Car outings, for all but very local trips, meet outside Co-op Travelcare, St. James' Road, Surbiton. It is customary to share fuel costs
Non-members are welcome to come on any outing, but are requested to contact the leader prior to the event. ELT at the end of the entry means you should bring Elevenses, Lunch and Tea.
No one could be found to lead the trip to Alresford. Instead Paul Spencer (020 8397 3770) will lead a morning visit to the LONDON WETLAND CENTRE at Barnes. Meet by Sir Peter Scott's statue at 09.30 hrs. Non WWT members will have to pay an entrance fee -Adults £8.95 - concessions= £6.70
LAKENHEATH FEN RSPB Norfolk Sunday June 1st
Leader Glen Maddison 020 8287 4577
This trip departs from Surbiton at 06.00hrs - members making overnight arrangements for the Saturday must inform the leader that they are meeting up there.
The early start is well worth it as the 2006 reports suggests - the GOLDEN ORIOLE is the main prize - this bird is a bright yellow with black wings and tail, it is hard to describe the intensity of the yellow........ it. is "supercar" yellow! The song, a beautiful flutey whistle resounds in the air, the male singing from the canopy and then flying with longish undulating bounces. Other possible highlights are HOBBY, CUCKOO and MARSH HARRIER. COMMON CRANE now nest on the reserve and STONE CURLEW and WOODLARK can be seen locally. BREAKFAST ELT
KEMPTON NATURE RESERVE Hanworth Saturday (morning) June 7th
Leader Alan Woolley 01932 843415
Meet outside the reserve at 09.30hrs parking in Church Road (off Nailhead road) or prearrange with Alan to use the reserve car park. Nearest bus route is 111 (alight at The Swan pub). Warblers, waterbirds and more. E
EPSOM COMMON and PRINCE'S COVERTS Saturday June 28th
Leader Paul Spencer 020 8397 3770
The Epsom Common trip is in the morning and focuses on butterflies. Meet at the Stew pond car park at 09.30hrs. The Prince's Coverts trip is in the evening, meet at 18.30hrs at The Star pub, Malden Rushett for roding WOODCOCK and "dusk" birds!
CHOBHAM COMMON Saturday evening July 6th
Leader Valerie Searle 07986 65854
Meet at 18.30hrs at Surbiton for lifts (Paul Spencer will coordinate) or Meet Valerie at the Gracious Pond road car park, Chobham OS SU989639 at 19.30hrs. Let Valerie know if you are coming. This trip is primarily for NIGHTJARS but hoping to see WOODCOCK, DARTFORD WARBLER and STONECHAT also.
THE HAWK CONSERVANCY, nr Andover Sunday July 13th
Leader Stephen Walters 01372 457442
Meet at Surbiton for lifts at 08.30hrs. Our previous visit was spoilt by rain so we decided to try again. The Hawk conservancy is a great place to see birds of prey up close, with flying displays of Eagles, Hawks and Owls and a Vulture feeding station. There is an entrance fee of £9.75 and £9.00 for seniors. For further information go to their website www.hawk-conservancy.org or speak to Stephen beforehand. ELT