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SUMMARY:Slimbridge Wetland Centre\, Sunday 15 February\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:Slimbridge Wetland Centre\, GL2 7BT \nReplacing the planned trip to Grimley Lakes which are too flooded to visit safely we will now visit Slimbridge Wetland Centre on Sunday 15 February meeting in the car park at 10am or in the foyer if wet. There is a charge for entrance but WWT members are free and can even get in before the opening time of 9.30am! \nIf you require a lift please meet at 0915 Shelbourne Road near Dean Close GL51 6HE. \nPlease be sure to let Pam or John know if you are planning to come especially if you have changed your mind about attending. \nEmail them on \nfieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com \nor text to \nJohn Casswell 07771 960210 or Pam Riggs 07769 040626 \nThe Wetland Centre opens at 9.30am
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/slimbridge-wetland-centre-sunday-15-february-10am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T123000
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SUMMARY:Brandon Marsh\, Warwickshire
DESCRIPTION:  \nBrandon Marsh\, CV3 3 GW Map ref. SP386761\, What3Words money.paused.noted \nThis is a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Reserve just outside Coventry that has a mixture of pools and reedbeds. See Link on the Home page. Hopefully a selection of wildfowl and winter thrushes can be expected. There is free entry for members of wildlife trusts\, otherwise there is an entrance fee of £4.50 (£3.50 for concessions) There is a good on-site cafe. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 08:30 to sort car sharing\, or meet 10:00 at the venue. \nFor all meetings it is very useful to know if you intend coming in case of last minute changes and to try and sort out car sharing especially for those trips at some distance to Cheltenham. Please use the new email for this – fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com  Local trips are usually ‘long’mornings with more distant sites being all day. Bring food and drink to suit. None of these sites are 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
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/brandon-marsh-warwickshire/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20250903T204515Z
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SUMMARY:Forest of Dean and Christmas meal
DESCRIPTION:Our usual walk and Christmas meal. As usual meet at the Belfry in Littledean before we make our way to a suitable site to hopefully find Hawfinch\, Crossbill and Siskin. \nMeet 0900 at the Belfry Car Park (SU669135) post code GL14 3JS \nIt is important to say if you intend coming so The Belfry can be informed of numbers for the meal. \nPlease use the new email for this – fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com  None of these sites are 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
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/forest-of-dean-and-christmas-meal/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20250903T204645Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T204645Z
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SUMMARY:Pittville Park\, Cheltenham
DESCRIPTION:A return to this large park in Cheltenham with its lake\, grassland\, plenty of trees and hopefully a variety of birds. Meet at 10am in the car park on Albemarle Gate (opposite The Pump Room). GL50 4PH \nFor all meetings it is very useful to know if you intend coming in case of last minute changes and to try and sort out car sharing especially for those trips at some distance to Cheltenham. Please use the new email for this – fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com  Local trips are usually ‘long’mornings. Bring food and drink to suit. None of these sites are 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
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/pittville-park-cheltenham/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20251004T125708Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Moor Farm\, Oaksey
DESCRIPTION:A Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Reserve with SSSI status\, a number of hides overlooking the lakes with wildfowl\, including Great Crested Grebe\, Teal and hopefully Goosander. See Link on our Home page. \nFrom the A419 turn right onto the B4696 towards South Cerney\, straight on at the crossroads signed to Oaksey and after a further 2.5mls\, the entrance to the reserve is on the left. Meet in the visitor centre carpark at 1000. The on-site Dragonfly cafe is excellent (SU007939) Postcode SN16 9TW. What3Words:outbid.zips.drags \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0900 to sort car sharing or meet 1000 at the venue. \nIt is very useful to know if you intend coming in case of last minute changes and to try and sort out car sharing. Please use the new email for this – fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com \nOn the day if necessary\, contact either John Casswell 07771 960210 or Pam Riggs 07769 040626
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/lower-moor-farm-oaksey/
LOCATION:Lower Moor Farm\, Somerford Keynes Road\, Oaksey\, SN16 9TW
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T173000
DTSTAMP:20251018T161405Z
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SUMMARY:50th anniversary visit to Slimbridge
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cheltenham Bird Club we have organised a members’ day out at Slimbridge. We will gather in the Foyer of the Wetland Centre at 10am. \nThere will be a talk\, an opportunity to visit the Peter Scott House and a guided tour of areas of the wetland centre not usually accessible to the public. Bring your WWT membership card or you will need to pay for entrance. \nAfterwards we can have an early supper at The Tudor Arms pub in nearby Shepherds Patch. \nTo register for this event you need to fill in the Google Form at \nhttps://forms.gle/HL249maBY2uGjoTbA \nor email Monica Gilbertson monica.gilbertson@hotmail.co.uk \nClosing date Friday 24 October
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/50th-anniversary-visit-to-slimbridge/
LOCATION:WWT Slimbridge\, Slimbridge Wetland Centre\, GL2 7BT
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20250912T075239Z
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SUMMARY:Field trip to Bourton gravel pits
DESCRIPTION:A short walk across fields and along the River Windrush to hopefully see overwintering thrushes\, finches and wildfowl. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0900 to sort car sharing. Alternatively meet in the lay-by which is located on the minor road to Little Rissington. As you leave Bourton-on-the Water and pass through the 40mph de restriction signs the lay-by is on the left as you go into a bend\, easily missed. What3Words: padding.valve.inflates (SP179198) at 1000.  \nThere are no facilities at the site but plenty in nearby Bourton-on-the Water.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/field-trip-to-bourton-gravel-pits-2/
LOCATION:Bourton pits\, padding.valve.inflates\, Bourton-on-the-Water\, Gloucestershire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Casswell / Pam Riggs":MAILTO:fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20250629T120139Z
CREATED:20250522T140123Z
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SUMMARY:Forest of Dean: evening walk for nightjars
DESCRIPTION:What a delightful evening! After a sweltering and muggy day our final field meeting of the year took us first to Cannop Ponds where\, on the lower pond\, we saw Mandarin\, Mallard\, Tufted duck\, Mute swan\, Chaffinch\, Grey wagtail\, Lesser black backed gull\, Moorhen\, Coot. No Dipper but someone saw the flash of a Kingfisher. On the upper pond saw Swifts and House martins. We watched a family of Pied wagtails charmingly dancing up and down as they caught insects by the water and returned to the waterside stones. \nNext we parked near Speech House and walked up onto Crabtree Hill where we waited as the evening drew to a close. We saw Exmoor ponies and Highland cattle but no nightjars. Then\, suddenly\, there was the distant churring of a nightjar – and again – then a sudden brief sighting. We were returning happily when we heard the nightjar(s) several times. \nIt was a tricky walk back to the cars but it was another successful and enjoyable field meeting. Sadly this was Tim Fretter’s final field meeting. We owe him a huge debt of thanks for all the wonderful meetings he has arranged and led over many years. He has always been so inclusive\, making sure everyone gets a good look and guidance in identifying birds. He has been keen to support new members\, making them feel welcome to our friendly club.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/forest-of-dean/
LOCATION:Cinderford Tesco\, Tesco Car Park\, Cinderford\, GL14 2AN
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20250624T134546Z
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SUMMARY:Coombe Hill Canal
DESCRIPTION:Expect lots of warblers\, waders and wildfowl and maybe some raptors. \nThe car park is very small so car share if possible. \nWhat3Words: ///recovery.imprints.rooting \nOS Map reference: SO885272
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/coombe-hill-canal/
LOCATION:Coombe Hill Car Park\, The Wharf\, Coombe Hill\, GL19 4BA
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20250629T115849Z
CREATED:20250522T133429Z
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SUMMARY:Cotswold Water Park
DESCRIPTION:A walk around a number of the pits including the Cleeveland Reserve. Possible Cuckoo\, many warblers\, red crested pochard and several other species. \nMeet at Waterhays Car Park at 9am. Map reference SU059933. What three words is meanders.swept.moats The car park is (was!!) a cash pay or by phone – not ideal if cash machine not working. \nThe postcode is SN6 6QY\, but the car park is well to the East of Ashton Keynes in Upper Waterhay \nBirds seen or heard: Rook\, Crow\, Jackdaw\, Magpie\, Garden warbler\, Lesser whitethroat\, Whitethroat\, Reed warbler\, Sedge warbler\, Cetti’s warbler\, Blackcap\, Chiffchaff\, Willow warbler\, Lesser black headed gull\, Herring gull\, Swift\, Swallow\, Robin\, Dunnock\, Songthrush\, Great crested grebe\, Coot\, Moorhen\, Mute swan\, Kestrel\, Red crested pochard\, Canada goose\, Greylag goose\, Tufted duck\, Cuckoo. \nThanks to Tony Gadsdon who stepped in to lead this walk in the absence of Tim.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/cotswold-water-park/
LOCATION:Waterhay Car Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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