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12 members meet at Fort Victoria on a lovely, warm, sunny morning for a short seawatch followed by a walk through the country park to Cliff End Battery and return through the fields. It was very clear and the sea blue which made the views breathe taking, some of our number never having been on this walk before. It was a very quiet morning for birds with the only birds possibly on passage (more…)

 Ten people turned out on a lovely evening. As we had about three quarters of an hour before dusk we had a circular walk round the area near the main car park making our way to the clearing near Tuckers Gate. We heard Wren, Blackbird, Wood Pigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Nightingale, and saw Jay. Throughout the walk and right up until nightfall we heard many Song Thrushes singing. Churring of a Nightjar was heard on our approach to the clearing and after a little wait we saw first one Nightjar flying and a little while later two flew around in front of us. We were pleased to see them but rather disappointed that there was not more activity. Maybe flying moths and insects were in short supply after the high winds we had earlier in the week. No Woodcock put in an appearance this year. Jackie Hart

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The pleasant two mile walk from Shide to Blackwater along the old rail track was attended by fourteen members who enjoyed a dry, sunny, cool morning. (more…)

14 people met at the west end of Bluett Avenue for a circular walk taking in the Old Toll Road, Hersey Nature Reserve, Oakhill Road, the footpath alongside Westbrook House, passed the Wishing Well, up Farm Shute (Nettlestone Hill) and down  the bridleway at Fairy Hill to return to our cars.

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Photo: Dave Trevan

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 15 members met at the beginning of the cycle track in Thorley Road, Yarmouth on a calm, very cold but lovely sunny morning for a slow walk to Barnfields pond and return. At the beginning of the path we spotted a Song Thrush , Blackbird, Robin, Wren and Great Tit. (more…)

Sunday, 6^th December 2015 Ten members met in Bluett Avenue in Seaview for circular walk on a very windy morning. It started off with bright sunshine but gradually the weather changed to light rain. (more…)

Nine members met at the Car park in Quay Lane for a short walk to the Quay on a very cold morning. The very strong wind kept many of the birds away. (more…)

Eight members met at the National Trust chalk pit car park on an overcast morning for a walk led by Nikki. We took the path leading up to the side of the down to the west looking out for any birds in the hedges and trees. (more…)

Eight people met at the car park nearest the radio station on Ventnor Downs for a walk led by David Biggs. The sun was shining, conditions just right for a pleasant slow wander along looking for migrants. (more…)