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  INDEX TO OUTDOOR MEETING REPORTS

INDOOR MEETINGS PROFILE FOR JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2010

Indoor meetings are held on MONDAYS (third monday of the month, see dates) in the church hall of   Mossley Hill Parish Church, (St. Mathew and St. James) near to the junction of Rose Lane and Mossley Hill Road.

Meetings commence at 7. 30pm and last about 2 hours with an interval for refreshments.

Admission charges Adults £1 and Accompanied Juniors 60p. The admission charge includes Tea/Coffee during the interval. All donations gratefully received. There is a car park at the hall, and Merseybus routes 61 & 80 (Arriva/Merseybus) stop nearby. Mossley Hill station,on the Merseyrail City Line is a 3 min. walk away. 

Car parking at indoor meetings - If the car park at the Church is full when you arrive, please DO NOT park on the grass. You may park your vehicle in Mossley Hill Road. Thank you.

     JANUARY  18th        Tim Melling      Saving The Pitta

Join us for Tim Melling telling us about ‘Saving Gurneys Pitta’.  That’s not Pittas as in bread but a bird from the tropical rainforests in Thailand.  Pittas are birds which live in dark forests but they are very colourful.  With the group donation going to protecting tropical rainforests in Sumatra it’s great to know more about the birds living in them.

     FEBRUARY  15th       Jeff Clarke        Up the Inside Passage

We seem to have become very big Jeff Clarke fans with his 3 talk in the 6 meetings!!  Jeff will tonight take us ‘Up the Inside Passage’.  From Vancouver to South-East Alaska, from the green lushness of temperate rain forest to the stark, scoured landscape of Glacier Bay.  Leviathans of the deep, a moving landscape of ice and towering mountains.  The Pacific north-west has it all.

   MARCH  15th             Alan Davies       The Biggest Twitch 

Alan Davies and Ruth Miller set out in 2008 to break the world record.  Alan gave up his job as site manager of RSPB Conwy and Ruth also gave up her role in the RSPB.  Did they or didn’t they…? Come along to the talk to find out out, and hear about how they travelled the globe looking for birds and places to stay.  

APRIL  19th 

Its that time of year again – THE AGM!  After the formal business is out of the way, we will have a relaxing second half.  Offers of slides etc. most welcome, PLUS of course nominations for the committee will be most welcome- We need your  help - to be given to the Group Leader or Secretary by 10^th April please.  

SEPTEMBER  20th         John Loder            Birds of Prey  

John Loder works for the RSPB promoting its latest campaign to protect ‘Birds of Prey’.  These birds you either love or hate, but what you can’t argue with is the beauty of the battle or the speed or grace with which these birds have.  

OCTOBER  18th          Colin Wells       The Dee, Past and Present

Inner Marsh Farm reserve manager updates us on all the new development's at Inner Marsh farm & beyond

NOVEMBER  15^TH          .             

Well its that man again! Making his now long established annual visit to us, we as always extend a warm welcome to Gordon Yates.  Wildlife of the Pennines is the title of his superb cine films tonight. One performance only, so come early to claim your seat on an evening guaranteed to please.

DECEMBER  13^TH                 ***Date change     

A welcome return for  Tonight's speaker is Mike McKavett. He will take us on an African adventure, Gateway to Kenya

Meeting profiles compiled by Howard Mills

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OUTDOOR MEETING PROFILES FOR JANUARY TO

 DECEMBER 2010. (& a couple of events!)

  *** Details of our Joint Coach Trips with the MNA click here

SATURDAY 9^th JANUARY 2010

Childwall Woods

Meet 9.30am at the corner of Aldbourne Avenue/Woolton Road.  The idea of this walk is to get you more familiar with woodland birds, such as finches, tits and hopefully woodpecker, as well as their habitat.  No facilities.  Meeting 2 hours max.

Leader:  Chris Tynan (Tel: 480 7938 or Mobile: 07831 352870)  

SATURDAY 16th JANUARY 2010

   SEFTON COAST

Meet 10.45am at Hightown Station (0953 or 1008 Southport train from Central Station). A walk from Hightown to Hall Road, and possibly back again, via the meadows, dunes and shoreline. No guaranteed facilities.   

Leader: Dave Hardy (Tel: Mobile 07811 323354)

Sunday 24th January 2010

     'Big' Garden Birdwatch 2010      

Sefton Park Palm House : Our events start at 11am and finish at 4pm. Closely observe the birds at our  feeding stations through telescopes. People on hand for identification and general information on Garden Birdwatching and the RSPB.  Kids colouring activities/ Make your own pine code birdfeeder to take home. 

MONDAY 1^st FEBRUARY 2010

Cheshire Lines Path:   Meet  11.00am at entrance to Sainsbury’s supermarket, Knotty Ash. Bus routes, 10, 61 & 81. A 4mile easy walk along the Cheshire Lines Path to Gateacre, where the meeting will end. Woodland and garden species. No facilities.

Leader:  Howard Mills (Tel: 226 3285 or Mobile 07710 217663)  

SATURDAY 13^th FEBRUARY 2010

Wigan Flashes:    Meet 11.00am at Wigan Pier, 5 mins walk from stations. 0957 Wigan train from Lime Street. A walk on mostly level paths. A good variety of water and woodland species should be seen. Facilities in Wigan town centre, but none on walk

Leader:  Howard Mills (Tel: 226 3285 or Mobile 07710 217663)    

SUNDAY 28^th FEBRUARY 2010

CANCELLED - SORRY Llanfairfechan:  Our annual visit to a popular North Wales venue.  Meet 10.30am at sea front promenade (90 minute drive from Liverpool).  Birds likely to be seen include divers, grebes, waders and wildfowl.  Toilet facilities available.  The outing may include a visit to the RSPB’s Conwy reserve, so please remember to bring along your national RSPB membership card.

Leader:  Chris Tynan (Tel: 480 7938 or Mobile 07831 352870)  

SATURDAY 13^th MARCH 2010

 Hale/Oglet Bay:   Meet 11.00am at Hale Village shops. A fairly easy walk around the area, hopefully including the Mersey estuary, which should produce a good variety of birds. No guaranteed facilities. Bus 82A (Arriva) from Paradise Street bus station.  Joint with MNA

Leader: Dave Hardy (Tel: Mobile 07811 323354) 

SUNDAY 28^th MARCH 2010 

  MARBURY COUNTRY PARK

A  visit to a popular venue .An integral part of The Mersey Forest. Stroll through splendid woodlands carpeted with bluebells in the springtime, or relax under the shade of the lime avenues. Wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard. Meet 10.30am in the country park (pay & display). Take the M56 eastbound to junction 10, then the A559 Northwich Rd. After 3 miles turn at the petrol station, and follow country park signposts. an easy walk by the mere and through the woodlands. Finches, Jay ,Woodpecker and Waterfowl should be amongst the species seen. Toilet facilities should be available.

Leader: Stephen Menzie  (Tel: 0151 428 5409 or Mobile: 07759 597660)

SATURDAY 10^th APRIL 2010

LANDICAN  - LITTLE STORETON  A new local venue for the group. Meet 10.00am Sir Thomas Street for a bus to the start. A 4 mile walk over farmland and good tracks, parts can be muddy with a number of stiles and some steps. Farmland species and early migrants. No facilities and NO car parking in area. None pass holders will require an All Area Saveaway.

Leader:  John Clegg (Tel: 523 7353 or Mobile 07776 393578)  

SATURDAY 15^th MAY 2010

ROYDEN PARK/ THURSTASTON

Another new local venue. Meet 11.00am at the Visitor Centre, Royden Park (OS Map108 ref: 246.860). By car, M53 to junction 2, then A5027, and turn onto B5140 in Frankby. By public transport, Arriva 437 West Kirby service from Sir Thomas Street. An easy/ moderate 4 mile walk over a mixed habitat of heath, woodland and meres.  Hopefully a good variety of birds including migrants. Kissing gates en route and some paths can be muddy. Toilet facilities if open.  

Leader:  Howard Mills (Tel: 226 3285 or Mobile 07710 217663)     

SATURDAY 19^th JUNE 2010

DUNHAM MASSEY: (NATIONAL TRUST) 

Meet 10.30am in the National Trust car park at Dunham Massey. About 75 minutes from Liverpool via the M56 to junction 7, then follow the NT signs. An easy walk of 4 or 5 miles around the park and canal-side with woodland and water birds (one stile en route). Facilities available. NOTE: Charge for non National Trust members.  Joint with MNA

Leader:  John Clegg (Tel: 523 7353 or Mobile 07776 393578)      

   MARSHSIDE

A return visit to a popular venue. Meet 10.30 am at the Sand Washing Plant car park, opposite the RSPB Marshside reserve entrance, 1 mile north of Southport on the coast rd. Wader flocks, Geese, Raptors etc. REMEMBER to ring along your national RSPB Membership card, and wrap up well..

Leader: Chris Tynan (Tel:0151  480 7938 or Mobile 07831-352870) 

Our first Mersey Seabird Cruise of the year

The Mersey Ferry Heritage & Wildlife Birders Cruise will be held on  

THURSDAY 5^th AUGUST 2010    1100 - 1400 hrs (Family orientated)

Ticket prices £12.00 adults and £6.00 children (age 3-15yrs).  Cruise duration is approximately 3 hours.  All cruises start from Seacombe at 11.00hrs.

This is the best way to enjoy the Mersey and the Sefton Coast and see the birds as well!!

Advance booking necessary.

 For further details on our Special Cruises or Events or telephone: 0151 330 1444
or email: info@merseyferries.co.uk.   http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/special/index.aspx

SUNDAY 14th AUGUST 2010

BICKERSHAW nr Leigh:  Meet 11.00am at  Queens public house  Joint with MNA

Leader:  Howard Mills (Tel: 226 3285 or Mobile 07710 217663)           

SATURDAY 21st AUGUST 2010   ****MNA TRIP COACH*****

RUTLAND BIRD FAIR

Meet 7.30 Bromborough,7.45 Woodside, 8.00 William Brown St and 8.15 The Rocket, bus stop Bowring Park Rd -start of M62)  £30 inc admission (David Bryant- 523 5240) Coach bookings must be paid for unless cancelled at least 7 days before. Book seats with Coach secretary Dave Hardy  07881 323354

SATURDAY 4^th September 2010

   CROSBY

Meet 9.30am .  Coastguard Station

Leader: Chris Tynan (Tel:0151  480 7938 or Mobile 07831-352870)   

SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2010

ALTCAR:  Meet 11.00am at  Tesco's Formby

Leader: Dave Hardy (Tel: Mobile 07811 323354)  

Mersey Seabird Cruise 

The Mersey Ferry Heritage & Wildlife Birders Cruise will be held on  

WEDNESDAY 29^th SEPTEMBER 2010    1100 - 1400 hrs 

Ticket prices £12.00 adults and £6.00 children (age 3-15yrs).  Cruise duration is approximately 3 hours.  All cruises start from Seacombe at 11.00hrs.

This is the best way to enjoy the Mersey and the Sefton Coast and see the birds as well!!

Advance booking necessary.

 For further details on our Special Cruises or Events or telephone: 0151 330 1444
or email: info@merseyferries.co.uk.   http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/special/index.aspx

SATURDAY 16^th OCTOBER 2010  

HUNDRED END/RSPB HESKETH OUT MARSH : Meet 11.00am at Shore Rd   Joint with MNA

Leader: Dave Hardy (Tel: Mobile 07811 323354)  

SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER 2010  

    MERE SANDS WOOD

A wintertime visit to a popular reserve owned and managed by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Meet 10.30am at the reserve.  Reserve is half a mile west of Rufford on the B5246, which runs between the A59 at Rufford and A565 at Mere Brow Birds likely to be seen include woodland and water species and hopefully the elusive Kingfisher. Facilities at the Visitor Centre.

LEADER: Chris Tynan (Tel: 480 7938 or Mobile 07831-352870)

SATURDAY 13^th NOVEMBER 2010  

CHESTER : Meet 11.00am at Chester Station

Leader:  John Clegg (Tel: 523 7353 or Mobile 07776 393578)