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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Woodwalton Fen National NR Outdoor Event

Date

Sunday 19th April at 7:00am

Location

Woodwalton Fen National NR

Following a very successful visit last year we are returning to target warblers and other song birds. Woodwalton is one
of the best Warbler sites in the PBC area. We can expect to hear upto 9 species of warbler singing. There are
usually several Grasshopper Warblers reeling. We may also hear booming Bittern, Marsh Harrier and several other
species of songbird.

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 07:00 by the entrance bridge to the reserve. Park alongside the drain adjacent to the reserve.
Post code: PE26 2RS
Map ref:
Leaders: Ian Gordon

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Following a very successful visit last year we are returning to target warblers and other song birds. Woodwalton is one of the best Warbler sites in the PBC area. We can expect to hear upto 9 species of warbler singing. There are usually several G...
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Wiltshire/Hampshire 2026 Outdoor Event

Date

Sunday 26th April at 12:00am

Location

RSPB Winterbourne Downs
The next PBC out-of-area trip is to Wiltshire & Hampshire from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 28th April.
The outline plan is:
- Sunday 26th am - travel to Amesbury
- Sunday 26th pm – visit RSPB Winterbourne Downs
- Monday 27th – visit New Forest (2 or 3 sites)
- Tuesday 28th am – guided tour by the Great Bustard Group (on Salisbury Plain)
- Tuesday 28th pm - drive home
The target birds include: Corn Bunting, Dartford Warbler, Firecrest, Great Bustard, Hawfinch, Honey Buzzard, Redstart and Tree Pipit.
We'll overnight in Salisbury on both nights. The suggested hotel is Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford (SP1 2FF). As per previous trips, please arrange your own accommodation - either at the Premier Inn or elsewhere in that area.
The cost of the Great Bustard Group tour is £30 per head and places are limited to 15. To secure a place, please transfer £30 to the Club (43366904, 23-05-80) and drop an email to Richard Whitticase accordingly.
Note that unlike previous trips we won’t be going to reserves with visitor centres, café’s, etc and some walking (1-2 miles) will be involved at each location.
Please contact Richard Whitticase (rfw1967@hotmail.co.uk) if you have any questions.
The next PBC out-of-area trip is to Wiltshire & Hampshire from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 28th April. The outline plan is: • Sunday 26th am - travel to Amesbury • Sunday 26th pm – visit RSPB Winterbourne Downs • Monday 27th – visit New Forest (...
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Wiltshire/Hampshire 2026 Outdoor Event

Date

Monday 27th April at 12:00am

Location

New Forest
The next PBC out-of-area trip is to Wiltshire & Hampshire from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 28th April.
The outline plan is:
- Sunday 26th am - travel to Amesbury
- Sunday 26th pm – visit RSPB Winterbourne Downs
- Monday 27th – visit New Forest (2 or 3 sites)
- Tuesday 28th am – guided tour by the Great Bustard Group (on Salisbury Plain)
- Tuesday 28th pm - drive home
The target birds include: Corn Bunting, Dartford Warbler, Firecrest, Great Bustard, Hawfinch, Honey Buzzard, Redstart and Tree Pipit.
We'll overnight in Salisbury on both nights. The suggested hotel is Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford (SP1 2FF). As per previous trips, please arrange your own accommodation - either at the Premier Inn or elsewhere in that area.
The cost of the Great Bustard Group tour is £30 per head and places are limited to 15. To secure a place, please transfer £30 to the Club (43366904, 23-05-80) and drop an email to Richard Whitticase accordingly.
Note that unlike previous trips we won’t be going to reserves with visitor centres, café’s, etc and some walking (1-2 miles) will be involved at each location.
Please contact Richard Whitticase (rfw1967@hotmail.co.uk) if you have any questions.
The next PBC out-of-area trip is to Wiltshire & Hampshire from Sunday 26th April to Tuesday 28th April. The outline plan is: • Sunday 26th am - travel to Amesbury • Sunday 26th pm – visit RSPB Winterbourne Downs • Monday 27th – visit New Forest (...
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Common Crane, Western Marsh Harrier, Common Kestrel and 17 other species seen at Willow Tree Fen

Jan 31
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

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

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