Christmas Social – quizzes and talks
Seasonal fayre, a quiz and a talk or two!
The Vanishing Mew Gull – Ray Reedman
Ray’s new book is a unique resource for anyone interested in how birds names have evolved and what they mean.
AGM – then Panama and the Canopy Tower – Paul Alistair Collins
There is spectacular wildlife to be found just outside Panama City in the Soberania National Park – 970+ species of bird have been recorded in… Read More
An Adventure to Pitcairn and French Polynesia – John Clark
John took a 5 week long trip to these exotic parts, starting in Tahiti and ending in Raratonga and Auckland seeing many endemic land and… Read More
The Northern Goshawk – Steve Watson
Steve will talk about population levels and dynamics, flight, hunting strategy, and breeding activity and timing with wonderful videos.
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Blashford Lakes
Meet 09:30 at Ellingham Drove car park, BH24 3NU
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Fobney Island and Fobney Meadow
A walk of about 3 miles Meet 09:00 in the Island Road car park, what3words: ///solar.sweat.runs Public transport Reading Buses 50-Greenwave or 600, alight at… Read More
Weekend Day trip by car to Kent
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… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Titchfield Haven
Meet 09:30 at Yacht Club car park, PO14 3JT
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Moor Green Lakes
A walk of about 3 miles Meet 09:00 Moor Green Lakes car park. what3words: slamming.bends.engineers Public transport not really feasible -ask about lift sharing
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip to Otmoor RSPB Reserve
Otmoor abounds with large flocks of waders and wildfowl in late autumn, while a hunting Hen Harrier or Short-eared owls adds to the excitement. Meet… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Lepe
Meet 10:00 at Shore car park, SO45 1AD
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Poole Harbour
Meet 10:00 at Upton Country Park, BH17 7BJ
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Christchurch & Hengistbury Head
Meet 09:45 at Stanpit Marsh car park, BH23 3ND
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Padworth Lane GP
A circular walk of about 2 miles Meet 09:00 at Butt Inn car park, what3words: ///trying.stuck.steadier Public transport via rail to Aldermaston, 6 minutes walk… Read More
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… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Farlington Marshes & Hayling Island
Meet 09:30 at car park off A27, PO6 1LL
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Hosehill Lake LNR and Bottom Lane GP
Saturday 21st September, 2024 A walk of about 3 miles. Meet in the Fox & Hounds Car Park at 09:00. what3words: ///dated.soaks.bump Public transport Theale… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Pennington Marsh
Meet 10:00 at Lower Pennington Lane, SO41 8AH
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Pagham Harbour & Medmerry RSPB Reserves
Meet 09:45 at Ferry Pool near RSPB car park, PO20 7NE To reserve a place and for meeting details contact Bob Lyle: jandblyle@gmail.com
Day trip by minibus to Global Birdfair, Lyndon Top, Rutland
Saturday 13th July, 2024 This is a trip to the biggest gathering of bird enthusiasts in Britain. There are extensive exhibitions of all sorts and… Read More
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Woolhampton Gravel Pit
Saturday 13th July, 2024 A walk of about 3 miles. Meet in the Rowbarge PH car park at 09:00. what3words: ///regal.pulses.ties Public transport Midgham railway… Read More
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Padworth Common, BBOWT Reserve
Saturday 22nd June, 2024 Unfortunately this walk has been cancelled due to illness.
Evening walk on the Berkshire Downs
Wednesday 5th June, 2024 On a summer evening, this area of the Downs can reveal an assortment of buntings, finches and warblers, as well as… Read More
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Fobney Island & Fobney Meadow
Saturday 18th May, 2024 A walk of about 3 miles. Meet in the Island Road Car Park at 09:00. what3words: ///solar.sweat.runs Public transport from Reading… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Monday 29th April Meet at 10:30am at the Rye Harbour car park (TQ941189 or ///direction.themes.blocks) To reserve a place and for meeting details contact Bob… Read More
Early morning birdsong walk at Dinton Pastures
Sunday 28th April, 2024 It is an exciting time of year, with up to nine warbler species, Common Tern, Cuckoo and Hobby all possible. Meet… Read More
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Decoy Heath, BBOWT Reserve
Saturday 20th April, 2024 A level walk of about 2 miles. Meet in the Decoy Heath Car Park at 09:00 (it will be unlocked for… Read More
Day trip by private car to Pagham Harbour
Sunday 31st March, 2024 Enjoy superb birding around Pagham Harbour, where waders, raptors and wildfowl are usually plentiful, with a chance of grebes and divers… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Fishlake Meadows and Test Marsh
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.
Introduction to Berkshire Birding Outing: Combe Gibbett
Saturday 23rd 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… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Warsash and Bunny Meadows
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… Read More
Weekend Day trip by car to Kent
Saturday 9th March, 2024 We will visit one or more of the superb birding sites in this diverse county. Details will be decided closer to… Read More
Joint NDOC/BOC field trip by car to Titchfield Haven
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… Read More