Cheltenham Bird Club

Tagging of Leach's Storm Petrels by Connie Tremlett
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
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.
Their work has fundamentally shifted the understanding of these elusive birds through groundbreaking tracking and monitoring projects.

The Call of the Kingfisher by Nick Penny
2026-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Cotswold Water Park East, off the A417 between Fairford and Lechlade
2026-11-17 10:00 - 12:30
Our walk will start at The Lakes Hotel, GL7 3DT What3Words:messing.stolen.coast
The 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.
A 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.
Be sure to register your interest in this trip by emailing fieldtrips.cheltenhambirdclub@gmail.com to facilitate lift sharing arrangements.
Meet 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.

Forest of Dean and Christmas meal
2026-12-06 09:30 - 14:00
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
As 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.
For lift sharing meet in Shelburne Road near Dean Close School (SO929215 or postcode GL51 6HE) at 0830 to sort car sharing.
