Birdwatching
The real meaning of 'Distancing'
Meetings
Our meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 0930.
Generally our Field visits involve gentle strolls along footpaths to nature reserves or other habitat. Give me a ring or email me if you are interested in joining the group field visits. We are a friendly group interested in expanding our knowledge of birds.
Our Field Trips may be amended, or during periods of bad weather cancelled at short notice.
You are advised to look at the web site before you leave home to come on a walk
If you require a lift or have any queries please contact me either by email or phone
Our meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 0930.
Generally our Field visits involve gentle strolls along footpaths to nature reserves or other habitat. Give me a ring or email me if you are interested in joining the group field visits. We are a friendly group interested in expanding our knowledge of birds.
Our Field Trips may be amended, or during periods of bad weather cancelled at short notice.
You are advised to look at the web site before you leave home to come on a walk
If you require a lift or have any queries please contact me either by email or phone
Contact the Group Leader - email: birdwatching@dorchesteru3a.org.uk telephone: 01305 851922
Some photos taken by Les Mould on our visit to Ferrybridge 17th October 2022
Our next Field trip is on 20th November 2023
We will visit Ferrybridge in Chesil
Please park either in the Visitors Centre car park or in the street by the houses at the start of Ferrybridge in Wyke Regis.
Looking forward to seeing you there for 0930.
The Birds of Poole Harbour notes birds seen , as does Dorset Birds species list. Portland Bird Observatory also have a Bird blog..
Check the different Facebook pages: There is a new Facebook page called Dorchester Birds which are birds seen from the Dorchester area.
If you wish to check the bird song try BirdNET also Merlin. They are free to download and use.
Below are a couple of photos of Female and Male blackcaps taken by one of our members
We will visit Ferrybridge in Chesil
Please park either in the Visitors Centre car park or in the street by the houses at the start of Ferrybridge in Wyke Regis.
Looking forward to seeing you there for 0930.
The Birds of Poole Harbour notes birds seen , as does Dorset Birds species list. Portland Bird Observatory also have a Bird blog..
Check the different Facebook pages: There is a new Facebook page called Dorchester Birds which are birds seen from the Dorchester area.
If you wish to check the bird song try BirdNET also Merlin. They are free to download and use.
Below are a couple of photos of Female and Male blackcaps taken by one of our members
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Our meetings start at 0930.
We are a friendly group who have an interest in birds and nature.
If you are able please look at the Dorset Birds blog to see birds seen in our area. Birds of Poole Harbour also have a list of birds seen on a daily basis from their various web cams on their web site which you can keep up dated with.
If you require further information please contact Janet Kennewell. Details above.
We are a friendly group who have an interest in birds and nature.
If you are able please look at the Dorset Birds blog to see birds seen in our area. Birds of Poole Harbour also have a list of birds seen on a daily basis from their various web cams on their web site which you can keep up dated with.
If you require further information please contact Janet Kennewell. Details above.
Nick went to Lodmoor recently. He took some pics of the Great White Egret.
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Recent Field Trips:
Last term we visited The Nothe; Lorton Meadows; Portland Bird Observatory; Durlston Country Park; Puddletown Woods; Upton and Lytchett Bay in Poole.
Last term we visited The Nothe; Lorton Meadows; Portland Bird Observatory; Durlston Country Park; Puddletown Woods; Upton and Lytchett Bay in Poole.
Some Birds seen at our visit to Holton Lee 21st October 2019
Some Birds seen at our trip to Seaton Wetlands March 2019
Some birds and a white stag seen on 26th March 2018 at Holton Lee
Some of the birds seen on the Brownsea 2015 trip
Birds seen on the trip to Lodmoor in November 2015
Here are some of the birds seen on our field trip to Lodmoor last time
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This page is updated by Janet and Web team members. Photos have been taken by members of the group