Costa Rica: Cloud Forests and Coasts

 Our next talk on Wednesday 21st. Feb is by Andrew Lapworth who will share a recent trip to Costa Rica. 

This is a zoom meeting starting at 7.15 for 7.30pm. There is a cost of £4.00 payable by bank transfer to Account name Ashford Birdwatchers' Club, sorting code 20-02-62 and account number 90117390. Alternatively please post a cheque to Rob Wharton, Summerhill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent. TN26...

Please email jenny.jackson28@btinternet.com no later than 24 hours before the meeting so that you can receive an email link to the meeting. 

Field Meeting to Oare Marshes 23/01/23

 Our next Field Meeting will be to Oare Marshes on Tuesday 23rd January. We will meet at the cinema car park in the Eureka Leisure Park at 8.15 am where we can consolidate cars and transport.

Please let Heather know if you are planning on attending.

The Wildlife of Kruger National Park and the Cape Peninsula.

 Our January talk is presented by Rob Wharton and covers his experiences from his recent trip to Kruger National Park and Cape Peninsula.

THIS TALK WILL BE BY ZOOM.

Please note that in order to cover our speakers' fees and Zoom subscription there will be a charge of £4.00 per event; 

Contact ABWCinfo@birdlover.com. for details

Field Meeting - December 15th

Our Field Meeting this month was across Walland Marsh with the following birds recorded.

Mute Swan, Bewick’s Swan, Whooper Swan, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Pheasant, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Moorhen, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Curlew, Dunlin, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Greater Black-backed Gull, Great Northern Diver, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Little Egret, Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Kestrel, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Wren, Starling, Redwing, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Robin, Tree Sparrow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, and Yellowhammer.

 In addition,  the escaped male Cape Shelduck, though seen cannot really be counted in our wild bird list.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year,

Field Meeting on 15th December

 We will be running a Field Meeting on Friday, 15th December, with location and starting time to be advised nearer the date.

Field Meeting to Rye Harbour - 22/11/23

 

There will be a field meeting at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on Wednesday 22nd November meeting in Rye Harbour Car Park at 10.00 am.  Jenny and I will be leading the morning and we will be  finishing by 1 pm approx. The car park is free although donations are welcome and there are cafe and toilet facilities. Please let Heather know if you plan to attend on 01233 637067

What’s in a name?

 Our next Indoor Meeting will be “What’s in a Name?” An exploration of some of the names of British Wildlife and the stories behind them by Clive Nuttman. This will be held in St. Mary’s Community Hall, Kennington starting at 7.30