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 Events 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

  • Rutland Water NR Rutland Water NR Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    Rutland Water Bird Watching Centre
    A second visit to the fabulous Rutland Water, this time to the nature reserve. As well as the usual wide selection of birds there should be nesting Ospreys.  After lunch plan to drive round to the Lynden visitors centre for a short walk to the hid...
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  • East Sussex and Kent Out of Area Trip Outdoor Event

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    Location
    East Sussex and Kent
    [...] PBC's second out-of-area overnight trip of 2026 will run from Sunday to Tuesday 6-8th Sept 26. Please save the date. This is a 3 day 2 night trip to East Sussex and Kent. On day 1 we'll head to Ashdown Forest in search of Redstart, Woodla...
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  • East Sussex and Kent Out of Area Trip Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    East Sussex and Kent
    Place holder, will be updated when more information is available. PBC's second out-of-area overnight trip of 2026 will run from Sunday to Tuesday 6-8th Sept 26. Please save the date. This is a 3 day 2 night trip to East Sussex and Kent. On day ...
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Recent sightings

  • Avatar of a Turtle dove on a yellow background

    Common Crane, Greater White-fronted Goose, Common Kestrel and 17 other species seen at Willow Tree Fen

  • Avatar of a Petrel on a blue background

    Eurasian Siskin seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

  • Avatar of a Petrel on a blue background

    Common Firecrest, Red-breasted Merganser, Grey Plover and 23 other species seen at Titchwell Marsh RSPB

  • Avatar of a Petrel on a blue background

    American Golden Plover seen at Eyebrook Reservoir

  • Avatar of a Petrel on a blue background

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

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Affiliates

Local Nature charity, Langdyke Countryside Trust, maintains a number of local nature reserves and holds events. Have a look at their website to see what is on and read interesting articles.

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