Wirral Bird Club
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Indoor Meetings 2018/19
All our Indoor meetings are held at
Kingsmead School Hall
Bertram Drive
Hoylake, CH47 0LL
starting at 7.30pm
Visitors are very welcome, and the charge is £4.00, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. These are not ticket events - please just come along.
2018
Thursday 27 September 2018 - The HILDA TRUESDALE Memorial Talk
"A Spoonful of Thailand"
A land of visual delights round every corner.
Alan Davies and Ruth Miller
Thursday 25 October 2018
"Where the Wild Birds Draw Me"
Part 3 of wonderful photos.
John Power
Thursday 22 November 2018
"Burton Mere Wetlands"
What is happening at our local RSPB reserve?
Dan Trotman
2019
Thursday 24 January 2019
"It's a Funny Way to Make a Living"
Part 2 of Mike's amusing career.
Mike Leach
Thursday 28 February 2019
"Hilbre Island"
Return to Inspiration Island.
Matt Thomas
Thursday 28 March 2019
"Shropshire's Magnificent Peregrines"
One of the most charismatic birds.
Jim Almond
Thursday 25 April 2019
"What's That Raptor"
A comprehensive guide.
Keith Offord
Thursday 23 May 2019
"AGM & Wirral Bird Club Members - A Bird's Eye View"
Club members share their birding experiences through their own photographs.
Wirral Bird Club Members
Thursday 27 June 2019
"Kenya - More Than Just Birds"
Lots of birds, herbivores and predators.
Charles Galvin
Thursday 25 July 2019
"Bardsey Island"
Its history and wildlife.
Hugh Stewart
Field Meetings 2018/19
Non-members are very welcome to join us on field trips but, in the event that amended details may be given out at the Indoor Meeting prior to the Field Meeting, please use the contact details, shown below, to confirm.
*Coach trips have to be booked in advance*.
2018
Tuesday 11 September 2018
Hilbre Over High Water
Spend the day on the island looking for returning waders and late departures, and the seals close up. High water is at 12.53 pm.
Sunday 21 October 2018
Frodsham Marsh and Weaver Bend
A local favourite with lots of variety. Do the wind-turbines make a difference?
Saturday 24 November 2018
Marbury Country Park
Waterways, flashes and woodland in Cheshire.
Saturday 15 December 2018
Wirral's Dee Estuary
Our favourite overwintering location. What visitors will we have?
2019
Saturday 26 January 2019
Pennington Flash
Lakes, scrapes and woods. And lots of birds!
Saturday 23 February 2019
Dyserth
A winter walk along the northern end of Offa's Dyke to Prestatyn hillside.
Sunday 31 March 2019
Leasowe
Our local hotspot for early migrants. Always good for more unusual sightings, and on our doorstep.
Sunday 14 April 2019
Blacktoft Sands (by coach)
RSPB reserve. Tidal reed-beds and saline lagoons on the other side of the country near Goole, on the River Humber. RSPB reserve.
Telephone 0151 632 4451 to reserve your seat.
Wednesday 1 May 2019
Maeshafn
Birds of the Welsh hills and woods. And not too far from home.
Saturday 25 May 2019
Beeston
Woods, hills and crags, together with the Shropshire Union canal make for mixed habitats for birds.
Saturday 15 June 2019
Leighton Moss (by coach)
RSPB reserve with many hides, good walks, all facilities and a great day out.
Telephone 0151 632 4451 to reserve your seat.
Wednesday 17 July 2019
Gronant
North Wales's only remaining Little Tern breeding colony. This site is also home to breeding Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher and others.
Contact
For more information, please contact Bill on 07795 148140
www.wirralbirdclub.com