Next Meeting

08/04/2026 (Wed)
Indoor meeting (Exeter Hall): The Goshawk and it's Return to the Cotswolds
By: Dr Richard Tyler
The Northern Goshawk, a large but elusive raptor has returned to the Cotswolds in recent years there now being a substantial breeding population. This talk will be in two parts, first discussing Goshawks in general and their photography. The second part will describe how to locate breeding territories and nests and show the results of studies on breeding birds in the Cotswolds over the last ten years.

Next Outing

22/03/2026 (Sun)
Outing to College Lake BBOWT reserve (Buckinghamshire)

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Date Species Count Site Who
2026-03-08Woodcock1ApplefordBJWy
2026-03-08Shelduck2Sutton CourtenayBJWy
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2026-03-05Wigeonc50Dorchester: Days Lock scrapeSL
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2026-02-26Tawny Owl1Stoke RowBJWy
2026-02-26Firecrest1Stoke RowBJWy
2026-02-25Lapwing9Dorchester: Days Lock scrapeSL
2026-02-25Greater White-fronted Goose7Dorchester: Days Lock scrapeSL
2026-02-25Blackcap1mIffley: Meadow LaneSL
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