Eight members arrived in drizzly rain which fortunately stopped in time for the walk which began from the entrance to Clevedon Golf Club. We joined the Clevedon to Portishead coastal path, a narrow sometimes slippery path which gave wonderful views of the Welsh coastline. We saw Blue Tits, Great Tits, Goldfinch and Blackcap and heard … Read more
On a warm but overcast morning, 24 of us turned up for a very interesting walk at Pilning Wetlands. As soon as we got to the sea wall all the ‘scopes came out to view 80 Oystercatchers, 42 Curlew, 50 Redshank, Canada Geese, Shelduck, 60 Starling and 100’s of Black-headed Gulls amongst which one moulting … Read more
Encouraged by the optimistic weather forecast, 27 members assembled at the beautiful coniferous and deciduous Stockhill Woods high up on the Mendips, planted on the site of bumps and rocky outcrops left after centuries of lead mining. As heavy showers commenced from the start Graham cut everyone’s losses and changed plan to adopt the shorter … Read more
Our second weekend was quieter, with 183 visitors, perhaps because of competition from the HarbourFestival, and a wet Sunday. However visitors were rewarded with great views of the birds from the usualwatch point. The three juveniles were seen flying together, and two were frequently on dead branchesopposite. As a final flourish on the Sunday an … Read more
Twelve club members sighed a breath of relief at the end of the recent heatwave to assemble on a morningthreatening the first rain for some days. Birthday cake and blackberries were enjoyed on the rather busy quarry road before we set off south in milky sunshine from the discouragingly signposted ‘Discharge Point 2″. Nuthatch, Wood … Read more
On a balmy evening, nine of us met at Speech House Car Park at 20:00 to look for Nightjars on Crabtree Hill.Passing the pool a few House Martins and a Swallow aroused our first interest. Many Song Thrushes were seen, especially a juvenile giving close views. We turned right at the cattle pen, but two … Read more
Nineteen of us met on a lovely warm, dry day. Setting off along the lane, we discussed a previous sighting from this walk, but no owls noted this time. A Yellowhammer was spotted. Passing through a gate we found ourselves walking around a large field of wheat. Birds were few in number here but there … Read more
A group of fifteen plus the leader met in the car park of Oldbury Power station. Setting off down the road we spotted two Green Woodpeckers calling and occasionally coming into sight. Entering the main Nature Reserve on the right, we heard Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Bullfinch. The path climbs gently up to the reed beds … Read more
In hot weather, the first weekend was held at Sea Walls, where the three juveniles had fledged ten days before. They were active throughout the days, apart from a quiet spell on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday morning all three were in a dead tree next to Circular Road. We had 277 visitors to the stand who were delighted to be shown the birds. Many thanks to the volunteers and to club members who turned out to support us. The next weekend will be
on 19 and 20 July, at the usual Watch point on Circular Road, near Ladies Mile. Gareth Roberts
Nine of us gathered by the green at Becket Court/St Aldams Drive suitably attired and prepared for a circular walk in disappointingly damp and dull weather. We joined the mostly tree lined and somewhat green section of cycle path that runs along the perimeter of HMP Ashfield. A few squeaks and calls were heard but … Read more
