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

  • Rutland Water Outdoor Event

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    Location
    Rutland Water (Not the Nature Reserve)
    A visit to the reservoir but not the nature reserve. Always good for wildfowl at this time of year and hopefully the chance to see Divers and Grebes. Start with a walk across the Dam then a visit to the North Arm. Half – day meeting  Anybody with...
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  • Christmas Quiz and Social Indoor Event

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    Location
    St Marks Church Hall
    Come and join us for a Christmas Quiz with drinks and nibbles. The quiz will be mainly general knowledge and the event is open to members and partners. It is a good time to celebrate Christmas in the company of your fellow bird watchers. Merry C...
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  • RSPB Titchwell & North Norfolk Outdoor Event

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    Location
    RSPB Titchwell
    The chance to boost your year list for 2026. 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...
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Recent sightings

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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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    Lesser Yellowlegs seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

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    Baird's Sandpiper seen at Rutland Water

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    Red Kite seen at Nene Washes - Eldernell

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