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DAY-LONG FIELD TRIPS

 These trips run all year round and are open to all who can
make their own way to the site.

It is essential to pre-book, as places usually get filled up very quickly.

Choose the trip and date, check availability, then use the
to register and send it with the booking fee.

Just to clarify, bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis. You can also phone or e-mail bookings in, so long as payment follows in the post, together with the booking form, within 2 weeks (please note that I can no longer receive fax messages). We do not issue receipts, so if you do not hear from us, consider your booking valid. Bookings are not transferable.

If, for any reason you are unable to come on the trip, we will refund money if notified at least 2 weeks before the date of the trip. We regret that weekend break deposits are non-returnable.

Please do not turn up without booking!!!
 

Titchfield Haven, Hampshire (+£2.95 entrance)

This ever-popular site is south of Fareham, Hampshire, immediately west of Stubbington. It can be approached via Titchfield village and Meon, or from Stubbington and Hill Head. Entrance fee £2.95 per person. Park at the Hill Head Sailing Club (free) car park on Cliff Road, Hill Head. SU 535023. Post code: PO14 3JT.

Times: 10.30-16.00. Meet on-site (no transport provided).   Maximum number of people - 18.

Bring packed lunch and suitable warm clothing. Binoculars can be provided if you contact me in advance.

 

Friday April 23rd 2010        £15 per person, payable in advance

 

Climping Beach, West Sussex

This is potentially an excellent spot for migrant birds between Bognor and Littlehampton.

From the A259 between Bognor and Littlehampton, just west of the junction of the A259 and B2233, take the minor road south to Climping Beach (marked Atherington on the OS map) and park after 1 mile. TQ 006007.

Times: 10.30-16.00. Meet on-site (no transport provided).   Maximum number of people - 18.

Bring packed lunch and suitable clothing. Binoculars can be provided if you contact me in advance.

 

Thursday April 29th 2010        £15 per person, payable in advance

 

Nightingales and other birds at Pulborough Brooks, West Sussex
Meet at Pulborough Brooks RSPB car park (please bring membership card) - Well signposted from the A283 between Pulborough and Storrington. TQ 063164. Post code: RH20 2EL.

Times: 10.30-16.00. Meet on-site (no transport provided).   Maximum number of people - 18.

Bring packed lunch and suitable warm clothing. Binoculars can be provided if you contact me in advance.

 

Friday May 7th 2010              £15 per person, payable in advance

 

New Forest off the Beaten Track

See the birds – keep away from the crowds. We should find Wood Warbler, Redstart – maybe even Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and Hawfinch!

Meet at Cadman’s Pool. The car park is at SU 229123, on the road between Linwood and Fritham. This car park is not signposted from the road as Cadman’s Pool, but the track down to it is opposite a sign to Ocknell Pond.

Times: 10.30-16.00. Meet on-site (no transport provided).   Maximum number of people - 18.

Bring packed lunch and suitable clothing. Binoculars can be provided if you contact me in advance.

 

Tuesday May 25th 2010            £15 per person, payable in advance

 

Frensham Ponds and Thursley Common, Surrey - Late!

An Afternoon and evening trip, beginning at 4.30pm and ending in a look for Nightjars.

16.30 Frensham Ponds.  Meet at the Great Pond car park at 10.30am. Go south on A287 Farnham-Hindhead road; just south of Frensham village, take right turn marked “Frensham Ponds Hotel” and “Frensham Common: Great Pond”. Car park is 1 mile on left. SU 844406.

20.00 Thursley Common. Go to Elstead from A3 at Milford. At the village green turn left south towards Thursley village. The “Moat” car park is about a mile and a half on the left. SU 900415.

You can book for one part (£7.50) or both. Those attending both may choose to have a pub meal in between.

 

Tuesday June 29th 2010      £7.50/£15 per person, payable in advance

 

Martin Down, Hampshire

For a glorious variety of downland birds, including Turtle Dove and Lesser Whitethroat.

Turn off the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road to Martin village. In village, turn right at the triangle (and old pump) down Sillen Lane, which leads to car park at SU 057193.

Times: 10.30-16.00. Meet on-site (no transport provided).   Maximum number of people - 18.

Bring packed lunch and suitable clothing. Binoculars can be provided if you contact me in advance.

 

Monday July 5th 20010          £15 per person, payable in advance