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SUMMARY:Severn Beach and Pilning wetlands\, Saturday 14 March
DESCRIPTION:Severn Beach and Pilning wetlands\, Just as you are Tea Cottage\, BS35 4PQ\, What3Words: suggested.relaxing.impulsive \nThis area with its open sea\, scrub\, seawalls\, muddy fringes plus the newish areas of marsh and open water called Pilning Wetlands should give us some good views of seabirds\, waders and raptors. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0800 to sort car sharing\, or if travelling solo\, meet 0900 at Michael Wood Services and we will go on from there. \nWe will park in Beach Road\, near the Just as You are Tea Cottage Cafe\, BS35 4PQ Severn Beach. What3Words: suggested.relaxing.impulsive. \nFlat walking but could be muddy in the wetland area. This will be an all day meeting. No facilities in the wetland area. \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. All contacts by email to fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com \nNone of these sites are especially hard walking but obviously inclement weather is always possible – be prepared.  \nOn the day\, if necessary\, contact either John Casswell 07771 960210 or PamRiggs 07769 040626
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/severn-beach-and-pilning-wetlands-saturday-14-march/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260129T162713Z
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UID:769-1774137600-1774223999@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keyhaven / Pennington Marshes\, Sunday 22 March
DESCRIPTION:Keyhaven / Pennington Marshes\, near Lymington\, Hampshire \nA mini bus trip to this Hampshire Wildlife Trust reserve on the Solent. An excellent coastal site comprising coastal grazing marshes\, ditches\, brackish lagoons and former salt marshes important for waders and wintering birds\, mudflats\, reed beds and scrub. The above habitat should ensure an excellent and varied species list. \nDeparture is 7.30am from Belmont School\, cost £25. Estimated return time 6.30pm \nNames for a reserve list are required please. \n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/keyhaven-pennington-marshes-sunday-22-march/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T202042Z
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UID:771-1775640600-1775664000@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Frampton\, Wednesday 8 April\, 0930-1200 with Splatt Bridge in the afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Frampton\, meet 0930 Watery Lane car park\, Map ref. SO747075 What3Words: flocking. sock.serves \nGordon Kirk will take us for about 2 hours around the lakes\, and after lunch those wishing to stay can also go to Splatt Bridge if the weather and energy levels are good! There is ‘The Three Horseshoes’ pub and a cafe to be checked out for those needing sustenance before heading home. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0830 to sort car sharing. For those travelling directly to the venue\, meet at 0930 at the small car park on right off Watery Lane which leads off The Green\, signed for the Sailing Club. SO 747075. What 3 Words – flocking.sock.serves It is a small car park so car sharing is advised. \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. All contacts by email to fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com \nNone of these sites are especially hard walking but obviously inclement weather is always possible – be prepared.  \nOn the day\, if necessary\, contact either John Casswell 07771 960210 or PamRiggs 07769 040626
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/frampton-wednesday-8-april-0930-1200-with-splatt-bridge-in-the-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T124323Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T124323Z
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SUMMARY:Cleeve Hill\, Thursday 16 April\, 9am
DESCRIPTION:We will return to Cleeve Hill hoping for Ring Ouzel amongst much else. Last time we saw a flock of Golden Plover. Meet at 9am at the West Down car park for a longish walk over the Hill\, weather permitting. Car park map reference SP009236 or postcode GL54 5TN. What3Words:soothing.ombudsman.iterative \nNote: you will (or probably will) travel up from Whittington. From the North\, via Winchcombe and Brockhampton. No facilities at this venue.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/cleeve-hill/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260204T035926Z
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UID:794-1776850200-1776859200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Croome\, Wednesday 22 April\, 9.30am
DESCRIPTION:We are hoping to see Nightingales which return every year to the woodland on the edge of this National Trust property\, sightings and song are not guaranteed. However\, there should be plenty of other woodland birds on our walk which is on a public footpath. \nFrom the A4104 take the turning signed to Dunstall and Kinnersley (do not follow the sign for Croome) Map reference SO890430\, What3Words: seaside.eruptions.womanly \nNearest postcode WR8 9DF\, park on the verge by a turning for Astons Coaches. Roadside parking also available. \nNational Trust members can walk through Croome Park after our morning meeting. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0830 to sort car sharing or meet 0930 at the venue.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/croome-wednesday-22-april-9am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T124228Z
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SUMMARY:Nagshead\, Forest of Dean\, Wednesday 6 May\, 9am
DESCRIPTION:Nagshead RSPB in the Forest of Dean where\, hopefully\, we can find Flycatchers\, Redstart and many other warblers and pipits. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0815 to sort car sharing\, or meet 0900 at the Reserve car park. Map reference  SO606084 or postcode GL15 4LA. \nWhat3Words: parting.skid.darting \nThis can be a full day meeting for those wishing to go on to other areas.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/nagshead-forest-of-dean-wednesday-6-may-9am/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260204T035703Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T035703Z
UID:800-1779012000-1779037200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:RSPB Ham Wall\, Somerset. Sunday 17 May\, 10am to all day
DESCRIPTION:Set on the Somerset levels this vast area of reedbed (part of the Avalon Marshes) is a major breeding location for Great White Egret\, Bittern\, Marsh Harrier and it is a great place to see Hobbies and numerous dragonfly species. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0830 to sort car sharing or meet 1000 at the venue. \nGrid ref: ST448395 postcode BA6 9SX\, What3Words: biggest.sharpened.clots. \n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/rspb-ham-wall-somerset-sunday-17-may-10am-to-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260204T035623Z
CREATED:20260202T125029Z
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UID:802-1781429400-1781456400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:RSPB Otmoor\, Oxfordshire\, Sunday 14 June\, 9.30am to all day
DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent reserve north of Oxford where hopefully we might find Marsh Harrier\, Bittern\, Cranes along with lots of waterfowl\, waders and warblers – maybe Hobby as well. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0800 to sort car sharing or meet 0930 at the venue.  SP569126\, postcode OX3 9UR\, What3Words:dividers.sage.bibs \nThere are no facilities at this venue. The car park is very small so lift sharing is advised.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/rspb-otmoor-oxfordshire-sunday-14-june-9-30am-to-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T125339Z
CREATED:20260202T125339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T125339Z
UID:804-1782329400-1782334800@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winchcombe Swift Evening\, Wednesday 24 June\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Following our very successful evening 2 years ago we will again be visiting Winchcombe where Brian Weller will be lead a walk and talk on the success of the Swift boxes introduced to the town. Hopefully we will see footage from his camera box. \nMeet 1930 in Back Lane carpark\, Winchcombe GL54 5PZ
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/winchcombe-swift-evening-wednesday-24-june-7-30pm/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260202T130022Z
CREATED:20260202T125631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T130022Z
UID:806-1782586800-1782601200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Forest of Dean\, Saturday 27 June\, 7pm - after dark
DESCRIPTION:Our usual final meeting until the Autumn to try and find Nightjar\, Woodcock and hopefully other species. As always the weather plays a large part in the success of this evening so fingers crossed. Meet at the Coop in Cinderford at 7pm\, map reference SO658140 or postcode GL14 2AN. \nMeet in Shelbourne Road\, near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 6pm to share cars. \nBring a torch or use a mobile to light your way back to the cars! The nightjars are not out until about 10pm.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/forest-of-dean-saturday-27-june-7pm-after-dark/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T110154Z
CREATED:20260726T092506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T110154Z
UID:844-1788427800-1788440400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winterbourne Downs\, Wiltshire
DESCRIPTION:A new trip to see Stone Curlew at RSPB Winterbourne Downs\, Newton Tony\, Wiltshire\, SP4 0HE. Grid ref: SU21440  What3 words: employ.avoiding.upward. \nWe 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. \nPlease 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. \nIf 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. \nIf making your own arrangements meet 0930 at the venue. \nBring food and drink to suit. It is not especially hard walking but obviously inclement weather is always possible – be prepared. \nOn the day if necessary\, contact either John Casswell 07771960210 or Pam Riggs 07769040626
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/winterbourne-downs-wiltshire/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260726T095710Z
CREATED:20260726T095710Z
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UID:848-1790467200-1790553599@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Goldcliff and Newport Wetlands\, South Wales.
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Goldcliff Lagoons\,  NP18 2AX grid ref: ST 370830\, What3Words: newsreel.bibs.cubed  followed by a visit to RSPB Newport Wetlands\, NP18 2BZ \nWe are hoping to find a mix of our returning winter waders\, plus the large number of resident species. \nThere 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. \nBe sure to register your interest in this trip by emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com to facilitate lift sharing arrangements. \nMeet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0800 to sort car sharing or meet 0930 at the venue. \n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/goldcliff-and-newport-wetlands-south-wales/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260726T101621Z
CREATED:20260726T101414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101621Z
UID:850-1792836000-1792843200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Grimley Lake\, West Midlands Bird Club nature reserve
DESCRIPTION:A return visit to Grimley Lake\, WMBC nature reserve\, WR2 6LS or What3Words: jaws.flank.wink \nWe will spend the morning walking around the lakes looking for wildfowl and farmland birds. \nAccess to the reserve is from the A443 Worcester to Tenbury Wells road\, follow the signs towards Grimley. Parking is on a wide grass verge opposite the minor road junction.  There are no facilities at this site\, however\, there are various cafés on the road towards Holt. \nAfter lunch some members may like to visit Clifton Pits\, which are situated on the A38 towards Tewkesbury 10miles from Grimley. Postcode WR5 3PF  What3Words: surnames.keys.boats \nWe will park in the large lay-by found on the left hand side of the road soon after passing through Kempsey. \n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/grimley-lake-west-midlands-bird-club-nature-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260808T205231Z
CREATED:20260808T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T205231Z
UID:866-1794909600-1794918600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cotswold Water Park East\, off the A417 between Fairford and Lechlade
DESCRIPTION:Our walk will start at The Lakes Hotel\, GL7 3DT What3Words:messing.stolen.coast \nThe hotel is not signposted from the main A417. There is a very smart high curved stone wall at the entrance\, then follow the sign to Bar & Kitchen and carpark. \nA morning walk round a couple of the lakes to include the hide at Whelford Pools. We will hopefully find plenty of wintering wildfowl and other species. Depending on the weather we may move to another venue after lunch for those wishing to extend the day. \nBe sure to register your interest in this trip by emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com to facilitate lift sharing arrangements. \nMeet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE at 0900 to sort car sharing or meet at 1000 at the venue.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/cotswold-water-park-east-off-the-a417-between-fairford-and-lechlade/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260816T104815Z
CREATED:20260816T104815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T104815Z
UID:872-1796549400-1796565600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Forest of Dean and Christmas meal
DESCRIPTION:This is the final walk of the year followed by the Christmas meal at The Belfry\, Littledean\, postcode GL14 3JS map ref SU669135\,. It is a popular social event so please book early by speaking to Pam or emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com \nAs usual meet in The Belfry car park at 9.30am before we make our way to a suitable site to hopefully find Hawfinch\, Crossbill\, Siskin and others. \nFor lift sharing meet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0830 to sort car sharing.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/forest-of-dean-and-christmas-meal-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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