Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre exhibition at London Natural History Museum
Thursday October 10th
Unravel the epic story of birds, discover the secrets to their success and learn some of their surprising and often shocking tactics for survival.
Details of this exhibition are here.
Meet by arrangement with the leader. Participants must purchase a ticket in advance.
Contact Peter Driver: peterdriver.art@gmail.com, 07585 112301
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Burghfield Mill & Moatlands GP
Meet in the Cunning Man car park at 9.00am. what3words: fairly.clots.arrive
(public transport Reading Buses 2 and 2a alight at Cunning Man) A walk of about 4 miles |
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Moor Green Lakes
Meet in the Moor Green Lakes car park at 9.00am. what3words: slamming.bends.engineers
(public transport not really feasible – ask about lift sharing)
A walk of about 3 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Padworth Lane Gravel Pit
Butt Inn car park at 9.30am. what3words: trying.stuck.steadier
(public transport via rail to Aldermaston, six minute walk)
A circular walk of about 2 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Hosehill Lake LNR and Bottom Lane GP
Meet in the Fox & Hounds Car Park at 9.00am. what3words: dated.soaks.bump
(public transport: Theale railway station, 16 minutes walk)
A walk of about 3 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Woolhampton Gravel Pit
Meet in the Rowbarge car park at 9.00am. what3words: regal.pulses.ties
(public transport: Midgham railway station, 5 minutes walk)
A walk of about 3 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Padworth Common, BBOWT reserve
Meet in the Padworth Common car park at 9.00am what3words: island.midwinter.onto
(public transport from Reading: Reading Buses 2 and 2a lime, alight at Mays Lane, 5 minute walk)
A walk of about 2 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Fobney Island/Fobney Meadow
Meet in the Island Road Car Park At 9.00am. what3words: solar.sweat.runs
(Public transport from Reading: Reading Buses 50 Greenwave or 600, alight at Kennet Island turn, 10 minutes walk)
A walk of about 3 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Decoy Heath, BBOWT reserve
Meet in the Decoy Heath Car Park at 9.00am. (It will be unlocked for the occasion) what3words: dummy.debit.appeal
(public transport, Reading buses 2a Lime Green to Brimpton Common, alight at Easter Park, 6 minutes walk)
A level walk of about 2 miles
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Combe Gibbett
Meet in the Combe Gibbett car park at 9.00am. what3words frock.optimists.breezy
(public transport – not really viable, ask about car-sharing)