Nick will take us from the Sea Stacks on Hoy, through the moorlands of the mainland of Orkney, on to Westray’s beautiful sandy beaches. At the height of spring during his visit, Gannets, Harriers, Eagles, Eider, Oystercatchers and more all put in appearances. His talk is sure to give us a flavour of the heritage […]
Tim Birkhead makes an eagerly anticipated return visit. We look forward to hearing his captivating story of the flightless goose-sized seabird the Great Auk, which was living an idyllic life prior to the appearance of humans. His talk will doubtless reveal to us just why there’s been a lasting fascination with this iconic long-gone bird.
With our ever-popular Photographic competition, quiz and buffet supper.
Rhodri is the former ecologist for the Peak District National Park. His talk relates to the conservation work being done in the national park in partnership with other organisations, focusing on the conservation of key species, like the Snipe, Curlew and Lapwing; working with farmers and landowners to address and try to reverse their declines.
This presentation will explore migration, research, observatory life and the Observatory’s evolution on Britain’s eastern edge; we’ll also hear where they are now and why it was set up all those years ago.
A 2025 holiday on the little known Hebridean island of Colonsay. The talk will be preceded by a short AGM.
Keith has been actively involved in the monitoring of breeding raptors in Wales for 50 years. They’re amongst the most exciting but elusive of our bird groups, yet due to their unpredictable behaviour, keen eyesight and fear of humans, pose some of the greatest challenges for identification. Taking a closer look at all the main […]