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Events Calendar
Here is a selection of birding events taking place across Britain and Ireland. Whether you're looking for wildlife watching events such as guided walks or cruises, conferences, optics demonstrations or courses and workshops, you'll find it all here.
Use the drop-down list to select particular types of event, or search by date. Further details on many events can often be found by clicking on the name.
If you have a non-commercial event you would like to promote for FREE in our diary please click on 'add your event' below. Commercial events can be included at a small charge, please contact Ian Lycett on 020 8881 0550 for details or email Ian.
Use the drop-down list to select particular types of event, or search by date. Further details on many events can often be found by clicking on the name.
If you have a non-commercial event you would like to promote for FREE in our diary please click on 'add your event' below. Commercial events can be included at a small charge, please contact Ian Lycett on 020 8881 0550 for details or email Ian.
February 2012
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Saturday 4 February 2012
Saving the spoon-billed sandpiper talk
4 February 2012
Join us for an illustrated talk by Rebecca Lee (right), Senior Species Conservation Officer based at Slimbridge, about WWT's conservation breeding mission to save the spoon-billed sandpiper. From looking for nests on the Russian tundra to the birds’ new permanent home at WWT Slimbridge. The talk is free with admission to the Centre and there's no need to book.
Conferences and talks
4 February 2012
Join us for an illustrated talk by Rebecca Lee (right), Senior Species Conservation Officer based at Slimbridge, about WWT's conservation breeding mission to save the spoon-billed sandpiper. From looking for nests on the Russian tundra to the birds’ new permanent home at WWT Slimbridge. The talk is free with admission to the Centre and there's no need to book.
Conferences and talks
Europe's top birding sites - talk and book signing
4 February 2012
Author and birdwatcher Dominic Couzens picks his top ten European birdwatching hotspots. Many of these are wetlands - some freshwater, and some marine. Dominic is an experienced bird watching field trip leader and has written over 20 books so his talk is packed with fascinating facts and information - and you'll leave feeling inspired to go out and explore some of these lesser known birdwatching sites.
Conferences and talks
4 February 2012
Author and birdwatcher Dominic Couzens picks his top ten European birdwatching hotspots. Many of these are wetlands - some freshwater, and some marine. Dominic is an experienced bird watching field trip leader and has written over 20 books so his talk is packed with fascinating facts and information - and you'll leave feeling inspired to go out and explore some of these lesser known birdwatching sites.
Conferences and talks
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Birds of the High Arctic
8 February 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by Phil Palmer at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
8 February 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by Phil Palmer at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
Wednesday 14 March 2012
The Wood
14 March 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by Paul Hobson at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
14 March 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by Paul Hobson at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
Sunday 18 March 2012
Wildlife photography adventures with Matt and Will Burrard-Lucas
18 March 2012
Matt and Will will be talking about some of their latest adventures, projects and harebrained schemes to photograph animals. Wildlife photography is a highly competitive field, and the talk will give you an insight into the creative process that helps the Burrard-Lucas brothers to take original images. As they run through a beautiful slideshow of some of their favourite photographs, they’ll be giving you a behind the scenes look at how they achieved them. The talk is free with admission. Matt and Will's talks are extremely popular, so please call to book your seat in advance: 020 8409 4400.
Conferences and talks
18 March 2012
Matt and Will will be talking about some of their latest adventures, projects and harebrained schemes to photograph animals. Wildlife photography is a highly competitive field, and the talk will give you an insight into the creative process that helps the Burrard-Lucas brothers to take original images. As they run through a beautiful slideshow of some of their favourite photographs, they’ll be giving you a behind the scenes look at how they achieved them. The talk is free with admission. Matt and Will's talks are extremely popular, so please call to book your seat in advance: 020 8409 4400.
Conferences and talks
Saturday 24 March 2012
Improve your birdwatching - waterbirds
24 March 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at water birds. Key species: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Little and Great Crested Grebe, Common Snipe and various ducks. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month)
RSPB
24 March 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at water birds. Key species: Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Little and Great Crested Grebe, Common Snipe and various ducks. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month)
RSPB
Wednesday 11 April 2012
The Brazilian Pantanal
11 April 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by John Flood at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
11 April 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group talk by John Flood at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Bird photography for beginners
18 April 2012
Bird photography is the most challenging and yet potentially the most rewarding of all forms of photography. We invite you to join an experienced bird photographer who knows the reserve well for a morning session, during which we aim to learn about and practice some of the essential skills of bird photography. We hope to cover the following areas: 1. Recommended equipment including camera, lens, tripod etc. 2. How to achieve well composed, well lit, sharp images of birds with good 'bokeh'. 3. How to 'capture the moment' by studying and understanding the behaviour of Blacktoft's star birds such as Avocets and Marsh Harriers. 4. Useful web sites offering tips and advice and the 'Nature photographers' code of practice'. Please book in advance. Places limited. Event time: 10am until 12 noon. Event charge £7.50 per person.
RSPB
18 April 2012
Bird photography is the most challenging and yet potentially the most rewarding of all forms of photography. We invite you to join an experienced bird photographer who knows the reserve well for a morning session, during which we aim to learn about and practice some of the essential skills of bird photography. We hope to cover the following areas: 1. Recommended equipment including camera, lens, tripod etc. 2. How to achieve well composed, well lit, sharp images of birds with good 'bokeh'. 3. How to 'capture the moment' by studying and understanding the behaviour of Blacktoft's star birds such as Avocets and Marsh Harriers. 4. Useful web sites offering tips and advice and the 'Nature photographers' code of practice'. Please book in advance. Places limited. Event time: 10am until 12 noon. Event charge £7.50 per person.
RSPB
Saturday 21 April 2012
Big Kids' Day Out – Adults
21 April 2012
Saturday 21 April 2012 - Big Kids' Day Out Adults, £25 for one-day course - booking essential
RSPB
21 April 2012
Saturday 21 April 2012 - Big Kids' Day Out Adults, £25 for one-day course - booking essential
RSPB
Saturday 28 April 2012
Improve your birdwatching - warblers and other songbirds
28 April 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at warblers and other song birds. Key species: Grasshopper, Reed and Sedge Warblers and Blackcap. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month). Event time: 10am until 12 noon.
RSPB
28 April 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at warblers and other song birds. Key species: Grasshopper, Reed and Sedge Warblers and Blackcap. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month). Event time: 10am until 12 noon.
RSPB
Wednesday 9 May 2012
The Birds of Teesmouth
9 May 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group film showing narrated James Munroe at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
9 May 2012
A Craven and Pendle RSPB Local Group film showing narrated James Munroe at St Andrews Church Hall, Newmarket Street SKIPTON BD23 2JE at 7.30pm.
Conferences and talks
Saturday 19 May 2012
Improve your birdwatching - bird songs and calls
19 May 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at bird songs and calls. Key species: Bittern, Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Bunting and Common Whitethroat. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month). Event time: 8am until 10am.
RSPB
19 May 2012
Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced birdwatcher. Would you like to build on your existing birding skills? Why not come along to our ‘Improve your birdwatching’ events. This month we will be looking at bird songs and calls. Key species: Bittern, Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Bunting and Common Whitethroat. Please book in advance. Event charge £4 per session or £10 for attending all three (one per month). Event time: 8am until 10am.
RSPB