Birdwatching Group   Coordinator Juliet Hancox Contact Coordinator           Are you interested in birdwatching?  This new group will give an opportunity to visit and explore our local bird reserves, such as WWT Brandon Marsh, RSPB Middleton, Marsh Lane NR and WMBC Ladywalk. Members will be able to enjoy identifying and observing birds in the company of a small group; and hopefully by sharing our knowledge we will all improve our bird watching skills! Members will need to travel to bird reserves under their own steam, or by car sharing, and some of the walking may require stout footwear.  Because of limited parking facilities and the availability of hides at the reserves, the group will be limited to 8-10 people for each visit. We will aim to meet at a venue once a month, on a Monday or Thursday morning, and expect to spend 2 to 4 hours bird watching (depending on the size of the reserve). Trips further afield can be arranged if people are willing to travel. Here are a few dates for your diaries for our new group. Thursday 24 February Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve Thursday 24 March RSPB Middleton Lakes Thursday 21 April WMBC Ladywalk Reserve Thursday 5 May Marsh Lane (Private) Nature Reserve Monday 2 May Dawn Chorus in Lavender Hall Park (a 5am start, for anyone who wishes to join me!) Wed 8th June - Upton Warren (near Bromsgrove) Wed 6th July - Attenborough reserve (near Nottingham, day trip)   If you think you would be interested in being a part of this group please contact Juliet Hancox email: birdwatching@balsallcommonu3a.org  or telephone 07484 848108, with your name and contact details.