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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MONITORING OUR RARE BREEDING BIRDS by Dawn Balmer Indoor Event

Date

Wednesday 28th January at 7:30pm

Location

St Mark's Church Hall

Dawn will talk about the work of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, present the trends for some of our rare breeding birds and talk about how you can help improve the quality and quantity of data that BTO collates.

Dawn is Head of Surveys at the BTO and oversees many of its large-scale bird surveys. She has worked for BTO for over 30 years in a range of ringing and census roles and was the Atlas Co-ordinator for Bird Atlas 2007-11. She is Secretary of the European Bird Census Council, Chair of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel and a member of the British Birds Rarities Committee.

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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.

Dawn will talk about the work of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, present the trends for some of our rare breeding birds and talk about how you can help improve the quality and quantity of data that BTO collates. Dawn is Head of Surveys at the BTO...
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Frampton Marsh RSPB reserve Outdoor Event

Date

Saturday 7th February at 10:00am

Location

Frampton Marsh RSPB reserve

Another visit to Frampton, but this time during winter, to provide the opportunity to see different birds to last autumn.
A whole day visit to RSPB Frampton for winter ducks, waders, harriers, owls etc.

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 car park. There is an entry charge for non-members.
Post code: PE20 1AY.
Map ref:
Leaders: Ian Wilson

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Another visit to Frampton, but this time during winter, to provide the opportunity to see different birds to last autumn. A whole day visit to RSPB Frampton for winter ducks, waders, harriers, owls etc. Anybody with an interest in nature, from b...
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Deeping Lakes LWT Outdoor Event

Date

Wednesday 18th February at 10:00am

Location

Deeping Lakes

Another winter regular. In winter an excellent site for overwintering waterfowl, plus the chance of Little owl and
roosting Long-eared Owls.

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 in the reserve car park
Post code: PE6 8RH.
Map ref:
Leaders: Adrian Hallam

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Another winter regular. In winter an excellent site for overwintering waterfowl, plus the chance of Little owl and roosting Long-eared Owls. Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Event...
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Eurasian Siskin seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

Jan 12
Common Firecrest, Gadwall, Greylag Goose and 23 other species seen at Titchwell Marsh RSPB

Jan 2
American Golden Plover seen at Eyebrook Reservoir

Oct 19
Hume's Leaf Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler seen out and about

Oct 17
Lesser Yellowlegs seen at Maxey Gravel Pits

Oct 15

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Upcoming Events

MONITORING OUR RARE BREEDING BIRDS by Dawn Balmer Indoor Event

Frampton Marsh RSPB reserve Outdoor Event

Deeping Lakes LWT Outdoor Event

Recent sightings

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