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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Essex/Suffolk 2025 Trip Outdoor Event

Date

Saturday 20th September at 8:00am

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.

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 R...
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WILD ETHIOPIA by Steve Cale Indoor Event

Date

Wednesday 24th September at 7:30pm

Location

St Mark's Church Hall

Steve’s talk looks at the fantastic wildlife and habitats of this huge, amazing country in the Horn of Africa that is home to many rare and unusual creatures, such as Streseman’s Bush Crow and the Simian Wolf. Many are not only fascinating but critically endangered. It is attractive to birders because it has no fewer than 20 endemic species.

Steve, a native of Wolverhampton, has lived in Norfolk since 1990.
He is a lifelong birder and was a member of the West Midlands Bird Club until moving to East Anglia. He is also a well-known bird and wildlife artist.

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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.

Steve’s talk looks at the fantastic wildlife and habitats of this huge, amazing country in the Horn of Africa that is home to many rare and unusual creatures, such as Streseman’s Bush Crow and the Simian Wolf. Many are not only fascinating but cri...
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RSPB Frampton Marsh Outdoor Event

Date

Sunday 12th October at 10:00am

Location

RSPB Frampton Marsh

Now one of the RSPB top reserves. Hopefully we will see plenty of waders with a good chance of Harriers, Merlin, Peregrine and Short-eared Owls etc. There is a charge for non-members. Facilities and café on site. Full day outing.

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 reserve at 10:00. Parking available at reserve.
Post code: PE20 1AY.
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Leaders: tbc.

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Now one of the RSPB top reserves. Hopefully we will see plenty of waders with a good chance of Harriers, Merlin, Peregrine and Short-eared Owls etc. There is a charge for non-members. Facilities and café on site. Full day outing. Anybody with an...
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Greylag Goose, Great Egret, Eurasian Bittern and 4 other species seen at Lakenheath Fen RSPB

Jun 7
Northern Lapwing, Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull and 38 other species seen at Frampton Marsh RSPB

May 1
Great Egret seen at Baston Fen Nature Reserve

Apr 30
Common Crane, Common Crane seen at Willow Tree Fen

Apr 21
Western Cattle Egret seen at Baston Fen Nature Reserve

Mar 27

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

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Essex/Suffolk 2025 Trip Outdoor Event

WILD ETHIOPIA by Steve Cale Indoor Event

RSPB Frampton Marsh Outdoor Event

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