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This year four juveniles have fledged. They were early for the site, around 09 and 10 June. The adultfemale is new this year as there are no rings, the female from the last three years had been ringed inCheltenham. Last year’s male had no rings and may be the same bird.

Thank goodness it was much cooler than the last few weeks for this very enjoyable walk around Ridge Woods. Sixteen of us set off on a well-maintained path through the woods whilst firstly encountering a number of Swifts swooping above, followed by Dunnock, Greenfinch, Stock Dove and Robin. A little further on we heard a

Just don’t mention the heat! I’m sure the nine members who turned up for this one enjoyed a somewhat challenging walk, although they didn’t quite know what was in store for them before we commenced. It all started with cake which we attempted to eat before the walk began; you can imagine how we coped

Thirteen members met on a sunny and pleasant day at New Passage. We started looking at the coast while the tide was coming in. There were a few Curlew, including a couple of juveniles. There was also a group of Oystercatchers, a good number of Shelducks, including a family group with six small ducklings, and

A great start to this one as a dozen Swifts swooped above before we even began. Shortly after our leader took an incorrect route but was promptly redirected, allowing 13 of us to skirt the golf club as we headed towards the coastal path. Early sightings included Woodpigeon, Herring Gull and House Sparrow. Venturing the

After a fairly hefty downpour the sun decided to make an appearance for us dead on 10am and stayed the rest of the day, making this a lovely walk. The 25 walkers crossed from the car park onto the newly created Yeo Valley walk and kicked off with first hearing and then spotting a beautiful

Seventeen of us set off from Portbury village in cool blustery conditions which improved as the morning progressed. Immediately there were House Martins over the allotments and from the railway bridge two Buzzards circling in the distance over the Gordano Valley. When we turned off the road a Goldcrest was heard and, in a different

On a sunny, clear and cool day, a group of twelve set out from the picturesque Duchy of Cornwall-owned village of Newton St Loe. Passing Holy Trinity Church, which dates to the 11th century, the group noted Woodpigeon, Wren and Robin. The route proceeded down Workshop Lane and along a track which led us to

What a great time of year to visit Ham Wall – Bitterns booming, Cuckoos calling and warblers warbling! The air was filled with dragonflies and damselflies and many birds were nurturing their young. Nine of us met in the car park at 09:00, later to be joined by others so we eventually totalled 15. On

Despite favourable weather conditions for some at least, the attendance at today’s walk through Priors Wood was limited. Initially, it appeared the event might proceed in solitude until Colin and Olwyn arrived shortly before 10:00, for which their presence was appreciated. The first notable observation consisted of five House Martins near the house eaves prior