Introduction to Berkshire Birding: Hosehill Lake LNR and Bottom Lane GP (Saturday)
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
Saturday June 21st
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
Saturday May 17th
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)
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Theale Main Pit and Moatlands Gravel Pit
| Meet in the Sheffield Bottom Lock car park at 9.00am. what3words: hips.giant.shield
(public transport: Theale railway station, 8 minutes walk) A walk of about 4 miles |
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Padworth Lane Gravel Pit
Meet in the Butt Inn car park at 9.30am. what3words: trying.stuck.steadier
(public transport via rail to Aldermaston, 5 minutes walk) (optional lunch at the Butt Inn at the end)
A circular walk of about 2 miles
Evening walk on the Berkshire Downs
Wednesday June 4th
On a summer evening, this area of the Downs can reveal an assortment of buntings, finches and warblers, as well as partridges, raptors and a variety of other wildlife. Be prepared for a good walk of about 4 miles.
Meet at 19.00 at the North end of Churn Road, Compton. Grid Reference: SU 507 821
Early morning birdsong walk at Dinton Pastures
Sunday May 4th
It is an exciting time of year, with up to nine warbler species, Common Tern, Cuckoo and Hobby all possible.
Meet 07:30 at Dinton Discovery Centre car park (SU786725, RG10 0SU or ///dragon.dash.spicy) (Parking charge £1.50/hr)