Central London RSPB - Field Trips

<BODY bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" link="#0000FF" vlink="#000080" alink="#004000">  <font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif">    <CENTER><H1> 2007/2008 Programme of <BR> Field Trips </H1></CENTER> <HR>  <font size=-1> <A NAME="info"></A> <font size=-6><BR CLEAR=ALL></font> <TABLE> <TR> <TD>   <TD> <IMG SRC="images/seawall.jpg" WIDTH=431 HEIGHT=90 alt="Snettisham - wader-watching from the sea wall - Kristine Moore" border=2> <TD>   </TABLE> <P> Our field trips can take you to good birding sites that you might otherwise not get to see. Birding with other people gives you the chance to learn from them or share your experience and you're sure to see more birds when there are other people on the look out too. <P> Outings involve a gentle walk of usually no more than three or four miles. Bring binoculars. Some locations can be cold, especially in winter, so bring warm waterproof clothing and stout waterproof footwear, and a packed lunch for whole day outings. <P> Coach trips start from near the riverside entrance of Embankment underground station. Embankment is on the District, Circle, Bakerloo and Northern lines, and is a short walk from Charing Cross Mainline Station. <font size=-3> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=530457&y=180443&z=1" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap showing the pick-up point for coach trips">[map]</A></font>. Coaches leave promptly at the advertised time and return in the early evening of the same day. Advance booking is advisable. Booking opened in July for coach trips up to the end of February. Booking for coach trips from March onwards starts at the end of January.    The charge for coach trips is £12 for RSPB members or £13 for non-members. There is also a charge for admission to some reserves. RSPB members should bring their membership card for free admission to RSPB reserves. <P> For coach trips it is advisable to check in advance whether seats are available. To do this, please contact our Bookings Secretary on <B>(020) 8994 8259</B>, who will tell you how to reserve a place on any of our coach outings, or you can find out by coming to one of our indoor meetings. For non-coach outings, where another meeting place is indicated, please just turn up at the time and place shown and you will be made very welcome. See the <A HREF="http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for the external website for National Rail">National Rail</A> and <A HREF="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for the external website for Transport for London">Transport for London</A> websites for train timetables, transport maps, journey planners, travel news, etc. <P> If our trip dates aren't convenient then you could check the programme of the <A HREF="http://www.lnhs.org.uk/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for the external website for the L N H S">London Natural History Society</A>, particularly its Ornithology Section's coach trips, or the <A HREF="http://geocities.com/birdsmbs" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for the external website for the M B S">Marylebone Birdwatching Society</A> for additional coach trips to similar venues. <P> See also our programme of <A HREF="im.html" target="_top" title="Click to go to our programme of Indoor Evening Meetings">indoor evening meetings</A>. <P> </font> <HR>  <P> <table border=0 cellspacing=5 cellpadding=5>     <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 22 September 2007"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/22sep.gif" alt="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 22 September 2007" title="Oare Marshes - day trip on Saturday 22 September 2007" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=59" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Oare Marshes">OARE MARSHES</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=600500&y=164500&z=3&ar=n" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Oare Marshes">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 22 September 2007</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Oare Marshes is a Kent Wildlife Trust reserve on the north Kent coast, opposite the Isle of Sheppey. It is excellent for waders, harriers and other raptors, and owls may be seen. We will take the 10.03am train from Victoria to arrive at Faversham at 11.10, from where we will take a local bus or shared taxis to Oare. There are no facilities at the reserve. Bring lunch. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Rainham Marshes - day trip on Saturday 06 October 2007"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/06oct.gif" alt="Rainham Marshes - day trip on Saturday 06 October 2007" title="Rainham Marshes - day trip on Saturday 06 October 2007" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/r/rainhammarshes/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Rainham Marshes">RAINHAM MARSHES</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=553000&y=180000&z=4&ax=554605&ay=178870" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Rainham Marshes">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 06 October 2007</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will meet at 10.05am at Purfleet station (trains start from Fenchurch Street). The new RSPB reserve of Rainham, Wennington and Aveley Marsh is on the north bank of the Thames and opened for public access in 2006. It consists of a large area of former flood meadows now managed predominantly as wetland, marsh and pools with an area of woodland. The reserve attracts birds on migration and we can also expect to see waders, raptors and wintering wildfowl. There is a visitor centre overlooking the reserve, with a cafe, toilets and a shop. Admission charge of £2.50 for non RSPB members. Bring lunch. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 20 October 2007"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/20oct.gif" alt="Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 20 October 2007" title="Dungeness - coach trip on Saturday 20 October 2007" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/d/dungeness/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Dungeness">DUNGENESS</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=606500&y=118500&z=4&ar=Y&ax=606650&ay=118450" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Dungeness">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 20 October 2007</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Dungeness is an RSPB reserve in the far south eastern corner of Kent. It is built around flooded disused gravel pits, and there are reedbeds and scrub, as well as shingle. The reserve has a good-sized visitor centre which includes a shop and toilets, and windows overlooking one of the pools. There are several hides on the route around the reserve. Admission charge of £3 for non RSPB members. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Pulborough Brooks - coach trip on Saturday 17 November 2007"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/17nov.gif" alt="Pulborough Brooks - coach trip on Saturday 17 November 2007" title="Pulborough Brooks - coach trip on Saturday 17 November 2007" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/p/pulboroughbrooks/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Pulborough Brooks">PULBOROUGH BROOKS</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=505500&y=117500&z=3&ar=y&ax=506005&ay=116455" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Pulborough Brooks">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 17 November 2007</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Pulborough Brooks is an RSPB reserve in West Sussex. It includes a large area of river meadows, as well as woodland and scrub. The reserve is good for wintering water birds, and a variety of smaller birds can be expected in the vegetation. There are several hides and viewing screens on the trail around the reserve. There is a visitor centre with a good-sized shop, a tearoom and toilets. Admission charge of £3.50 for non RSPB members. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 15 December 2007"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/15dec.gif" alt="Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 15 December 2007" title="Slimbridge - coach trip on Saturday 15 December 2007" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Slimbridge">SLIMBRIDGE</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=372400&Y=204800&Z=3" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Slimbridge">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 15 December 2007</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This is a well-known Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve on the Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire. We can expect to see large numbers of wildfowl, including wintering swans. There are a several large hides overlooking the wet meadows and pools. The reserve also holds an extensive collection of non-native wildfowl from all over the world. There is a large visitor centre, with a shop, tearoom and toilets. The admission charge for non Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust members is £7.45. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Two Tree Island - day trip on Saturday 12 January 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/12jan.gif" alt="Two Tree Island - day trip on Saturday 12 January 2008" title="Two Tree Island - day trip on Saturday 12 January 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/sites/Two%20Tree%20Island.htm" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Two Tree Island">TWO TREE ISLAND</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=582500&y=185500&z=3&ar=Y&ax=583195&ay=185755" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Two Tree Island">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 12 January 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will meet at 10.00am at Leigh-on-Sea Station - trains start from Fenchurch Street. This National Nature Reserve is situated in the Thames Estuary, near Southend-on-Sea in Essex. The perimeter offers extensive views over the tidal mudflats with a good chance of seeing avocets, other waders and brent geese, of which large numbers winter here. The interior of the island consists mainly of grassland and scrub with passerines and, hopefully, owls and raptors. There are no facilites on the island. Bring lunch. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Lackford Lakes - Lackford Lakes and Lynford Arboretum - coach trip on Saturday 16 February 2008"></A> <A NAME="Lynford Arboretum - Lackford Lakes and Lynford Arboretum - coach trip on Saturday 16 February 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/16feb.gif" alt="Lackford Lakes and Lynford Arboretum - coach trip on Saturday 16 February 2008" title="Lackford Lakes and Lynford Arboretum - coach trip on Saturday 16 February 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.suffolkwildlife.co.uk/nr/sites/lackford.html" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Lackford Lakes">LACKFORD LAKES</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=579500&y=270500&z=3&ar=n" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Lackford Lakes">[map]</A></font> <font color="#0000A0"><BR>and<BR> <A HREF="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/Recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandEastAngliaNoForestThetfordForestParkLynfordArboretumandLakes" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Lynford Arboretum">LYNFORD ARBORETUM</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=582500&y=293500&z=3&ax=581720&ay=293350" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Lynford Arboretum">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 16 February 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will spend most of the day at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve at Lackford Lakes. The habitat consists of former gravel pits with wetland, woodland, scrub, sandy heath. There is a visitor centre with toilet facilities, and refreshments are available. <BR> On the way we will make a short visit to Lynford Arboretum in Thetford Forest, where we will hope to find some of the hawfinches that frequent this site in winter. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 23 February 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/23feb.gif" alt="Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 23 February 2008" title="Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt) - day trip on Saturday 23 February 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt)">LEE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK (CHESHUNT)</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=537000&y=202500&z=2&ax=536674&ay=202296" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Lee Valley Country Park (Cheshunt)">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 23 February 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> The Lee Valley Country Park, a regular destination for our Group, is an extensive area of wild habitat not far to the north of London. We can expect to see a good selection of wildfowl, with maybe some waders, and a good chance of seeing wintering bittern for which the Park has become well-known. There are hides and toilets. Bring lunch. We will meet at 9.45am at Cheshunt Station (trains depart from Liverpool Street). <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve - day trip on Saturday 01 March 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/01mar.gif" alt="Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve - day trip on Saturday 01 March 2008" title="Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve - day trip on Saturday 01 March 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=59" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve">SEVENOAKS WILDLIFE RESERVE</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=552500&y=156500&z=3&ax=552300&ay=155350" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 01 March 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will meet at 10.00am at Sevenoaks Station - trains start from Charing Cross and call at London Bridge. This Kent Wildlife Trust reserve is based around flooded former gravel pits and includes quite a large area of mature woodland. It is good for wintering wildfowl and waders, and also for woodland species. There is a visitor centre offering light refreshments, and there are toilets. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. Please note there is a walk of approximately one mile from the station to the reserve entrance. Bring lunch. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Vange Marshes and Wat Tyler Country Park - day trip on Saturday 29 March 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/29mar.gif" alt="Vange Marshes and Wat Tyler Country Park - day trip on Saturday 29 March 2008" title="Vange Marshes and Wat Tyler Country Park - day trip on Saturday 29 March 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/v/vangemarshes/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Vange Marshes">VANGE MARSHES</A></font> <font color="#0000A0"><BR>and<BR> <A HREF="http://www.basildon.gov.uk/80256B880041850A/vWeb/wpEFEN5J3JVU" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Wat Tyler Country Park">WAT TYLER COUNTRY PARK</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=573500&y=186500&z=3&sv=573500,186500&st=4&ar=N&ax=573770&ay=187560" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Vange Marshes and Wat Tyler Country Park">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 29 March 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will make our first Group visit to the recently opened RSPB Reserve at Vange Marshes, in Essex. Here the RSPB have created a nature reserve from what had become a neglected area of wasteland, and water levels are being managed in order to maintain a sustainable wetland habitat. There are currently no facilities on the site, but there are viewing platforms and a screen, situated along a one mile nature trail on a footpath which starts close to Pitsea Station. I am planning to combine this with a visit to Wat Tyler Country Park, which is close by and has a visitor centre, hides, caf� and toilets. We will meet at Pitsea Station at 10.20am - the train leaves Fenchurch Street at 9.25. Bring lunch. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Fowlmere - Fowlmere and Paxton Pits - coach trip on Saturday 26 April 2008"></A> <A NAME="Paxton Pits - Fowlmere and Paxton Pits - coach trip on Saturday 26 April 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/26apr.gif" alt="Fowlmere and Paxton Pits - coach trip on Saturday 26 April 2008" title="Fowlmere and Paxton Pits - coach trip on Saturday 26 April 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/fowlmere/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Fowlmere">FOWLMERE</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=540500&y=245500&z=3&ar=n" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Fowlmere">[map]</A></font> <font color="#0000A0"><BR>and<BR> <A HREF="http://www.paxton-pits.org.uk/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Paxton Pits">PAXTON PITS</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=519500&Y=263500&Z=3" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Paxton Pits">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 26 April 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> In the morning we will visit Fowlmere RSPB Reserve where we will scan the reedbeds and pools, and will have a good chance of seeing migrants and summer visitors, including warblers. There are toilet facilities. A donation is requested from non RSPB members. <BR> In the afternoon, we will visit the nearby Paxton Pits Reserve which is known for its nightingales and we can expect a variety of other summer visitors. There is a visitor centre with toilet facilities, and refreshments are available. Admission £2. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Durlston Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 17 May 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/17may.gif" alt="Durlston Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 17 May 2008" title="Durlston Country Park - coach trip on Saturday 17 May 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.durlston.co.uk/" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Durlston Country Park">DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=402500&y=77500&z=3&&ar=n" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Durlston Country Park">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 17 May 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This coastal reserve on the Isle of Purbeck is managed by Dorset County Council and will provide us with a rare chance to view cliff nesting seabirds within a day trip from London. There is also extensive scrub where we should see migrants. There is no admission charge. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 08 June 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/08jun.gif" alt="New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 08 June 2008" title="New Forest (Beaulieu Road) - day trip on Sunday 08 June 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0">NEW FOREST (BEAULIEU ROAD)</font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=434500&y=105500&z=3&ax=434920&ay=106270" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for New Forest (Beaulieu Road)">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Sunday 08 June 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Day trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> We will catch the nearest train to 9.00am from Waterloo to Beaulieu Road. From here we will walk in an area of the New Forest which is good for redstart, woodlark, spotted flycatcher and can yield Dartford warbler. There are no facilities. Bring lunch. Check here nearer the date for specific train details. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Weeting Heath - Weeting Heath and Lakenheath Fen - coach trip on Saturday 14 June 2008"></A> <A NAME="Lakenheath Fen - Weeting Heath and Lakenheath Fen - coach trip on Saturday 14 June 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/14jun.gif" alt="Weeting Heath and Lakenheath Fen - coach trip on Saturday 14 June 2008" title="Weeting Heath and Lakenheath Fen - coach trip on Saturday 14 June 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature%20reserves/map-links/weeting.htm" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Weeting Heath">WEETING HEATH</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=575500&y=288500&z=3&ar=n" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Weeting Heath">[map]</A></font> <font color="#0000A0"><BR>and<BR> <A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lakenheathfen/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Lakenheath Fen">LAKENHEATH FEN</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=571500&y=286500&z=4&ar=Y&ax=572250&ay=286560" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Lakenheath Fen">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 14 June 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> In the morning we will make our first Group visit to Weeting Heath, a Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve, where we can expect to see the rare stone curlew. There are two hides, but no other facilities. There will be a small entry charge. <BR> We will then move on to Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, where former carrot fields have been flooded to re-create the wet fenland habitat that used to cover large areas of East Anglia. The reserve is a good place to look for golden orioles in the poplar plantations. We can expect good views of hobbies and marsh harriers, and to see lots of hirundines and several species of dragonfly. There is a new visitor centre, with toilet facilites. There is no admission charge here. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 05 July 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/05jul.gif" alt="Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 05 July 2008" title="Minsmere - coach trip on Saturday 05 July 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere/index.asp" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Minsmere">MINSMERE</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=646500&y=266500&z=3&ar=y&ax=647040&ay=267240" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Minsmere">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 05 July 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> This well-known location is the RSPB's flagship reserve on the Suffolk coast and a very popular destination for our Group. There is a wide range of habitats, including extensive reedbeds, lagoons, woodland, heathland and seashore. Minsmere is known for avocet, bittern, marsh harrier and bearded tit. The nature trail takes in a number of hides overlooking various habitats. There is a large visitor centre, shop and tearoom. Admission charge of £5 for non RSPB members. <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> </font> <tr>    <th align=right valign=top><H4> <A NAME="Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 02 August 2008"></A> <IMG WIDTH=33 HEIGHT=40 SRC="images/02aug.gif" alt="Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 02 August 2008" title="Cley Marshes - coach trip on Saturday 02 August 2008" align=left> <font color="#0000A0"><A HREF="http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature%20reserves/map-links/cley.htm" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for an external website for Cley Marshes">CLEY MARSHES</A></font> <font size=-3><BR> <A HREF="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=605500&Y=344500&Z=3" target="_new" title="Click to open a new window for a streetmap for Cley Marshes">[map]</A></font> </H4> <td align=left valign=top><H4></H4><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif"> <I>Saturday 02 August 2008</I> <BR> <font color="#0000A0">Coach trip</font> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"></script> <BR> Cley Marshes is a large reserve on the north coast of Norfolk, and is run by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The trail takes us through extensive reedbeds, along banks overlooking salt and freshwater marshes, and out to the shingle beach, from which we will scan the sea for seabirds and seals. There are some hides overlooking the pools and reedbeds, but much of the viewing is from the banks and seashore. There is a brand new visitor centre, with toilet facilities. 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