Winterbourne Downs, Wiltshire
2026-09-03 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
A new trip to see Stone Curlew at RSPB Winterbourne Downs, Newton Tony, Wiltshire, SP4 0HE. Grid ref: SU21440 What3 words: employ.avoiding.upward.
We are hoping to find Stone Curlew gathering together before starting their migration. However, there is no guarantee that we will be successful in our quest. Last year 3 of us had excellent views of a large number of birds. Hopefully there would still be other farmland birds to keep us occupied.
Please note there are no facilities at this site. There is a small car park so please lift share where possible. Be sure to register your interest in this trip by emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com to facilitate lift sharing arrangements.
If lift sharing, meet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0800 to sort car sharing. With regard to shared travel, we would like to remind all members that this is undertaken at their own risk and a contribution to fuel costs is appreciated.
If making your own arrangements meet 0930 at the venue.
Bring food and drink to suit. It is not especially hard walking but obviously inclement weather is always possible – be prepared.
On the day if necessary, contact either John Casswell 07771960210 or Pam Riggs 07769040626

Goldcliff and Newport Wetlands, South Wales.
2026-09-27
Returning to Goldcliff Lagoons, NP18 2AX grid ref: ST 370830, What3Words: newsreel.bibs.cubed followed by a visit to RSPB Newport Wetlands, NP18 2BZ
We are hoping to find a mix of our returning winter waders, plus the large number of resident species.
There are no facilities at Goldcliff Lagoons but at Newport Wetlands there is a large car park, a café serving lunches and toilet facilities. Please remember your RSPB membership card for free car parking.
Be sure to register your interest in this trip by emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com to facilitate lift sharing arrangements.
Meet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0800 to sort car sharing or meet 0930 at the venue.
