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We had a break from the recent rain and very strong winds, with lots of warm, sunny spells although in the open fields a noticeable breeze. The attendance today was 21 members and the circular walk was largely flat with gently sloping sections; the route included woodland and hedges, but the majority at field margins,

A total of 20 of us, including four families and one student member, met on a grey day at RSPB Newport Wetlands. Fortunately, the rain held off and we had an enjoyable morning with some enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, young birdwatchers. There were Blue Tits and Great Tits on the feeders by the entrance, and a

On a warm and sunny morning, 30 members convened at Bitton Station to begin their walk along the former railway line toward Oldland Common. Early observations included a Raven perched on a pylon, an approachable Robin, and two Red Kites soaring in the distance. During the descent through woodland into Willsbridge Valley, bird activity was

Well, the weather certainly changed to autumnal for our walk. Eleven members arrived to grey overcast skies with occasional drizzle. The first part of our walk seemed disappointing with mostly Woodpigeons and corvids. As we progressed sightings improved, a distant Corn Bunting on a farm building and Swallows hunting insects around the trees cheered us

Sodbury Common is always a magnet for migrating passerines, with late August known for its maximum passage.  But what about when it‘s windy?  Twelve of us, including a very welcome new member, left Chipping Sodbury to walk the drive that leads to the golf course.  20 House Sparrows, a Chiffchaff and a Collared Dove were

After weeks of warm and dry weather, the forecast was for wind and rain. Nevertheless 17 turned up for this summer holiday meeting, including seven children and students, from four families. We met just before high tide and spent some time at New Passage looking at the waders, some quite distant. A flock of 120

The first part of the walk took place on a series of paths and trackways, including one “secret passageway”, enclosed on both sides with high stone walls, where we could not be seen, which felt rather mysterious. As 15 of us crossed fields, butterflies were in abundance, including the Green-veined White, and branches were bowing

Twenty-seven of us, including new member Ian, set off from the car park at Tyntesfield on this new-to-BOC three mile walk. Initially, we heard more than we saw including Nuthatch, Jay, Buzzards and a Great Spotted Woodpecker chipping away. Jean introduced us to a “Chicken of the woods” fungus to sniff and pass around!  Walking

The eleven members who gathered on this hot and sunny morning were a good mix of new birders and old wader hands.  We set off past the Land Yeo where a Moorhen fussed over her two chicks and on to the edge of the Pill where the tide, barely halfway up, still exposed a wide

Phew! It was hot, so much so that Jane decided to change the route whereby we walked through the woods rather than over Wains Hill and we were very grateful. First bird spotted was a Great Black-backed Gull on the swimming lake.  Walking through the woods we spotted a mixed flock of Blue, Long-tailed and