NDOC Winter Programme 2013/14

 We are trying something new for "Long Rangers". In the past advertised dates have been spoiled by the weather or other commitments therefore we would like to invite members to contact either John Swallow (07909 118825, email jls4015-ndoc@yahoo.co.uk) or Lesley Staves (01488 668482, email glsdroversdale@gmail.com) to register their interest.  When the trips are given firmer dates we can get in touch with those interested with the details.  The first could be an outing to Cambridgeshire to look for Bean Geese at the end of Jan/early Feb. Later trips could be to Minsmere in summer for Bitterns, Frampton Marsh, the Somerset Levels for Little Bittern and Cranes.

A talk on bird and wildlife at Combe by James Sadler and Nicola Chester: 22nd August 2013

Hi,
FYI - information from Nicola Chester about a talk at Newbury Library later this week.


"I wondered if you'd be interested in coming to (or could help promote!) a talk that James Sadler and I are doing next Thursday evening (6pm) at Newbury Library?

The Hills are Alive

A Talk by James Sadler, Gamekeeper and Conservationist with Nicola Chester, Nature Writer & Author (NWN, RSPB).

How Kirby Estate at Combe has evolved over 25 years, bringing the sound and vision of its wildlife back for all to enjoy.

Free event, tickets available from Newbury Library www.westberks/libraries

For those who don't know, James is the Gamekeeper of the Kirby Estate which encompasses Combe Gibbet, Walbury Hill and more - and he works very hard (with much rib-jabbing from me!) to conserve the estate for wildlife in the eye of the storm that is 'modern' farming. He works with wildlife as he raises pheasants for the shoot, which includes adapting his methods so that buzzards can nest in his release pens, for example!" 

NDOC Autumn/Winter Programme 2013

Ringing Demo 20th July

The will be a ringing demo near Hungerford this coming Saturday.

Please email John at:-

jls4015-NDOC@yahoo.co.uk to register your interest, please include a contact telephone number.

Bird Watching Course at Newbury College



New Berkshire Atlas Offer

"The new Berkshire Atlas and Avifauna will be coming out later this year. It will be a beautiful, large format book packed with drawings and photos as well as over three hundred species accounts and chapters on Berkshire bird history, habitats, and a where to watch section. The pre-publication offer provides large discounts on the published price for oders by 20th June.  Go to http://berkshirebirdatlas.org.uk/ to see more about the new atlas and for order information. All profits from sales will go to bird conservation work in Berkshire."

NDOC Summer Programme 2013

NB NDOC cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage to belongings of members or visitors, nor for any loss, injury or inconvenience to any member or visitor attending NDOC activities

Programme of Events: March to June 2013