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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T190000
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SUMMARY:Moult by John Harvey
DESCRIPTION:This is short talk to be followed by the traditional end of season Bring and Share.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/moult-by-john-harvey/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260130T142405Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T142405Z
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SUMMARY:Farming and Wildlife by Nicholas Watts
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas has farmed at Vine House Farm since 1964. He started recording the breeding birds on his farm in 1982. In 1992 he realised there had been a large decline of some species\, this worried him so he decided to try and stop this decline and by chance Vine House Bird foods was created. \nSince 1992 there has been extensive habitat creation at Vine House Farm and Nicholas has won\nmore awards for conservation on his farm than any other farmer in the UK. He has also received the MBE for his work. \nNicholas researches and trials conservation ideas and then shares results and advice with other farmers and conservation bodies.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/farming-and-wildlife-by-nicholas-watts/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260223T155839Z
CREATED:20260107T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T155839Z
UID:758-1771873200-1771880400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Southern Ecuador – Searching for new and endemic species in the Andes of Ecuador
DESCRIPTION:Roberta Goodall’s talk is a no longer going to be longer than usual. Start 7.15pm\, arrive by 7pm
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/southern-ecuador-searching-for-new-and-endemic-species-in-the-andes-of-ecuador/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20250917T203923Z
CREATED:20250917T203923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T203923Z
UID:683-1771268400-1771275600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Our local Warblers
DESCRIPTION:A talk about the Warblers you’ll encounter locally.  What they look like and (more importantly) sound like\, where you’ll find them\, and how I’ve learnt to identify them.  What online resources are out there for you to use.  Lots of audio\, so bring your ears!
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/our-local-warblers/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260107T125803Z
CREATED:20251030T182710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T125803Z
UID:728-1770662700-1770670800@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Birds and Wildlife of Costa Rica by Steve Grimwade
DESCRIPTION:This will be a longer Zoom talk so will start at 7pm
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/the-birds-and-wildlife-of-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T164503Z
CREATED:20251030T160812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164503Z
UID:725-1770058800-1770066000@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birding in the Brenne\, France by Tony Williams
DESCRIPTION:Tony will be speaking by Zoom from the Brenne in France where he has lived for many years. He has worked on reserve management for the LPO\, France’s equivalent of the RSPB. He has been  a tour guide for Naturetrek in East Africa and Madagascar. \nTony’s work experience includes postings in the Camargue\, Mauritania and Fair Isle.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/birding-in-the-brenne-france-by-tony-williams/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T160344Z
CREATED:20250803T164948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160344Z
UID:623-1769454000-1769461200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM & talk on 'The Dark Side of Mothing' by Nick Hayward
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/moths-by-nick-hayward/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T160553Z
CREATED:20250803T165925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160553Z
UID:626-1768849200-1768856400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife and wild places of Menorca by Chris Gibson
DESCRIPTION:This talk will be on Zoom and be shown at Belmont School or visible from your own home.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/wildlife-and-wild-places-of-menorca-by-chris-gibson/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T155915Z
CREATED:20251030T155915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155915Z
UID:720-1768244400-1768251600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Buildings\, Birds and Wildlife by Larry Aston
DESCRIPTION:Laurence Aston is a Chartered Architect with over 25 years of experience of designing extensions\, conversions and new builds in the Gloucester area. He is particularly interested in preserving and providing for nest sites and habitat for birds and other wildlife.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/buildings-birds-and-wildlife-by-larry-aston/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T160055Z
CREATED:20251030T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160055Z
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SUMMARY:Little Owls by Gordon Kirk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/little-owls/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20250712T093820Z
CREATED:20250711T201204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T093820Z
UID:576-1765825200-1765832400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pars\, Pistes and Birdies by Arthur Ball
DESCRIPTION:Our own Bird Club member\, Arthur has a reputation for giving amusing talks. This one will be light hearted anecdotes of ‘accidental’ bird watching whilst Arthur pursued other hobbies. \n  \nThe talk will be followed by our usual Christmas ‘Bring and Share’ supper.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/pars-pistes-and-birdies-by-arthur-ball/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T210000
DTSTAMP:20250920T153916Z
CREATED:20250803T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T153916Z
UID:620-1765220400-1765227600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Urban Peregrines by Ed Drewitt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/urban-peregrines-by-ed-drewitt/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20250814T163119Z
CREATED:20250711T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163119Z
UID:574-1764615600-1764622800@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Unravelling the crisis: the complex challenges facing UK songbirds by  Sue Morgan
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Zoom talk. All members will receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Members who can are encouraged to view the talk at Belmont School. \nSue Morgan is CEO of SongBird Survival. SongBird Survival is working to change the future of songbirds by funding research into the causes of the decline\, and creating solutions. \nSongBird Survival is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to halting and reversing the alarming population declines of songbirds and other small birds. \nSongBird Survival believes that the evidence base that informs UK policy is inadequate or lacking\, and more needs to be done to identify the real drivers behind continued songbird declines. \nWe commission and fund high-quality scientific research to fill in these evidence gaps.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/songbird-survival-trust-by-tracey-spensley/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bullfinch-in-branches.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203929Z
CREATED:20250711T200520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203929Z
UID:572-1764010800-1764018000@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Highland Wildlife by Roy Atkins
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Zoom talk. All members will receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Members who can are encouraged to view the talk at Belmont School. \nRoy has guided holidays for Speyside Wildlife for over 20 years both in the highlands and islands of Scotland and many destinations overseas. Starting in Speyside\, his talk will roam the Highlands of Scotland looking at the special birds\, mammals and other wildlife of this exciting region\, whether high in the mountains\, in the ancient forests of Abernethy\, or the wild coastline of the north west highlands – there is so much to see!
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/highland-wildlife-by-roy-atkins/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20250803T164455Z
CREATED:20250711T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T164455Z
UID:570-1763406000-1763413200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cambodia by Jill & Colin Nichols
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/cambodia-by-colin-nichols/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20250814T165057Z
CREATED:20250626T203513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165057Z
UID:560-1762801200-1762808400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Curlew Recovery programme by Geoff Hilton
DESCRIPTION:Geoff says\, “At present I am particularly passionate about saving Eurasian curlews: a species of great conservation importance but also personal meaning.” His background is in ornithology and the science of species recovery. \nGeoff oversees the work of WWT’s Conservation Evidence department. The team provides conservation evidence to support the wetland conservation work of WWT.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/the-curlew-recovery-programme-by-geoff-hilton/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T173000
DTSTAMP:20251018T161405Z
CREATED:20251018T161231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T161405Z
UID:711-1762250400-1762277400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20250920T153632Z
CREATED:20250626T203219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T153632Z
UID:558-1762196400-1762203600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Migration along the Adriatic Flyway by Denis Bohm
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year\, millions of migratory birds use this route to fly between their wintering and breeding grounds. They stop over in Herzegovina’s breathtaking and diverse scenery that ranges from wetlands\, alpine meadows with spectacular floral displays\, deep canyons and crystal clear rivers. \nDenis will introduce us to many of the species commonly seen in Herzegovina including Rock partridge\, Sombre tit\, Blue rock thrush\, Red-footed falcon\, Levant sparrowhawk\, Eastern orphean warbler\, Western rock nuthatch\, Golden oriole\, Nightingale and a spectacular colony of Sand martins.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/spring-migration-along-the-adriatic-flyway-by-denis-bohm/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/golden-oriole.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20250712T091757Z
CREATED:20250624T212521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T091757Z
UID:556-1761591600-1761598800@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dippers in the Stroud valleys by Mark O'Connell
DESCRIPTION:Dippers are highly sensitive to changes in water acidity and pollution\, and are therefore an important biomonitoring species for freshwater habitats.\nThe Stroud Valleys dipper project has invited local communities to monitor the Dipper population in Gloucestershire’s Stroud Valleys.\nFindings from the project will be used to assess river health and provide solutions to declining populations of the species.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/dippers-in-the-stroud-valleys-by-mark-oconnell/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20250903T205600Z
CREATED:20250624T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T205600Z
UID:554-1760986800-1760994000@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucestershire's Lost Birds by Andrew Bluett
DESCRIPTION:Andrew will talk about some of the species we had pre- and post-WW2 which were lost during the 50s\, 60s and 70s. \nHe is a local man born in the Forest of Dean who grew up on the banks of the River Severn. He is a Trustee of both Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Gloucestershire Naturalists Society. \nAndrew says\, “I look for wildlife wherever I go in the world\, but my favourite places are WWT Slimbridge\, The Forest of Dean and Scotland.” \nHe spoke to the club in December 2018 on Wet waders\, dry waders.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/gloucestershires-lost-birds-by-andrew-bluett/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20250711T202046Z
CREATED:20250522T181736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T202046Z
UID:526-1760382000-1760389200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:First Talk of the Season - Madagascar : lemurs and whales
DESCRIPTION:Ian Johnston is a retired rocket scientist with a passion for wildlife\, travel\, modern technology\, photography and SCUBA diving. \nMadagascar is a remarkable place and this talk takes us through the central and eastern region\, trekking in the rainforest to spot some of the 100+ species of lemurs both in the mountains and down to the coast. Exploring different environment for totally different collections of lemur species. \nWe found the tiny mouse lemur (pictured above) \, the rare eye-eye and the indri with its haunting call amongst many others. \nFinally we ended up on a small island off the east coast of Madagascar to see the humpback whales performing their spectacular breaching. \nThe talk is illustrated with photographs and  video.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/first-talk-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Belmont School\, Warden Hill Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 3AT
CATEGORIES:Talks
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