IMPORTANT. SOS needs to appoint a new Fieldtrip Co-ordinator. This person puts together the excursion programme, choosing locations and leaders. There is no necessity for the Co-ordinator to lead any trips (although that is not excluded). Do you want SOS to continue to offer trips to interesting sites with knowledgeable leaders and friendly fellow birders? If so, please consider taking on this vacant position. Contact Helen Griffiths (fieldtrips@shropshirebirds.co.uk).
Please can all those proposing to come on the excursions follow the guidelines which have been sent to members in the past and which are available on this website here.
Field Excursions 2024
All members are invited to these trips, which are friendly and open to beginners and experts alike. Help to identify and learn about the birds seen will be given by the group. Meet at the location given, no later than the time stated. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE (UNDER “BREAKING NEWS”) TO ENSURE THE TRIP IS GOING AHEAD. THIS SECTION WILL CARRY A NOTICE ONLY IF DETAILS OF THE FIELDTRIP ARE CHANGED – NO ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS NO CHANGE!
ANYONE PLANNING TO GO ON THESE TRIPS SHOULD INFORM THE LEADER/ORGANISER OF THE FIELD TRIP SO THAT PARTICIPANT NUMBERS ARE KNOWN IN ADVANCE (see phone numbers below).
As always, if car sharing can be organised, this will be helpful both from a carbon emissions point of view and because parking space is often restricted at the fieldtrip location. Remember that at some locations, amenities may not be available. All directions are suggestions only.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on any of these trips.
Sunday, 29 September – LEIGHTON MOSS, Lancashire (Full Day) – Ian Baggley & Estelle Hughes (Estelle 07817 243693)
- RSPB wetland reserve c 2 miles north of Carnforth. Take M6 north, turning off at Junction 35 (Carnforth), then follow A6 north towards Milnthorpe, looking out for the brown tourist signs to the reserve. Post code: LA5 0SW
- Wetland and water birds of extensive reedbeds, marshes, and saltwater lagoons.
- Meet at 10am in the reserve car park.
- Grid Ref: SD477750 w3w: trespass.orange.crumble
Sunday, 24 November – NORTH WALES COAST (Full Day) – Ian Baggley & Estelle Hughes (Estelle 07817 243693)
- Take A55 North Wales coast road west towards Ynys Mon. After passing through the Penmaenmawr road tunnel, exit at Junction 15 into Llanfairfechan, meeting at the seafront car park. Post code: LL33 0BY
- A day’s winter birding on the North Wales coast, between Conwy and Bangor.
- Meet at 10am in the seafront car park in Llanfairfechan
- Grid Ref: SH680753 w3w: reserving.homecare.enter
Email: fieldtrips@shropshirebirds.co.uk
