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

  • RSPB Lakenheath Fen and Weeting Heath Outdoor Event

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    RSPB Lakenheath Fen and Weeting Heath
    A second visit to the Brecks. This time to the fabulous RSPB  Lakenheath Fen reserve. The reserve is newly extended with additional land added along the river.  At this time of year, we have an excellent chance of multiple Bittern sightings, nesting Marsh Harriers, Hobby hawking dragonflies and Cuckoos. There is also a chance of seeing the breeding Crane population. Please carry a packed lunch and drink with you as the plan is to take lunch at Joist Fen to give the maximum time searching for target species from this fabulous viewpoint. After lunch we will walk back along the river bank to the visitors centre. From here we will take a 10 minute drive to NWT Weeting Heath. This is a specialist reserve targeted at breeding the rare and endangered Stone Curlew. 

    Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

    Meet: At 10:00 at the visitors centre car park at RSPB Lakenheath. This has entry charges for non-members.
    Post code:  IP27 9AD. 

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    Meet:     At NWT Weeting Heath visitors centre car park. This also has entry charges for non-members.
    Post code: IP27 0FD.

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    Leaders: Tbc  
     


  • RSPB Titchwell and NNR Dersingham Bog Outdoor Event

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    Location
    Titchwell and Dersingham Bog
    An afternoons birding at RSPB Titchwell followed by a Fish and Chip supper at Erics and then transfer to NNR Dersingham Bog where we will arrive by 8PM for anybody wanting to just join for the evening. The main aim of this visit is to hear, and hopefully see, the unique Nightjars churring and flying around sunset time. This is the nearest site to Peterborough for you to enjoy this unique spectacle. In addition to Nightjars, we hope to see Woodlark, Woodcock making their roding flights, Stonechat and Tree Pipits. 

    Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

    Meet: Meet at RSPB Titchwell car park at 15:00.  This has entry charges for non-members.
    Post code:  PE31 8BB. 

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    Meet:     Meet at Dersingham Bog in the roadside car park at 20:00. There may be parking donations.
    Post code: PE31 6HA

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    Leaders: Stewart Short/Ian Gordon  
     



  • Essex/Suffolk 2025 Trip Outdoor Event

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    Location
    Essex/Suffolk
    Essex/Suffolk  2025
    The autumn 2025 out-of-area PBC trip is to Essex & Suffolk on Sat/Sun 20/21 Sep 25.
    The outline plan is to visit Abberton Reservoir and Fingringhoe Wick (both Essex Wildlife Trust) on Saturday and Landguard Point and Minsmere RSPB on Sunday.
    We'll overnight in Ipswich. The suggested hotels are Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell or Premier Inn Ipswich South East. As per previous trips, please arrange your own accommodation - either at the Holiday Inn, the Premier Inn or elsewhere in that area.
    Please let Richard know (rfw1967@hotmail.co.uk) if you want to join the trip or contact him if you have any questions.



Recent sightings

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    Northern Lapwing, Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull and 38 other species seen at Frampton Marsh RSPB

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    Great Egret seen at Baston Fen Nature Reserve

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    Common Crane, Common Crane seen at Willow Tree Fen

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    Western Cattle Egret seen at Baston Fen Nature Reserve

  • Avatar of a Great tit on a stone background

    Garganey seen at Ferry Meadows Country Park

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