PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Welcome to the web-site of Peterborough Bird Club. We are a friendly group and warmly welcome new members. Whether you are a beginner or an expert the Club aims to bring people together who have a shared interest in birding in Peterborough and surrounding areas.

The Club runs a programme of indoor talks from September to April in central Peterborough. Topics recently have included local conservation projects such as the Nene Washes, the Ouse Washes and the Great Fen; research on seabird behaviour, migration and the impact of global warming and of Avian Influenza; farming and wildlife; and overseas birding destinations such as Colombia, Florida, Morocco, Northern Europe, Scotland, the Pantanal and the Spanish Pyrenees.

The Club arranges two outdoor trips per month between September and June. Destinations include local sites eg. Rutland Water, Deeping Lakes, Nene Washes... and further a field eg. the RSPB reserves at Frampton, Lakenheath and Titchwell and Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves at Cley and Weeting Heath... Recently, we have added some completely out-of-area trips to East Yorkshire and Kent. These are free to attend apart from entrance and car park fees and accommodation (where appropriate) once you get there.

The 2024/25 programmes can be found in articles under the NEWS tab or in the Events tab on the appropriate day.

Learn more about us below and apply to become a member by clicking on the ASK TO JOIN button. Membership is £12 per year but under 21’s and students in full-time education can join free of charge. Alternatively, you are welcome to attend one of our Indoor meetings for a small donation or one of our many Outdoor events free of charge. We look forward to meeting you.

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RSPB Titchwell and NNR Dersingham Bog Outdoor Event

Date

Saturday 13th June at 4:00pm

Location

RSPB Titchwell

A late afternoons birding at RSPB Titchwell and then transfer to NNR Dersingham Bog where we will arrive by 8PM
for anybody wanting to just join for the evening. The main aim of this visit is to hear, and hopefully see, the unique
Nightjars churring and flying around sunset time. This is the nearest site to Peterborough for you to enjoy this unique
spectacle. In addition to Nightjars, we hope to see Woodlark, Woodcock making their roding flights, Stonechat and
Tree Pipits.

Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are
free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

Meet: At RSPB Titchwell car park at 16:00. This has entry charges for non-members.
Post code: PE31 8BB.

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Meet: At Dersingham Bog in the roadside car park at 20:00. There may be parking donations.
Post code: PE31 6HA

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Leaders: Stewart Short/Ian Gordon

A late afternoons birding at RSPB Titchwell and then transfer to NNR Dersingham Bog where we will arrive by 8PM for anybody wanting to just join for the evening. The main aim of this visit is to hear, and hopefully see, the unique Nightjars churri...
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Rutland Water NR Rutland Water NR Outdoor Event

Date

Wednesday 24th June at 10:00am

Location

Rutland Water Bird Watching Centre

A second visit to the fabulous Rutland Water, this time to the nature reserve. As well as the usual wide selection of
birds there should be nesting Ospreys. After lunch plan to drive round to the Lynden visitors centre for a short walk
to the hides on Manton Bay for good views of Osprey on the nest.

Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are
free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

Meet: At 10:00 at the nature reserve car park. There is an entry charge for non-members.
Post code: LE15 8BT.
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Leaders: Ian Gordon

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A second visit to the fabulous Rutland Water, this time to the nature reserve. As well as the usual wide selection of birds there should be nesting Ospreys. After lunch plan to drive round to the Lynden visitors centre for a short walk to the hid...
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East Sussex and Kent Out of Area Trip Outdoor Event

Date

Sunday 6th September at 1:00am

Location

East Sussex and Kent

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PBC's second out-of-area overnight trip of 2026 will run from Sunday to Tuesday 6-8th Sept 26. Please save the date.

This is a 3 day 2 night trip to East Sussex and Kent.

On day 1 we'll head to Ashdown Forest in search of Redstart, Woodlark, Spotted Flycatchers, Honey Buzzard and Dartford Warbler. We may bump into Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and friends along the way!

Day 2 will be spent exploring Dungeness - the sea (Arctic Skua, Balearic Shearwater, various Terns and Harbour Porpoise), the power station (Peregrine, Raven & Black Redstart nest there), the scrub around the observatory (Whinchat, Wryneck, Wheatear & Warblers), RSPB Dungeness, ARC Reservoir and Jury's Gap. There are many potential sites around Dungeness and migration will be in full swing so you never know what may turn up.

Day 3 will be more relaxed (I promise). We'll visit Rye Harbour where we're likely to see a good selection of waders including Sandpipers as well as more Wheatear and possibly Yellow Wagtail.

[...] PBC's second out-of-area overnight trip of 2026 will run from Sunday to Tuesday 6-8th Sept 26. Please save the date. This is a 3 day 2 night trip to East Sussex and Kent. On day 1 we'll head to Ashdown Forest in search of Redstart, Woodla...
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Common Crane, Greater White-fronted Goose, Common Kestrel and 17 other species seen at Willow Tree Fen

Jan 31
Eurasian Siskin seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

Jan 12
Common Firecrest, Red-breasted Merganser, Grey Plover and 23 other species seen at Titchwell Marsh RSPB

Jan 2
American Golden Plover seen at Eyebrook Reservoir

Oct 19
Hume's Leaf Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler seen out and about

Oct 17

Local Nature charity, Langdyke Countryside Trust, maintains a number of local nature reserves and holds events. Have a look at their website to see what is on and read interesting articles.

Vine House Farm - Use discount code BC10 to get a discount online

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Upcoming Events

RSPB Titchwell and NNR Dersingham Bog Outdoor Event

Rutland Water NR Rutland Water NR Outdoor Event

East Sussex and Kent Out of Area Trip Outdoor Event

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