Indoor Meetings 2022 - 2023
Important Note: All 2022/23 indoor meeting shall be held using ZOOM. These meetings are only open to members. Contact the Programme Secretary for further details. There is no charge for these meetings.
Zoom meetings are open from 7.30 pm for a 7.45 pm start.
7th October 2022
‘THE OUTER HEBRIDES’ by Nigel Slater
A look at ten islands, from Lewis in the north to Vatersay in the south, covering history, archaeology, holiday potential and of course the wildlife, with eagles, seabirds, waders, wildflowers, otters … all with stunning scenery.
4th November 2022
‘AN EYE FOR BIRDS’ by Bruce Kendrick
As a ten-year old, the author contracted TB and was sent to an isolated sanatorium, deep in the Cheshire countryside and it was here that his love of birdwatching developed. Sharing his passion with three schoolmates, over the next seven years, this small band of birders explored wildlife locations on and the Wirral, spending summer days on Bardsey, a remote island off North Wales. A passion for nature that has stayed with him, throughout his life and on revisiting his teenage wildlife haunts, he looks back to those times with mature perspective and sentiment that add their own colours to the story.
2nd December 2022
'SCOTLAND AND ITS NATURAL HISTORY' by Steve Lovell
A tour of Scotland to view its scenery and the astonishing array of wildlife that lives there.
6th January 2023
'SKYDANCERS' by Keith Offord
Sixteen species of harrier are found throughout the world, and are spread as far apart as Australia and South America. They are, arguably, one of the most elegant groups of raptors and, typically, they sail low over open country on wings held in a shallow V shape as they search out their prey. They are also known for their spectacular display flights early in the breeding season. This talk explores this fascinating group of birds with particular emphasis on our own Hen Harrier which Keith Offord has studied and worked with on the uplands of Wales since 1974.
3rd February 2023
'THE PROS AND CONS OF ARTIFICIAL FEEDING OF WILD BIRDS' by Dr Alex Lees
Dr Alex Lees of Manchester Metropolitan University will be reviewing the pros and cons of artificial feeding of wild birds - it puts some species at an advantage to the detriment of others.
3rd March 2023
AGM followed by:
'SHETLAND TO SCILLY: BIRDS OF THE BIRTISH ISLES' by Ashley Grove
A journey all the way from Shetland, right down to the Isles of Scilly. Basically a good excuse to show you some of Britain's wonderful bird life. Over 130 species make an appearance during the lecture, which is rounded off by montage of more images to music.
Important Note: All 2022/23 indoor meeting shall be held using ZOOM. These meetings are only open to members. Contact the Programme Secretary for further details. There is no charge for these meetings.
Zoom meetings are open from 7.30 pm for a 7.45 pm start.
7th October 2022
‘THE OUTER HEBRIDES’ by Nigel Slater
A look at ten islands, from Lewis in the north to Vatersay in the south, covering history, archaeology, holiday potential and of course the wildlife, with eagles, seabirds, waders, wildflowers, otters … all with stunning scenery.
4th November 2022
‘AN EYE FOR BIRDS’ by Bruce Kendrick
As a ten-year old, the author contracted TB and was sent to an isolated sanatorium, deep in the Cheshire countryside and it was here that his love of birdwatching developed. Sharing his passion with three schoolmates, over the next seven years, this small band of birders explored wildlife locations on and the Wirral, spending summer days on Bardsey, a remote island off North Wales. A passion for nature that has stayed with him, throughout his life and on revisiting his teenage wildlife haunts, he looks back to those times with mature perspective and sentiment that add their own colours to the story.
2nd December 2022
'SCOTLAND AND ITS NATURAL HISTORY' by Steve Lovell
A tour of Scotland to view its scenery and the astonishing array of wildlife that lives there.
6th January 2023
'SKYDANCERS' by Keith Offord
Sixteen species of harrier are found throughout the world, and are spread as far apart as Australia and South America. They are, arguably, one of the most elegant groups of raptors and, typically, they sail low over open country on wings held in a shallow V shape as they search out their prey. They are also known for their spectacular display flights early in the breeding season. This talk explores this fascinating group of birds with particular emphasis on our own Hen Harrier which Keith Offord has studied and worked with on the uplands of Wales since 1974.
3rd February 2023
'THE PROS AND CONS OF ARTIFICIAL FEEDING OF WILD BIRDS' by Dr Alex Lees
Dr Alex Lees of Manchester Metropolitan University will be reviewing the pros and cons of artificial feeding of wild birds - it puts some species at an advantage to the detriment of others.
3rd March 2023
AGM followed by:
'SHETLAND TO SCILLY: BIRDS OF THE BIRTISH ISLES' by Ashley Grove
A journey all the way from Shetland, right down to the Isles of Scilly. Basically a good excuse to show you some of Britain's wonderful bird life. Over 130 species make an appearance during the lecture, which is rounded off by montage of more images to music.
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