Birdwatching Group   Co-ordinator Juliet Hancox Contact Co-ordinator         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's where we've been so far in 2022: Thursday 24 February Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve Thursday 24 March RSPB Middleton Lakes Thursday 21 April WMBC Ladywalk Reserve Monday 2 May Dawn Chorus in Lavender Hall Park (a 5am start, for anyone who wishes to join me!) Thursday 5 May Marsh Lane (Private) Nature Reserve Wednesday 8 June Upton Warren (near Bromsgrove) Wednesday 6 July Attenborough reserve (near Nottingham, day trip) — Cancelled We'll have a break over the Summer and I'll restart trips out in September 2022 Date Venue 15/9/22 Brandon Marsh 20/10/22 Attenborough 17/11/22 Babbs Mill 8/12/22 Broomey Croft 19/1/23 Sandwell 16/2/23 Temple Balsall 22/3/23 Marsh Lane 20/4/23 Belvide 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.     Return to Top