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Saturday 10th May, DOS, Field trip to Padley Gorge. Meet at Grindleford Station car park by the café at 7:30am

Sunday 11th May, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car Trip to Whitwell Woods to catch the woodland birds at their busiest with all the new arrivals. Meet at the lay-by on the Staveley to Worksop A619 road at 09.00am. We hope to be guided by a local ranger and a small donation may apply if so.

Monday 12th May, Bakewell Bird Study Group, “Flights of Fancy” by Alan Gladwin. Friends Meeting House, Bakewell 7:30pm

Wednesday 14th May,DWT-East Derbyshire Group. AGM Riddings Community Centre 7:30pm

Wednesday 14th May, Sheffield Bird Study Group. “Island Birding” by Andrew Hirst, Lecture theatre 6, Arts Tower 7:15pm.

Sunday 18th May, RSPB-Chesterfield, Today two bird walks will take place in the grounds and gardens of Renishaw Hall in association with Renishaw’s management. The first will be at 08.30 and the second at 16.00. Renishaw Hall standard admission charges will apply. Renishaw are also hosting their noted Rare Plant Fair on the same day and the Chesterfield RSPB Local Group stand will also be in attendance all day.

Sunday 18th May, DOS trip to Norfolk cost £16 for more details tel Paul Dexter on 01332 293498

Monday 19th May, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Geoff Simpson - A NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS DIARY. Chesterfield Library Theatre 7:15pm

Monday 19th May, RSPB-High Peak Group, “Working Together for Birds” by Keith Clarkson. Senior Citizens Hall, Marple 7:30pm

Tuesday 20th May, DWT-South Derbyshire Group, “Linking Places” by John Pearson. The Story of Paths and Tracks. Melbourne Leisure Centre 7:30pm

Saturday 31st May, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car trip for a "Dawn Chorus" bird walk up Padley Gorge looking for wood warbler, tree pipit, woodpeckers, flycatchers, etc. and finishing with a pleasant breakfast at the café. Meet at Grindleford Station at 06:00am

Saturday 7th June, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

SUNDAY 8th JUNE, OGSTON BIRD CLUB OPEN DAY

Monday 16th June, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Terry Weston - SPIRIT OF THE RAIN FOREST

Sunday 22nd June, RSPB-Chesterfield, Minibus trip to Coombes Valley RSPB reserve. Depart Rosehill at 08:30. Members £5.50 Non-members £6.50

Saturday 5th July, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

Thursday 24th July, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car trip to Farley Wood for Nightjars. As long as the weather is fine we will have a browse on Beeley Moor / Flash Lane before making for the woods. Meet at Red Lion pub at Stonedge at 20:30. Please play safe and bring your wellies or good boots, as it can be wet in the woods

Saturday 2nd August, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

Monday 18th August, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Tim Melling – FAIR ISLE We are always guaranteed a good evening, and usually a good laugh, with Tim so expect it to be a busy evening and get in early.

Wednesday 20th August, RSPB-Chesterfield, An evening car trip to Clumber Park to watch the swallows roosting and hopefully see hobby hunting among the flocks. Meet at the main car park at 20:00 for a look around the main grounds around the church prior to making our way to the ford.

Saturday 6th September, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

SUNDAY 7th SEPTMBER< OGSTON BIRD CLUB OPEN DAY

Saturday 13th September, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car trip to Blacktoft Sands. Hopefully lots of waders and seabirds as the outbound migration starts to build. Meet at Blacktoft car park at 09:30

Monday 15th September, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Susan & Allan Parker - SEABIRD CITY Regular presenters return to continue this months seabird theme for us. Again expect a good turn out so get in early for a good seat.

Saturday 4th October, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

Sunday 12th October, RSPB-Chesterfield, Coach outing to Gibraltar Point to make more of the annual migration at this fabulous spot – anything is possible here! Depart Rosehill at 07:00 Price to be advised

Monday 20th October, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Richard Fuller – MOUNTAINS, ISLANDS & MOORLANDS We last saw Richard giving his fascinating talk on Givendale farm – we have equal hopes for this his latest talk being as fascinating.

Saturday, 1st November, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

Sunday 9th November, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car trip to Carsington Water. Meet at Sheepwash car park for a walk through to the main wildlife centre after we’ve thoroughly done the 3 hides and area at the Sheepwash end.

Monday 17th November, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture Alan Gladwin – FLIGHTS OF FANCY Alan is another favoured regular presenter so we are looking forward to another evening of interest and humour

Saturday 6th December, OGSTON BIRD CLUB GUIDED WALK, meet at 9:30am at the West Bank Car Park

Monday 8th December, RSPB-Chesterfield, illustrated lecture John Hornbuckle – BIRDS OF CHILE

Saturday 27th December, RSPB-Chesterfield, Car trip to Ogston reservoir. Come along and work off that Christmas lethargy, join us to watch the early afternoon gull roost take place. Meet at south shore car park (near sailing club) at 13:00.