Tuesday 3rd November - Visit to Walland Marsh and the surrounding rea.

Keith has kindly offered to lead a visit to Walland Marsh and Scotney Pits on Tuesday 3rd November.

There are increasing numbers of Fieldfares and Redwings arriving, some Tree Sparrows, and hopefully some of the many Little Gull's that have been around, and the Ring-necked Duck and the Scaup will remain. If we have time we could see Goldeneye on the RSPB reserve. We will need as few cars as possible, and any RSPB members should bring their membership cards along. We will meet at the cinema car park at 09:00, consolidate car shares and aim to leave at 09:15.

 Please let Hannah know if you would like to come and will be meeting at Cineworld.

 

Please also let her know if you plan to travel to the Marsh separately.

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Look forward to a good day

 

November 3rd Field Meeting

Time to dust our binoculars ...

 Keith will be leading a field meeting on the morning of Tuesday 3rd November.

 The local site and likely birdlife will be confirmed nearer the time.

Please put the date aside if you are interested. 

October Indoor Meeting - To Iceland and back

 

To Iceland and Back - by Brian Nobbs

The unique, beautiful and ever-changing volcanic landscape of Iceland is home to many birds and other species.  

Brian will talk about the birds that are present over the summer, and discuss their complex patterns of migration as the seasons change. Expect pink footed geese, puffins and an array of divers, ducks and waders.

 

As usual, we will meet at the WI Hall in Kennington at 2.30pm.  Please remember to bring your own mug for teatime.

 

We look forward to seeing you.

Indoor Meeting - 16th Sept. Introduction to Bolivia by Gill Hollamby

 Our first indoor meeting is on Wednesday 16th Sept. at 2.30pm. There is an annual subscription of £28 or £5.00 on the door. Refreshments are provided but please bring your own mug. 

This talk is an introduction to the Chaco region of Bolivia and covers birds, mammals and other creatures, plus a short trip to the Beni area for Pink River Dolphin and Blue-throated Macaws . 

Big Kent Bird Migration Day - 27th September

 For Information. The KOS is holding a Big Migration Day with activities at three major locations, Sandwich Bay, Samphire Ho! and Dungeness. Everything is free but some activities need to be booked, so, check out the KOS website for more details.

Subscriptions for 2026/27

 In April members voted to subscribe annually to provide a more predicable cash flow for the club.

 

Annual membership is £28 per person (£56 for couples).

 

Please make your payment to:

Ashford Birdwatchers Club  
Sort code 20-02-62 
Account number 90117390

 

Please reference the transaction with your surname and 'subs'

 

If you would like to pay the annual sub by cheque or cash, please do so on the door.

If you prefer to attend on a 'Pay as you Go' basis - or are bringing a guest to a meeting - entry is £5 per person on the door.

A quick reminder that all indoor meetings are at the Women’s Institute Hall, Kennington, 2.30pm - 4.15pm. 
Refreshments are provided. Please bring your own mugs.

Many thanks, and we look forward to seeing you.

  2026/2027

We have booked the following speakers for our 2026-27 winter Indoor Meetings. All meetings are held at the Kennington WI Hall, Faversham Road starting at 2.30pm. 

Please bring your own drinking utensil.

2026

September 16th An Introduction to Bolivia by Gill Hollamby

A short AGM will be held this afternoon

October 21st Iceland and Back by Brian Hobbs

November 18th Hambrook Marshes by Michael Walter

2027

January 20th Wild Canadian Rockies by Martin Davies

February 17th Bird Video Diaries by Nick Smith

March 17th My Life with Birds by Melvin Smith

April 21st Nightingales Sing Well Tonight - Two Hundred Years of Nature in the North Downs - by Andre Farrar

All meetings are held at the Kennington WI Hall, Faversham Road starting at 2.30pm.

Please bring your own drinking utensil.