Club news - 2009
Discontinued access to Greatham Bridge view point - TBC petition. · Paul Anderson · Added 8 December 2009
The Teeside Bird Club recently contacted us regarding the proposed discontinuation of access to Greatham Bridge view point. TBC Chairman, Alistair McLee sent the following message to DBC members asking for help:
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DBC Quiz and Social Night - Tuesday 8 December - 7 pm · Paul Anderson · Added 3 December 2009
The annual DBC Quiz and Social night will be held on Tuesday 8th December, at the Tap & Spile Public House, Framwellgate Moor (NZ264446), starting at 7pm.
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URGENT - North Door on Whitburn Observatory is out of order. · Paul Anderson, John Brown · Added 21 November 2009
Anyone wishing to seawatch from the Whitburn Observatory is asked NOT to access the hide through the NORTH door. The lock of this door does not work at the moment and therefore, if the door is opened, it will not be possible to lock the hide. The South door can still be used. Thank you for your co-operation.
DBC Picture Gallery Now Updated! · Stephen Addinall and Derek Charlton · Added 1 November 2009
The gallery has been updated with a selection of images taken in the county, by members, during Summer 2009. Enjoy!
Holy Island and Northumberland Coast - Sunday October 11th 2009 · Derek Charlton · Added 29 October 2009
This trip is always productive and it was great to see 25 members make the journey.
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Volunteer Day at Castle Lake NR - 14th November 2009 · John Olley. · Added 25 October 2009
There will be a "Shoveler's" volunteer day at Castle Lake NR on 14/11/2009. We will be doing ditch work for wet grassland management. Meet at the farm next to the church in Bishop Middleham at NZ327312 at 09.00hrs. Please bring a spade, packed lunch, warm clothing and boots or wellies.
Durham Wildlife Trust Annual Wildlife Lecture - Tuesday 10 November 2009 · DWT via Paul Anderson · Added 25 October 2009
Durham Wildlife Trust have asked us to publicise their Annual Tom Dunn Lecture which is one of the key events in the North East's wildlife calendar.
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Field trip to the Northumberland Coast - Sunday 11 October. · Paul Anderson · Added 9 October 2009
A field trip to the Northumberland coast will be running on Sunday 11th October. Details can be found in the Summer Lek and on the Field trips page. In addition to the usual targets, possible species to be seen on the trip include Crane, Buff-breasted Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis. Contact John Todd or Paul Anderson if interested.
Corporate Membership · Allan Rowell, Stephen Addinall · Added 8 October 2009
The Durham Bird Club now has a Corporate Membership Scheme. Details can be found here.
Indoor Meeting - Thursday 24 September - 7.00 pm - Rainton Meadows · Paul Anderson · Added 22 September 2009
At the next DBC indoor meeting, Chas Holt from the BTO will be giving a talk about the WeBs, BTO Atlas etc. It will be held at Rainton Meadows (NZ3248) starting at 7.00pm and tea and coffee will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!
DBC Merchandise - Cafepress shipping charges · Stephen Addinall · Added 11 September 2009
Members who may be thinking of ordering through our Cafepress shop should be aware that if they choose "economy" shipping, their order may be subject to UK Custom's charges when it is delivered. If you choose "standard" or "express" shipping then these charges are included in the price. Details can be found by clicking on this link and clicking on "United Kingdom".
Northern Experience Pelagic Trip Programme - Autumn/Winter 2009 · Added 26 August 2009
The Northern Experience Pelagic Trip Autumn/Winter 2009 programme has now been finalised.
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DBC Merchandise available online · Stephen Addinall · Added 19 August 2009
In response to members' suggestions, we have opened an online shop to sell merchandise sporting the DBC black grouse logo. The shop can be found at http://www.cafepress.co.uk/durhambirdclub.
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Autumn 2009 field trips to the Northumberland Coast. · John Todd · Added 18 August 2009
Two field trips, by coach, to a favourite destination - the Northumberland coast - have been organised for the 6th September and the 11th October 2009. Details can be found on the Field trips page.
Pelagic Trips in Durham - sailing 6th and 20th September 2009. · Ross Ahmed. · Added 17 August 2009
DBC member Ross Ahmed has organised two pelagic trips departing from Mill Dam, South Shields on Sunday 6th September and Sunday 20th September. Please note: these trips are not organised or endorsed by the DBC but we are happy to alert club members to this new venture.
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Seawatching Identification Workshop - 29 and 30 August 2009 · Stephen Addinall · Added 11 August 2009
If you want to try seawatching, why not come to Whitburn Observatory on the 29th or 30th August?
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DBC Picture Gallery Now Updated! · Stephen Addinall and Derek Charlton · Added 1 August 2009
The gallery has been updated with a selection of images taken in the county during Spring 2009. Enjoy!
Northern Experience Pelagic Trips 2009 - extra sailing - 7 August · Martin Kitching · Added 30 July 2009
Due to a high level of demand for this year's Northern Experience pelagics an additional boat is being run on Friday 7th August, departing Royal Quays at 18:00, and Mill Dam, South Shields shortly after. The last few places are available for DBC members at a discounted rate of £20/person. For bookings or further details please contact Martin Kitching martin@newtltd.co.uk or 01670 827465
Northern Experience Pelagic Trips 2009 · Added 3 July 2009
The first Northern Experience Pelagic Trip (in association with Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club) is on Friday 24th July 2009. A 4-hour evening pelagic departing Royal Quays Marina at 18:00 and from Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, soon after. Cost £20 per person for DBC members. Target species; Storm Petrel, Great Skua, cetaceans.
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GIANT RED KITE IN BALTIC SQUARE - SATURDAY 20th JUNE (apologies for late notice) · Mark Newsome · Added 19 June 2009
On the morning of 20th June, to celebrate five years of Northern Kites in the north east, a Giant red kite will fly in Gateshead's Baltic Square.
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Guided walk for club members - Farnless Farm, Bishop Middleham - 21 June at 9.30am · John Olley · Added 13 June 2009
To follow up his fascinating talk (at our April Indoor Meeting) about conservation of Corn Buntings, Gary Woodburn is leading a guided walk at Farnless Farm, Bishop Middleham. This will be held on 21 June, starting at 9.30am and will highlight the cutting edge conservation measures put in place on this site.
June 18 Indoor Meeting CANCELLED · Added 12 June 2009
The indoor meeting scheduled for 18 June at WWT Washington has been
cancelled.
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URGENT - Nightjar evening CANCELLED · Paul Anderson · Added 4 June 2009
The proposed Nightjar evening on 6 June has been cancelled due to the poor weather forecast.
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Password changed · Stephen Addinall · Added 3 June 2009
The password required to access the members-only areas of the website has
changed.
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Help Farmers to Help Durham's Corn Buntings · Blánaid O'Connell · Added 28 May 2009
Blánaid O'Connell of the RSPB has sent us an appeal for help with surveying Corn Bunting habitat in the Bishop Middleham area. Only a small amount of time an effort is required to help, so please click "more" below and see if you would like to volunteer.
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How to get keys for Castle Lake Hide · Steve Evans and Johny Olley · Added 28 May 2009
Now that the Castle Lake hide is officially opened, keys are selling quickly and are available either for collection or through the post.
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Castle Lake Reserve - Official Opening - Sunday 24 May - 10am · Johny Olley and Steve Evans · Added 21 May 2009
The Official opening of DBC's Castle Lake Nature Reserve is this coming Sunday morning, starting at 10 am. Please come along, try out the new hide and see what a fantastic reserve we have. Keys to the new hide will be available for £5 on the day.
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Last RSPB Induction Session for Back Salthome - Wednesday 3 June - 5.30pm · Stephen Addinall · Added 18 May 2009
Club members who wish to access the Causeway and Reserve at Salthome outside of normal opening hours must attend an induction session and obtain a permit.
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Leighton Moss - Sunday April 26th 2009 · Added 3 May 2009
Club Trips are always well supported and this was no exception. 33 members turned up on a beautiful sunny morning.
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DBC Picture Gallery Now Updated! · Stephen Addinall and Derek Charlton · Added 2 May 2009
The gallery has been updated - after a long period of inactivity! - with a selection of images taken in the county during Winter 2008/9. We will be updating regularly from now on and so send us your pictures taken in County Durham for future gallery updates. Enjoy!
Wildflower Planting Day - Castle Lake - Saturday 2 May 2009 · John Olley · Added 21 April 2009
Conservation Officer, John Olley, has organised a wildflower planting day for the 2nd of May at Castle Lake. Meet at the hide at 10.00am. An easy-going morning, planting up the meadow - bring a spade!
RSPB Induction Session for Back Salthome - Thursday 23 April - 5 pm · Paul Anderson · Added 20 April 2009
Club members who wish to access the Causeway and Reserve at Salthome outside of normal opening hours must attend an induction session and obtain a permit.
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Club Trip RSPB - Leighton Moss - Sunday 26 April · John Todd · Added 14 April 2009
There are still a few places left for the Durham Bird Club's field trip to RSPB Leighton Moss on Sunday 26 April.
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Indoor Meeting - Thursday 16 April - 7.30 pm - WWWT · Stephen Addinall · Added 6 April 2009
At the next DBC indoor meeting, Gary Woodburn from the RSPB will be giving a talk about the conservation of Farmland Birds.
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Castle Lake Makes the News! · Mark Newsome · Added 6 April 2009
The Durham Bird Club project at Castle Lake has hit the news.
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Local Field Trip Report - Hamsterley and surrounds - Sunday 5th April 2009 · Derek Charlton · Added 6 April 2009
A healthy turn out of around 20 members made the journey to the west of the County. Bright clear skies and a moderate breeze was a good sign that it could be a decent raptor day, and so it turned out.
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Local Field Trip to Hamsterly - Sunday April 5th · Derek Charlton · Added 29 March 2009
We will be visiting the west of the County on Sunday April 5th. The exact route and locations we plan to visit will depend on the weather on the day.
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Volunteer Day - Hurworth Burn Reservoir - Saturday 28 March 2009 · John Olley · Added 23 March 2009
The last of the tern rafts is to be built and placed at Hurworth Burn Reservoir on Saturday 28th March.
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Update - Hurworth Burn Reservoir - Saturday 28 February 2009 · Derek Charlton · Added 4 March 2009
The Durham Bird Club project at Hurworth is now beginning to take shape.
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Laurieston and WWT Caerlaverock. Sunday 22nd Feb 2009. · Derek Charlton · Added 22 February 2009
38 members made the journey north in what turned out to be a bright, mostly sunny day.
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Annual General Meeting - Thursday 19 February - 7pm. · Stephen Addinall · Added 16 February 2009
The DBC AGM will be held in Room CG91 Science Site, Durham University. In addition to the AGM, there will be a Review of 2008 slide-show, presented by County Recorder Mark Newsome and Club Chairman Paul Anderson.
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Volunteer Day - Hurworth Burn Reservoir - Saturday 28 February 2009 · John Olley · Added 11 February 2009
A volunteer day has been organised at Hurworth Burn Reservoir on Saturday the 28th of February. Meet in the reservoir carpark at 10.00am. Please bring a spade or trowel for reed-planting, gloves and waterproofs, wellies and a packed lunch if required.
Deadline for submission of January records imminent · Mark Newsome · Added 11 February 2009
Club members and all potential contributors are reminded that the deadline for submission of January records is now three days away, on 14 February. Details of how to submit records, including submission by e-mail, can be found on the Submission of records page.
Grey Wagtails - a request for information · Stephen Addinall · Added 29 January 2009
The club has received a request from Pete Marsh for reports of any colour-ringed Grey Wagtails observed by members.
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Volunteer Day - Castle Lake - Saturday 24 January 2009 · John Olley · Added 16 January 2009
A volunteer day at Castle Lake has been organised for Saturday the 24th of January. Meet at the farm next to the church - grid ref. NZ 327312 - at 09.30hrs.
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Talk at Rainton Meadows - Thursday 15 January - 7 pm · Paul Anderson · Added 13 January 2009
Paul Anderson and John Olley (DBC Chairman and DBC Conservation Officer) are giving a presentation entitled "Birding in County Durham" on the 15th January, at Rainton Meadows, at 7pm.
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