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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:20260209T184500
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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:20260216T190000
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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:20260223T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260223T155839Z
CREATED:20260107T181505Z
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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:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260130T142405Z
CREATED:20260107T183031Z
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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:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T164650Z
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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:20261012T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260727T093643Z
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SUMMARY:Europe's best birding by Tom Mabbett
DESCRIPTION:Naturetrek leader and local man Tom Mabbett will be speaking on the best places for birdwatching in Europe. This might be a useful talk for the planning of next year’s holidays! \nTom is an engaging speaker and good friend of Cheltenham Bird Club. \nAll indoor meetings are at Belmont School\, Warden Hill Rd\, Cheltenham GL51 3AT. Talks start at 7.15pm but we are encouraged to arrive early\, have a cup of coffee and a chat.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/europes-best-birding-by-tom-mabbett/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260727T102826Z
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SUMMARY:Otmoor: the development of a haven for wildlife by David Wilding
DESCRIPTION:David Wilding\, site manager at RSPB Otmoor will be talking about the development of the reserve where he has worked for over 20 years overseeing the improvements to this important site.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/otmoor-the-development-of-a-haven-for-wildlife-by-david-wilding/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260804T141058Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire's Butterflies by Ken Newcombe
DESCRIPTION:Ken is Gloucestershire co-ordinator of education for Butterfly Conservation. Butterfly Conservation owns three reserves in the county – the Bill Smyllie Reserve\, the Masts Reserve and Rough Bank. \nNearly 50 species of butterfly and over 1700 species of moth have been recorded in the county and we look forward to hearing about them from Ken.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/gloucestershires-butterflies-by-ken-newcombe/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260804T142108Z
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SUMMARY:The Eurasian Hobby by Richard Tyler
DESCRIPTION:We had such wonderful views of hobbies catching dragonflies at Bourton gravel pits in September 2025. This talk will tell us more about these delightful birds\, dubbed the 11 o’clock bird by Tim Fretter. \nRichard Tyler  is a lifelong birder and photographer who lives on the Cotswolds and has studied Hobbies there for many years.\nWith great patience – and with help from landowners and gamekeepers – he has found many territories and nest sites. \nRichard will share his detailed knowledge of this notoriously secretive species\, and show his remarkable photos of Hobbies in and around their nests. \n 
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/the-eurasian-hobby-by-richard-tyler/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260810T212302Z
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SUMMARY:Tagging of Leach's Storm Petrels by Connie Tremlett
DESCRIPTION:Connie Tremlett will speak on the work she is doing with Mark Bolton for the RSPB. Mark Bolton is a Principal Conservation Scientist for the RSPB\, renowned for his pioneering research on UK seabirds\, including Leach’s Storm-petrels. \nTheir work has fundamentally shifted the understanding of these elusive birds through       groundbreaking tracking and monitoring projects.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/tagging-of-leachs-storm-petrels-by-connie-tremlett/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T183531Z
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SUMMARY:The Call of the Kingfisher by Nick Penny
DESCRIPTION:Nick Penny is a musician and musical instrument maker who has a passionate interest in Kingfishers. He set himself the task to walk along the river Nene near Oundle\, Northamptonshire every day of the year developing an intimate knowledge of the wildlife\, especially the kingfishers. His talk will be based on his book ‘The Call of the Kingfisher’. It will include sound recordings and live music.
URL:https://cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk/event/the-call-of-the-kingfisher-by-nick-penny/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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