Spring & Summer activities suspended
We have had to suspend our activities because of the coronavirus pandemic. We hope to resume in the autumn. If you need to contact us please use the form to get in touch
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CANCELLED because of Coronavirus: Evolution of Birds and Flight: Dr Dan Field
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetDr Dan Field is a University Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Birds are the most diverse group of terrestrial vertebrate animals, boasting nearly 11,000 living species. But how did this awe inspiring diversity arise? Dan will discuss recent advances in our understanding of how, where, and when birds […]
CANCELLED because of Coronavirus: Westhay Moor, Somerset
Westhay Moor, Somerset GR ST456437, SomersetLeader: David Goode Meet: 10.30am Westhay Moor Car Park GR ST 456437 Landranger 182/Explorer 141 Finish: 15.00 approx. Focus: Bog ecology, Sphagnum mosses, wetland birds, early migrants. Description: A walk along paths and boardwalk within the Nature Reserve. Bring sandwiches, wet weather gear and wellingtons.
CANCELLED because of Coronavirus: Elan Valley, Coach Trip with RSPB
Riverside, Avon Street Avon Street, Bath, United KingdomCoach: Leaves Riverside, Avon Street at 08.00, returns about 18.00. Focus: Summer migrants, Pied Flycatcher, moorland birds. We will not revisit the Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin Farm Description: Joint Bath Nats/RSPB meeting. Booking and prepayment essential, see booking form for pick up times.
CANCELLED because of Coronavirus: Abbey Cemetery Early Bird Song Walk
Entrance to Bath Abbey Cemetery Ralph Allen Drive, GR ST758638, SomersetMeet: 6.00 am at entrance to Bath Abbey Cemetery off Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, close to bus stop near Perrymead junction with Ralph Allen Drive. GR ST 758638 Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: Bird Song Description: We will walk around cemetery and listen to bird songs and calls, possibly walking along Church Lane and The Dell […]
New Year City Walk: Bathwick Meadows And Smallcombe
Riverside footpath opposite St John’s Church BathBecause of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leader: DAVID GOODE Meet: 10:00 Riverside footpath opposite St John’s Church. By the Cricket Ground. […]
New Year Walk: Bathwick-Batheaston-Bathampton Circular
Beckford Road BathBecause of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leader: LUCY STARLING Start: NB new start time due to weather conditions: 12:30 on Beckford […]
New Year Walk: Victoria Park And Surrounds
Royal Victoria Park BathBecause of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leaders: ROB RANDALL and HELENA CROUCH Meet: 13:30 In Victoria Park, by the chicane on […]
POSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Avebury And Barbery Castle Near Swindon
Car park off A4361 SwindonPOSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions Because of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. With two leaders there is room for 10 members, five […]
POSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath
Ham Wall RSPB Reserve Meare, Ashcott,, Glastonbury, SomersetPOSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions Because of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. NB If Ham Wall remains off limits in Tier 4 […]
POSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Early Spring Wildlife At Friary
FriaryPOSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Because of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leader: Helena Crouch and Penny Williamson Start: 11:00 just within […]
POSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Greyfield Wood & Stephens Vale, High Littleton
Greyfield Wood, GR ST641587, High Littleton, SomersetPOSTPONED because of Covid-19 restrictions: Because of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leaders: Marion and Alan Rayner Meet: 10:30 along Greyfield Road. […]
St Catherine’s Valley/ Northend, Bath
Eagle House Northend, Bath, SomersetBecause of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020 Leaders: Clare Herbert And John Rawles Meet: 10:00 at Eagle House, Northend BA1 7EH. Landranger […]
Westhay Moor, Somerset
Westhay Moor, Somerset GR ST456437, SomersetThis event has been revised to focus mainly on birds Because of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance . Leader: Tom Pinckheard Meet: 10:30 Westhay Moor Car Park GR ST456437 Landranger 182/Explorer 141 Finish: 15:00 approx. Focus: Bog ecology, Sphagnum mosses, […]
CANCELLED Elan Valley, coach trip joint meeting with RSPB
Riverside, Avon Street Avon Street, Bath, United KingdomThis event has been cancelled because of COVID restrictions. Booking and prepayment essential, see RSPB booking form for pick-up times. Leader: Dave Newman Coach: Leaves Riverside, Avon Street at 08:00, returns about 18:00. Focus: Summer migrants, Pied Flycatcher, moorland birds. We will not revisit the Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin Farm, but plenty of […]
Abbey Cemetery Early Bird Song Walk, Bath
Entrance to Bath Abbey Cemetery Ralph Allen Drive, GR ST758638, SomersetBecause of Covid-19 walks are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in November 2020. Leaders: Lucy Starling Meet: 06:00 at entrance to Bath Abbey Cemetery off Ralph Allen Drive, […]
Ham Wall/Shapwick Heath NNR Birdsong Workshop (2)
Ham Wall RSPB Reserve Meare, Ashcott,, Glastonbury, SomersetBecause of Covid-19 walks before 17 May 2021 are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in April 2021. Leader: Lucy Starling Meet: 08.00 in Ham Wall Car Park, Ashcott […]
Lansdown and Charlcombe
Lansdown Park & RideBecause of Covid-19 walks before 17 May 2021 are for members only, are limited to 5 members plus the leader, and must be booked in advance with the leader whose contact details are in the newsletter and programme circulated to members in April 2021. This 90-minute field trip will be held twice to allow more […]
Ham Wall RSPB and Shapwick NNR, near Glastonbury
Ham Wall RSPB Reserve Meare, Ashcott,, Glastonbury, SomersetLeader: Lucy Starling Meet: 09.30 Ham Wall car park off Ashcott Road. OS Map 182 ST 449397 Finish approx.: 15.30 Focus: Bird song and wetland birds, warblers, herons, egrets, Hobby, and damsel and dragonflies. Description: Slow level walking, stopping, looking and listening along gravel paths and grass tracks, visiting hides and break for picnic packed […]