///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

19th April
Field Meeting
Budby- A cracking reserve on our doorstep. Lots of regional species from heathland to woodland. Meet 0700 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Mick Clay.

12th April
Field Meeting
Dawn Chorus in Anston Stones Wood- We've been asked to run a dawn chorus walk, something we used to run annually, so its good to resurrect it. Meet 0500 at Anston Parish Hall car park, w3w w3w.co/playful.mess.... Leader: Mick Clay.

Great first day in Cyprus. Desert Finch, Finsch’s Wheatear, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Blue Rock Thrush and weather better than forecast

Collared Dove here :-/

22nd March
Field Meeting
Square Bash- A wander around the hot spots of SK58. Meet 0730 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

31st March
Indoor Meeting
"Swallows & Ringing"- Andrew Pickles- Following Andrews talks on Kruger, he returns with a presentation on a project in South Africa; ringing/ monitoring Swallows. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

25th March

Indoor Meeting
Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Looking forward to a birdy weekend. Out in SK58 tomorrow and taking a group out around SK58 on Sunday

Good post work stroll. First Little Ringed Plover of the year plus a trio of owls on the way home.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

1st March
Field Meeting
Lower Derwent Valley. Meet 0700 Loyal Trooper cp w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp YO8 5DG. On A163. Between Budwith & N Duffield. Take Wellies. Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay.

Plan on meeting the group at the destination? Let the leader know!

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

1st March
Field Meeting
Lower Derwent Valley- Nationally important reserve. Meet 0700 at Loyal Trooper cp , S Anston, w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp w3w.co/square.indul... Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay.

If you plan on meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

24th February
Indoor Meeting
"Born Again Birder"- John Williamson. SK58 Member & photographer John will entertain us with a talk on his re-found love of birding. Cracking images guaranteed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Great morning out. Added to the yearlist. Snow on the distant hills. Found a dumped motorbike.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

27th January
Indoor Meeting
"AGM & Fuerteventura"- Mick Clay- The AGM only takes 30 mins so don't be put off. Conservation officer, Mick Clay will tell us about recent trips to Fuerteventura. 1930, upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Cracking weekend in Norfolk!

I heard Robins chiming up this morning on my way to work. First proper bird song this year.

18th January
Field Meeting
East Coast Winter Birding- A classic winter trip. Bridlington harbour, Filey-North Cliffe Country Park, Filey Brigg. 0700 Loyal Trooper, S.Anston, cp. w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0900 Bridlington harbour cp, w3w: w3w.co/shrub.cheesy.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

Ditched it completely and found Blue Sky so much better. No hate or a cesspit:)

Chilly start to my birding year, but worth the effort. 4 Jack Snipe, 14 Snipe, Woodcock, Peregrine plus good numbers of winter thrushes.

Have the next four days free, local patch birding here I come! Always like to get my SK58 year list off to a good start. www.sk58birders.com

///guard.greed.traders This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Dinnington, South Yorkshire.

28th December
Field Meeting
Christmas Walk- Firbeck and Roche Abbey- Our annual post Christmas walk. Following our walk we will go to Leger Lakes at Laughten for a drink/ lunch. 0800 Black Lion, Firbeck, w3w: w3w.co/guard.greed..... Leader: Andy Hirst.

12th December

Indoor Meeting
Christmas Gathering- Join us for a Christmas drink and a meal if you wish. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

I remember BTO offering guided tours when they first moved in .

Had a great day in Lincs. First stop, Donna Nook for Grey Seals. Then feeling festive at Woodthorpe Garden Centre. Now stuffing my face with fish n chips in Cleethorpes!

They've been boxed/ filed away since I read them. Thought I may refer back at some point in the future, but never have. Just a shame to bin complete sets. But could be worse, they'll get recycled rather clog up landfill.

I’ve a load of old magazines I want to dispose of. Complete sets “BTO News” and RSPB “Birds” both from 1986- to-date. Let me know andy@gonebirding.org. Maybe a library or institution you know may be interested?
If I still have them in the New Year, then regrettably, they’re going to recycling.

25th November
Indoor Meeting
"Alaska"- Ron Marshall- Local birder, Ron makes a return with his birding exploits. This time venturing to North America!. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Great local days birding. Nothing rare but great variety of species across SK58. Home for a hot shower and some food.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

23rd November
Field Meeting
Wildfowl Count- a trip visiting local lakes and ponds, counting wildfowl, until early afternoon. Meet at the Trooper car park at 0800. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl... Leader: Andy Hirst.