PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Welcome to the web-site of Peterborough Bird Club. We are a friendly group and warmly welcome new members. Whether you are a beginner or an expert the Club aims to bring people together who have a shared interest in birding in Peterborough and surrounding areas. 

The Club runs a programme of indoor talks from September to April in central Peterborough. Topics recently have included local conservation projects such as the Nene Washes, the Ouse Washes and the Great Fen; research on seabird behaviour, migration and the impact of global warming and of Avian Influenza; farming and wildlife; and overseas birding destinations such as Colombia, Florida, Morocco, Northern Europe, Scotland, the Pantanal and the Spanish Pyrenees. 

The Club arranges two outdoor trips per month between September and June. Destinations include local sites eg. Rutland Water, Deeping Lakes, Nene Washes... and further a field eg. the RSPB reserves at Frampton, Lakenheath and Titchwell and Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves at Cley and Weeting Heath... Recently, we have added some completely out-of-area trips to East Yorkshire and Kent. These are free to attend apart from entrance and car park fees and accommodation (where appropriate) once you get there.  

The 2024/25 programmes can be found in articles under the NEWS tab or in the Calendar tab on the appropriate day. 
 
Learn more about us below and apply to become a member by clicking on the ASK TO JOIN button. Membership is £12 per year but under 21’s and students in full-time education can join free of charge. Alternatively, you are welcome to attend one of our Indoor meetings for a small donation or one of our many Outdoor events free of charge. We look forward to meeting you.

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Upcoming Events

  • Cockley Cley and The Brecks Outdoor Event

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    Cockley Cley
    Two trips to this area in the same day. You can attend either or both, it is up to you. We will start with a roadside Goshawk watch at Cockley Cley. Last year this was very productive with good sightings of Wood Lark and Goshawk as well as Stone ...
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  • A PETERBOROUGH BIG YEAR By Josh Jones Indoor Event

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    Location
    St Mark's Church Hall
    Focussing on patch-birding in 2024, Josh Jones attempted to see as many species as possible in the PBC recording area – Would it prove to be a record-breaking year ?   Josh is the editor of Birdwatch magazine and Birdguides.com and is a keen patch...
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  • Maxey (Langdyke) Outdoor Event

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    Location
    Maxey
    A trip to one of the local nature reserves which supports a varied array of birds including Snipe, Glossy Ibis, Great White Egrets and Turtle Doves amongst others.  We could also pick up any earlier summer visitors in the area. There are a number ...
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Recent sightings

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    Common Crane, Western Marsh Harrier, Common Kestrel and 17 other species seen at Willow Tree Fen

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    Eurasian Siskin seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

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    Common Firecrest, Gadwall, Greylag Goose and 23 other species seen at Titchwell Marsh RSPB

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    American Golden Plover seen at Eyebrook Reservoir

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    Hume's Leaf Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler seen out and about

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