Field Trips

Full details of field trips will be given at the preceding indoor meeting. Members unable to attend the indoor meeting should contact the Field Trips Secretary for details, their contact information can be found on the committee page.

Outdoor Meetings are subject to change at the last minute depending on weather conditions and other considerations.

Reminders and details of Field Meetings will be emailed out to members.
Mini-bus trips have been discontinued over the last years but if there is sufficient interest we will revive them. The cost will have gone up though.
We do encourage members to share transport and if you are looking for a lift please contact either Brian Shaw or Chris Byrne, contact details on the Committee page of the website.

Our field meetings start at 9.30 and usually finish by lunch time.
Please bring warm clothing and boots. Remember to bring binoculars and telescopes (optional) and a field guide. Feel free to bring your own refreshments.

  • WYVER LANE on 10th Apr 2025
    A DWT wetland close to Belper. Peregrines to be seen from the car park. Good chance to identify early migrants by song. Cafés nearby in Belper.

  • NORTH CAVE on 24th Apr 2025
    Yorkshire WT reserve near Market Weighton at the eastern end of the M62. Reclaimed from gravel workings. ‘Positively dripping with wildlife’ according to the website. Toilets, café, hides – free admission.

  • COOMBES VALLEY on 8th May 2025
    RSPB reserve near Leek. Redstarts, pied flycatchers and other woodland birds. All day walk to include a longer loop for the more energetic. Toilets

  • ST AIDAN’S on 22nd May 2025
    RSPB reserve near Castleford just off the M62. English stronghold of black necked grebe. Reclaimed coal mining area similar to Old Moor. Toilets, café.

  • UPPER TEESDALE on 27th May 2025
    Wonderful area for waders, black grouse, flowers & scenery. Two nights at the Langdon Beck Hotel. Details to follow.

  • REDMIRES on 7th Jun 2025
    Evening walk for moorland birds including lapwings, curlew and nightjars. Warm evening required. No facilities.

Our past events can be found in the events archive.