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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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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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T153000
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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
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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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