This is a Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Reserve which holds a large number of roosting  and breeding Cranes and Marsh Harriers together with a variety of other species. We should see a wide range and number of species coming into roost. Start time will be 1530 and probable end time 1730 to 1800. There is an outside chance of seeing Hen Harrier, Barn Owl and Short-eared Owl, but this is not guaranteed. A leucistic Marsh Harrier has been roosting nightly for the last 5 months. The Cranes are currently actively  displaying and mating and are just about ready to start nesting. Viewing will take place from the car park and there is very little walking required. As this is a roost watch wrap up warm.

 

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: In the car park

Post code:    PE11 3JH

Map ref:  TF 181 213

Leaders: Ian Gordon 

    

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Two trips to this area in the same day. You can attend either or both, it is up to you.

We will start with a roadside Goshawk watch at Cockley Cley. Then at 12:00 we will move to Lynford Arboretum for lunch and a search for Hawfinch, Firecrest, Brambling, Siskin etc.  If there are any rare winter visitors in the area we will then move to search for them. 

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 roadside at Cockley Cley at 10:00.   
Post code:  PE6 8RH.  

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Meet: At Lynford Arboretum car park at 12:00.   
Post code:  IP26 5HW.  

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Leaders: Ian Wilson  

    

Global Seabird Conservation

DR RICHARD PHILLIPS

Seabirds are amongst the most globally-threatened of all birds. This talk will provide an overview of the main threats to seabirds, including fisheries, invasive species and climate change, and how research on their demography can help us understand the drivers of population change and prioritise management effort to improve their conservation. 

Richard is the leader of the Higher Predators and Conservation group within the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Core Science Ecosystems programme, an Honorary Professor at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Dept. of Zoology, University of Cambridge. He also works closely with the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP), including as convenor of the ACAP Populations and Conservation Status working group, and is a member of Expert Group on Birds and Marine Mammals of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).His research concentrates on the population , physiological and evolutionary ecology of seabirds, particularly albatrosses and petrels. His main field sites are Bird Island (South Georgia), Signy Island (South Orkneys) and Rothera (Adelaide Island). 

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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.