </TABLE> <font size=-6><BR CLEAR=ALL></font> <hr>  <font size=-1> <P><center>    The programme for the year beginning September 2012 will be published here in August. </center></P> </font> <hr>     <BR> <font size=-1> <div align='right' style='visibility: hidden'>  <script type="text/javascript"> var sc_project=7585350; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_security="efdfcc90"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter.js"></script> <noscript><div class="statcounter"><a title="counter for tumblr" href="http://statcounter.com/tumblr/" target="_blank"><img class="statcounter" src="http://c.statcounter.com/7585350/0/efdfcc90/1/" alt="counter for tumblr"></a></div></noscript>  </div> <a href="http://www.janja.dircon.co.uk/rspb/index.html" target="_top" title="Click to go to our home page - 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