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

  • Eyebrooke Reservoir Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    Eyebrooke Reservoir
    A smallish reservoir just outside Uppingham. An excellent site for winter waterfowl and usually holds both male and female Smew at this time of year. Possibility of passage waders at the inlet. 
    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 the Stoke Dry car park. Drive past Stoke Dry church to the waters edge. Park in layby here. 
     
    Post code:  LE15 9JG 
    Map ref:  
    Leaders: Bob Payne  
        

  • Rescheduled RSPB Titchwell & North Norfolk Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    Titchwell
    Rescheduled from 6th January due to adverse weather conditions. This has always been one of the best supported trips in the outdoor events programme. All we can hope for is better weather.

    We will start the day at the excellent RSPB Titchwell with a very varied mix of birds on the reserve and sea before taking a late lunch. Hopefully a 50 to 70 species day. There is an entry charge to the reserve for non-members. Please bring a packed lunch or food and drinks can be purchased from the RSPB cafe at Titchwell. Following lunch we will then head for either Wells or Kings Lynn to watch either sites Harrier roost. Both roosts are performing very well at the minute with Wells (Warham Greens) having regular Hen Harriers and a Female Pallied Harrier and Kings Lynn (Roydon Common) having up to 6 Hen Harriers roosting nightly. Which roost we choose will depend on which is performing best in preceding days.

    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 10:00am at RSPB Titchwell car park, Main Rd, Titchwell.
    Note: There is an entrance charge for non-RSPB members
    Post code:  PE31 8BB 
    Map ref:  
    Leaders: Ian Wilson / Adrian Hallam  
        

  • The John Clare Countryside (Moved From October) Indoor Event

    Date
    Location
    St Mark's Church Hall
    The John Clare Countryside

    JUSTIN TILLEY

    The landscape between Peterborough and Stamford is well known and well loved by naturalists. Here we’ll explore this area, its past, its present and what the future may look like for the wildlife, habitats and people who care about the area.   

    Justin is a board member and trustee of the Langdyke Countryside Trust and has worked in the local Natural England Team for the past 20 years covering a host of roles. To find out more about the Langdyke Trust and their events and nature reserves click
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    Click for location details

    Indoor Events are free to members and we warmly welcome nature loving non-members for a small donation of £2.50 cash on the door.


Recent sightings

  • Avatar of a White tailed ptarmigan on a gray background

    Short-eared Owl, Western Barn Owl seen at Deeping High Bank

  • Avatar of a White tailed ptarmigan on a gray background

    Western Barn Owl, Common Kestrel, Whooper Swan seen at Deeping High Bank

  • Avatar of a Scops owl on a amber background

    Red-flanked Bluetail seen near Bridlington

  • Avatar of a Scops owl on a amber background

    Pied Avocet, Northern Shoveler, Common Pheasant and 29 other species seen at Gibraltar Point

  • Avatar of a Barn owl on a gray background

    Grey Heron, Barn Swallow, Common Buzzard and 48 other species seen at Frampton Marsh RSPB

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