The talk is based around upland birds, featuring the key species, their ecology and habitats. He will give an insight into the results and methodology of the Upland Breeding Bird Survey- a collaboration project between the RSPB, BTO and Natural England. He will also talk about some of our upland reserves and the work being done with farmers and landowners in the uplands to restore habitat for key upland bird species.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: £2.50 (children free) for members and non members
Peter has walked the Washburn Valley for many years, using these walks to familiarize himself with the bird life of the valley. He will use his illustrated talk to convey his views and many aspects on bird study, such as conservation, behaviour and population trends, building on his experiences over the years. By the end of the evening, he will have conveyed his enthusiasm for this magical dale, and encourage members of the audience to visit and enjoy it as much as he does.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: £2.50 (children free) for members and non members
We commence with our AG.M. at 7.00p.m. followed by "Bird Habitats of the Pennines and Scotland" - a film by Gordon Yates. Special areas include the Pennines, the Lake District, South West Scotland, Arran, Colonsay and Jura. Gordon has been delighting the group with his films for some twenty years, and claims this is one of his personal favourites. Covering these spectacular areas, he will show us some of the specialities - Merlin, Waxwing. Hen Harrier, Comcrake, Golden Eagle, Red and Black Throated Divers and many more!
