PETERBOROUGH BIRD CLUB

About us

Welcome to the web-site of Peterborough Bird Club. We are a friendly group and warmly welcome new members. Whether you are a beginner or an expert the Club aims to bring people together who have a shared interest in birding in Peterborough and surrounding areas. 

The Club runs a programme of indoor talks from September to April in central Peterborough. Topics recently have included local conservation projects such as the Nene Washes, the Ouse Washes and the Great Fen; research on seabird behaviour, migration and the impact of global warming and of Avian Influenza; farming and wildlife; and overseas birding destinations such as Colombia, Florida, Morocco, Northern Europe, Scotland, the Pantanal and the Spanish Pyrenees. 

The Club arranges two outdoor trips per month between September and June. Destinations include local sites eg. Rutland Water, Deeping Lakes, Nene Washes... and further a field eg. the RSPB reserves at Frampton, Lakenheath and Titchwell and Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves at Cley and Weeting Heath... Recently, we have added some completely out-of-area trips to East Yorkshire and Kent. These are free to attend apart from entrance and car park fees and accommodation (where appropriate) once you get there.  

The 2024/25 programmes can be found in articles under the NEWS tab or in the Calendar tab on the appropriate day. 
 
Learn more about us below and apply to become a member by clicking on the ASK TO JOIN button. Membership is £12 per year but under 21’s and students in full-time education can join free of charge. Alternatively, you are welcome to attend one of our Indoor meetings for a small donation or one of our many Outdoor events free of charge. We look forward to meeting you.

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Upcoming Events

  • Old Sulehay Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    Old Sulehay
    A visit to Old Sulehay. A small Wildlife Trusts reserve outside Wansford. Has previously held Turtle Dove, Nightingale and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. In 2024 both Turtle Dove and Nightingale have been recorded. There is no entrance fees. 

    Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

    Meet: At 10:00 at Old Sulehay. There is limited parking, mainly off-road.
    Post code:  PE8 6PA.  
    Map ref:
    Leaders: Bob Payne  
        

  • Woodwalton Fen National NR Outdoor Event

    Date
    Location
    Woodwalton Fen National NR
    This season we will try 2 Dawn Chorus walks. This, the first, is targeted at warblers and other song birds. Woodwalton is one of the best Warbler sites in the PBC area. We can expect to hear upto 9 species of warbler singing. There are usually several Grasshopper Warblers reeling. We may also hear booming Bittern and several other species of songbird. 

    Anybody with an interest in nature, from beginner to expert, are welcome to join us on our Outdoor Events that are free. It is a good way to get to know existing members and possibly improve your expertise.

    Meet: At 07:00 by the entrance bridge to the reserve. Park alongside the drain adjacent to the reserve.
    Post code:  PE6 7QB.  
    Map ref:
    Leaders: Ian Gordon  
        

  • The Spanish Pyrenees – Birds, Butterflies and Orchids Indoor Event

    Date
    Location
    St Mark's Church Hall
    The Spanish Pyrenees – Birds, Butterflies and Orchids

    BOB GILL

    A look at the flora and fauna of this spectacular region

    Bob is a Northampton-born and bred naturalist with a keen interest in all things wildlife. A birdwatcher since his schooldays his interests have since developed to cover moths, butterflies, dragonflies and, more recently, bugs and beetles. For many years he has been Chair of Northamptonshire Bird Club and he has led many Club trips in Britain and overseas. Since the pandemic he has also co-led some tours for Naturetrek to Ardnamurchan in Scotland and to Iceland and Mallorca. For details of Naturetrek's latest wildlife holiday information click
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    Indoor Events are free to members and we warmly welcome nature loving non-members for a small donation of £2.50 cash on the door.

Recent sightings

  • Avatar of a Great tit on a stone background

    Garganey seen at Ferry Meadows Country Park

  • Avatar of a Hazel grouse on a fuchsia background

    Western Osprey seen at Rutland Water

  • Avatar of a Scops owl on a amber background

    Pied Avocet, Black-headed Gull, Black-tailed Godwit and 59 other species seen out and about

  • Avatar of a White tailed ptarmigan on a gray background

    Short-eared Owl seen at Deeping High Bank

  • Avatar of a White tailed ptarmigan on a gray background

    Short-eared Owl, Western Barn Owl, European Stonechat and 1 other species seen at Deeping High Bank

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