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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Derbyshire Trip - Padley Gorge Outdoor Event

Date

Saturday 16th May at 8:30am

Location

Padley Gorge

This trip is organised with the support of Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS).

The plan is to arrive at Padley Gorge at 08.30 AM, to ensure parking, to look for species such as Wood Warbler and Common Redstart before going to Cutthroat Bridge, east of Ladybower Reservoir, to look for upland birds such as Red Grouse, Ring Ouzel, Golden Plover, Whinchat, etc. This is a good chance to see birds which are either not found in our area or are only seen on passage. DOS have a bird race on the 9th so that will give their members guiding us an up-to-date picture of what is around and where. It should be a good day, even with an early start. More details will follow on how to get there and where to park at Padley.

Padley Gorge

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 08:30 at Padley Gorge. Full details are

Visit to Padley Gorge and Cutthroat Bridge

Meeting time 0830

Meeting location – National Trust Car Park Longshaw Estate, Owler Bar Road, Sheffield S11 7TZ – Google location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iUXyoRdMPELJzmW87

Facilities - parking cost £6, NT members free. Toilets available at the Hall, which we will be passing on the first part of our walk.

The walk will last around 2 hours. We will progress after the Hall past the pond and down into Padley Gorge. The walk is on tracks with some steps, rocky areas in the Gorge itself so walking boots are required. There is one steep section to access the upper part of the woods and onto the moorland at the top.

On return to the car we can utilise the café to get some refreshments before moving onto our second location.

Cutthroat Bridge – (20 minute drive from Longshaw Estate) large lay-by along A57, Hope Valley S10 4QZ. Google location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oTYfarL5EQ4b6i4M6

No facilities at this location but depending on how long people want to spend here we can stay until we’ve seen/enjoyed enough.

Post code: S11 7TZ
Leaders:

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This trip is organised with the support of Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS). The plan is to arrive at Padley Gorge at 08.30 AM, to ensure parking, to look for species such as Wood Warbler and Common Redstart before going to Cutthroat Bridg...
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RSPB Lakenheath Fen Outdoor Event

Date

Saturday 30th May at 10:00am

Location

RSPB Lakenheath Fen

A second visit to the Brecks. This time to the fabulous RSPB Lakenheath Fen reserve. The reserve is recently
extended with additional land added along the river. At this time of year, we have an excellent chance of multiple
Bittern sightings, nesting Marsh Harriers, Hobby hawking dragonflies and Cuckoos. There is also a chance of seeing
the breeding Crane population. Please carry a packed lunch and drink with you as the plan is to take lunch at Joist
Fen to give the maximum time searching for target species from this fabulous viewpoint.

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 visitors centre car park at RSPB Lakenheath. This has entry charges for non-members.
Post code: IP27 9AD.
Leaders: Stewart Short/Ian Gordon

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A second visit to the Brecks. This time to the fabulous RSPB Lakenheath Fen reserve. The reserve is recently extended with additional land added along the river. At this time of year, we have an excellent chance of multiple Bittern sightings, ne...
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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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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.

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PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Upcoming Events

Derbyshire Trip - Padley Gorge Outdoor Event

RSPB Lakenheath Fen Outdoor Event

RSPB Titchwell and NNR Dersingham Bog Outdoor Event

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