Lincolnshire Bird Club News
The Lincolnshire Bird Club makes every possible effort to ensure that the information published on its website is accurate and up to date, but does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and reserves the right to make amendments at any time and without prior notice.
The Lincolnshire Bird Club makes every possible effort to ensure that the information published on its website is accurate and up to date, but does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and reserves the right to make amendments at any time and without prior notice.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
North Sea fishing Band
Fishing fleets will this month be banned from fishing for sandeels in the North Sea, to save depleted sandeel stocks. But the decision by Brussels to close the sandeel fishery for the rest of 2005 could be too late for this year's seabirds, which suffered their worst breeding season on record in 2004.
Many seabirds feed on sandeels - a small fish - and sandeel declines, due largely to climate change, were blamed for last year's breeding disaster.
This year, seabirds are breeding late, reducing their chances of rearing chicks successfully, while some are not nesting at all.
See http://www.rspb.org.uk/policy/marine/fisheries/sandeelban.asp?ref=5308tvc1
Monday, June 20, 2005
RSPB Events
RSPB Freiston Shore and Frampton Marsh nature reserves
Events Programme April 2005-March 2006
July Samphire and Skylarks
Sunday 24 at 2 pm
A guided walk on the saltmarsh at RSPB Freiston Shore nature reserve, looking at some of the very special plants and animals which live in this fascinating habitat. The walk is over uneven
and muddy terrain; Wellington boots are essential.
Monday, May 09, 2005
National Insect Week.
Have you heard about National Insect Week?
If not, here is a website that will tell you all about it!
Lots of possibilities here for interesting events.
http://www.nationalinsectweek.co.uk/
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Migration Online
Secrets of migration revealed onlineFind out all about the wonders of migration with our great new 'Learn' section of the website for adults and children. With fascinating facts and great games, migration is the first of a series of major topics we'll be covering. Why not swoop in and enjoy?Secrets of migration revealed online
Monday, April 11, 2005
Springtime Birdwatch
at RSPB Freiston Shore nature reserve.
Birds will be singing from the tops of the trees and waterbirds on the lagoon will be pairing up to nest. The walk will be particularly impressive, as it is scheduled to coincide with the high tide, which means many thousands of birds will be pushed inland off The Wash and closer for us to see!
After the walk there is the opportunity to treat yourself, by having a cooked breakfast at 'The Plummers Place' Guest House, adjacent to the reserve, at 9.30 am. Go on-spoil yourself!
WHERE?
At RSPB Freiston Shore nature reserve, meeting in the car park. The reserve is easy to get to, being signposted from the A52 and only 4 miles north east of Boston.
WHEN?
On Wednesday 27 April 2005 starting at 07 30 am. Please book in advance by phoning 01205 724678 or e-mail freistonshore@rspb.org.uk - also please state whether breakfast (£5 each) is required. The cost of the event itself is £3 per adult and £1 per child (50% discount for RSPB members).
Springwatch
They now want to know dates for first sightings of a Peacock butterfly,
Swift and Hawthorn blossom.
Let us make sure that Lincolnshire records are on the map!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/wildbritain/springwatch/
Friday, February 25, 2005
RSPB Freiston Shore and Frampton Marsh nature reserves Events Programme April 2005-March 2006
April
Springtime birdwatch Wednesday 27 7 30 am
Join us for an early morning high tide walk at RSPB Freiston Shore nature reserve to catch up with some new arrivals. You can spoil yourself with a cooked breakfast afterwards at 'The Plummers Place' Guest House, adjacent to the reserve, at 9.30 am. Please book in advance and state whether breakfast (£5 each) is required.
May
Amazing avocets!
Saturday 28 10 am
A special event for children to look at these beautiful breeding birds as they make friends, squabble and settle down to nest at RSPB Freiston Shore nature reserve. Our field teachers will give a presentation explaining avocet behaviour and you will be able to enjoy close up views through telescopes. Bring your own binoculars if you have them, otherwise there will be some available to borrow. Booking essential: Children - £2 (£3 non-members), accompanying adults free
Friday, February 11, 2005
Sea Bird Wreck?
At the moment it looks like we might be seeing the start of another seabird wreck along the Norfolk coast. It would be interesting to see if this is also occuring further north. So, it would be great if people could report back on what they find over the weekend - numbers, species etc... We are very keen to receive details of any ringed birds, so have a look at as many bodies as possible for rings!
These can then be reported via the BTO website at www.bto.org and clicking on the "Report a ringed bird" link on the right-hand side. This will give us an idea of where these dead and dying birds are coming from. We've already received details of a Dutch-ringed bird, so you never know what you might find!
Mark Grantham
BTO Ringing Unit
