Saturday 23^rd March, 2024

Meet in the Combe Gibbett car park at 09:00. what3words ///frock.optimists.breezy

Public transport – not really viable, ask about car sharing

Monday 25th March

Meet at 9:30am at Oxlease Meadows car park (SU361224 or ///counters.snippets.dinosaur).

To reserve a place and for meeting details contact Bob Lyle.

Monday 11th March

Meet at 9:30am in Warsash at the Passage Lane public car park (with toilets) (SU489062 or SO31 9FW).

To reserve a place and for meeting details contact Bob Lyle.

Saturday 9^th March, 2024

We will visit one or more of the superb birding sites in this diverse county. Details will be decided closer to the date according to what offers the best day’s birding.

Monday 19th February 2024

Meet at 9:30am at Hill Head Yacht Club car park (SU535023 or ///lasted.cigar.handlebar)

To reserve a place and for meeting details contact Bob Lyle.

Thursday 15^th February, 2024

The lakes here can host all sorts of wildfowl, waders and gulls, while the woodland hide can often reveal a few difficult species. Birds such as Water Rail and Water Pipit are not uncommon and the site boasts a good list of other scarce and rare birds.

Meet at 09:30 at the visitor centre (SU151 079, BH24 3NU, ///grafted.walnuts.overheat)

Saturday 10^th February, 2024

A walk of about 4 miles.

Meet in the Sheffield Bottom Lock car park at 09:00. what3words: ///hips.giant.shield

Public transport Theale railway station, 8 minutes walk

Thursday 1^st February, 2024 (Note revised start time!)

A short walk to see Woodcock as they fly out from their winter woodland roost.

Meet and park at 16:00 along Nine Mile Ride at SU820653 or ///luxury.wisdom.caller

Sunday 14^th January, 2024

The Slimbridge experience is unique, with an extensive collection of wetland birds surrounded by a patchwork of water, marsh and fields, where thousands of wild birds gather. Rarities are frequent. The facilities and food are excellent.

Charge TBA, additional entry charge for those not members of WWT.

Pick-ups 07:30 at Finchampstead Village Hall and 08:00 at Reading University car park 1A, Shinfield Road main entrance (SU728719, RG6 6UR). Free parking.

Saturday 13^th January, 2024

A circular walk of about 2 miles.  Optional lunch at the Butt Inn after walk.

Meet in the Butt Inn car park at 09:00.  what3words: ///trying.stuck.steadier

Public transport via rail to Aldermaston, 5 minutes walk