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Northern Experience Pelagic Trip Programme 2010 · 13 July 2010

The Northern Experience Pelagic Trip Programme for 2010 is as follows. As usual DBC members qualify for discounted prices, and these are outlined in the schedule below. 
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Have you seen any reptiles in South Tyneside? · 13 July 2010

Have you seen any reptiles in South Tyneside? Econorth, an ecological consultancy company, are undertaking a survey on behalf of South Tyneside Council on the reptiles of South Tyneside (the area from South Shields to Seaburn and across to Hebburn). 
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Castle Lake Hide Keys - 28th June 2010 · 8 July 2010

Keys for the Castle Lake Hide are now available from John Olley, 11 Alston Way, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8XF. Cheques for 6 pounds payable to DBC. 

DBC Picture Gallery Now Updated! · 24 June 2010

The gallery has been updated with a selection of images taken in the county during Winter 2010. Enjoy! 

Cats ! · 17 June 2010

The BTO have produced a very useful leaflet on how to reduce the negative impact of cats on garden birds. Please click HERE to view the leaflet and feel free to print off/forward on to others if needed. The more house owners taking such precautions, the better it will be for our suburban garden birds. 

Birds of Durham Heritage Project - 2010 to 2011 · 13 June 2010

The club invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator for the The Birds of Durham Heritage Project, which is an exciting new venture for the club. Full details of the project and instructions for applicants can be downloaded by clicking HERE. Applications must be received by 5pm on 18 June, 2010. 

Whitburn Observatory Keys - £12 or £13 by post · 13 June 2010

As announced previously, keys for Whitburn Observatory are available from the National Trust for £12 and can be purchased at the NT shop at Souter lighthouse (open daily except Fridays, 11am-5pm) or by post from The Warden, The National Trust, Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7NH (cheques payable to "The National Trust"). 

Our previous announcement omitted to mention that an extra £1 is required if you want to receive your key by post. 

Invitation to DBC members - Newcastle RSPB Group - 13 July - 6.30pm to 9.00pm · 13 June 2010

Newcastle RSPB group would like to invite Durham Bird Club members to their upcoming presentation, get-together and buffet. The evening will begin with a buffet including wine or soft drink available from 6.30pm. The buffet will be taken out of doors if weather allows. The talk will begin at 7.30pm. Tickets are 5 pounds and must be purchased in advance, before 3rd July 2010, as we need to know numbers. 
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Password Changed · 30 May 2010

The password required to access the members-only areas of the website has changed.  If you are a member you will be able to follow the instructions on the login screen to find the password in your latest Lek. If you are not a member of the DBC, why not join?

Dawn chorus walk - Tunstall Hills in Sunderland - 5.30am - Sunday 2 May 2010 · 28 April 2010

For the early risers among you, DBC chairman Paul Anderson is leading a dawn chorus walk for Tunstall Hills Protection Group which is also open to DBC members. 
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