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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:20260209T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20251030T182710Z
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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:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
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:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250903T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T173425Z
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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:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
CREATED:20251030T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160055Z
UID:717-1767639600-1767646800@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20260421T135338
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:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250903T203647Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250903T203321Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
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:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250824T134757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T125708Z
UID:657-1762596000-1762614000@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20260421T135338
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:20260421T135338
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250807T193718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T075239Z
UID:629-1757757600-1757766600@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250522T140123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T120139Z
UID:516-1751137200-1751146200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250522T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T134546Z
UID:513-1749978000-1750001400@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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:20260421T135338
CREATED:20250522T133429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T115849Z
UID:508-1748163600-1748185200@cheltenhambirdclub.org.uk
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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