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Bird Clubs and Societies

English Counties D - E

Derbyshire

Bennerley Marsh Wildlife Group
Details from Richard Rogers, 19 Arundel Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3FX. email: rtnr@talk21.com
Founded in 1995, now with well over 100 members, to study the Erewash Valley area (approx 4½ x 1½ miles) on the Derby / Notts border. 24 Butterfly and 16 Dragonfly species recorded from this small area. Bird highlights have included Sabines Gull, Grey Phalarope, Spotted Crake and Spoonbill.

Burton and South Derbyshire RSPB Group  Ogston Bird Club
Contact: Full details on website.

Our aim is to support the RSPB in their conservation work. and to introduce members of the public to all aspects of Flora and Fauna. We are a friendly group and do not have any membership fees. Do feel free to join us on our field trips and indoor meetings.

Carsington Bird Club  Derbyshire Ornithological Society
Contact: Full details on website.

Carsington Reservoir is a man-made reservoir of over 600 acres and an important birding site for the East Midlands, with over 210 species of birds recorded each year. The Carsington Bird Club has a varied indoor and outdoor programme of event and also joins forces with the RSPB and Severn Trent Water on the RSPB "Aren't Birds Brilliant" days.


Derbyshire Ornithological Society   
Derbyshire Ornithological Society
Contact: Full details on website.

The Derbyshire Ornithological Society was founded in 1954 and is the premier organisation within the County for the keen birdwatcher and publishes the annual Bird Report. Website features local bird news and birding site guide.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust  Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Contact: Full details on website.

Part of the national network of local trusts, the DWT manages 39 nature reserves throughout the county and involves volunteers in a range of projects, from conservation work to fundraising.

Ogston Bird Club  Ogston Bird Club
Contact: Full details on website.

Involved in local conservation work. Regular newsletter. Website contains full details of contacts, membership, activities, local sites, etc.

Devon

Awaiting information

Dorset

Dorset Bird Club  Dorset Bird Club
Contact: Full details on website.
A friendly group that provides monthly field trips and indoor meetings at various locations in the county.
All are welcome from the beginner to the experienced.

Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group  CHOG
Contact: Full details on website
CHOG watch and record the birds of Christchurch Harbour, which is situated on the south coast of England and includes the well known birdwatching areas of Hengistbury Head and Stanpit Marsh.

RSPB South Dorset Local Group  RSPB South Dorset
Monthly indoor meetings in Dorchester Town Hall plus regular field trips.
Contact: Full details on website

Durham

Durham Bird ClubDurham Bird Club Durham Bird Club
(Reg'd Charity No 515101) "Studying and Conserving the Birds of County Durham"
Contact: Full details on website.
We are a friendly Club & Membership open to anyone interested in Wild Birds.

Durham RSPB Local Group  Durham RSPB
Contact: Full details on website.
The group provide a full programme of indoor meetings and outdoor field meetings and other events and welcome everyone from the interested novice to the experienced birdwatcher

Essex

Essex Birdwatching Society  Essex Birdwatching Society
Contact: Full details on website
Website has sections that include a check list, publications, membership details and information on meetings and trips.

Southend-on-Sea RSPB Group  Southend RSPB
Contact: Full details on website.
Full programme of meetings and field trips. Nice website with lots of useful advice and information about birdwatching in general.

Chelmsford and Central Essex RSPB Group  Chelmsford RSPB
Contact: Full details on website.
Full programme of indoor meetings, field trips and fund raising events.

 

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