The Spring 2019 Newsletter has been sent out by email and by post (08-04-19). If you have not received your copy in the next few days please let me know – Tom Howard-Jones (membership@weirwood.me.uk)
8th April 2019.
General News & Events
Our AGM for 2019 was held on 29th March. The minutes are available in the “Members” section.
Many thanks to Matt Eade for an excellent talk on birding on his local patch and a trip to Antarctica.
Membership fees for 2019 are now due. All existing members will get a renewal form with the latest Newsletter 83. If you have any questions or would like to join for the first time please let me know – Tom Howard-Jones (membership@weirwood.me.uk – 01293 883039). Best wishes for the New Year.
3rd January 2019.
A note on the success of the large nest boxes at Weir Wood during 2018 can be found HERE.
Members Spring Walk – Saturday 27th April 2019 – Start 09:45 Meet in Car Park, Legsheath Lane.
Open Day – Sunday 14th July 2019 – Opens at 09:30.
Fungus Walk – Saturday 9th November 2019 – Meet at 09:45 for start at 10:00 – Car Park, Legsheath Lane.
Our ringing report for 2017 can be seen HERE.
A report with photos can be found HERE.
A report with photos can be found HERE.
04-09-18 Osprey flying over the West End
14-08-18 3 Ospreys (adult plus 2 young) at The Dam
29-07-18 Osprey flying over reservoir.
01-05-18 Osprey reported at 10:15 flying off to the North – anonymous on RBA and Birdguides.
02-04-18 Osprey seen at about 09:00
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04-10-17 Osprey seen by Alastair Gray about 11:30 at the West End.
09-09-17 Osprey seen by Brendan Lanigan at the Dam End 7:30am.
04-09-17 Osprey seen by fishermen near Admiral’s Wood 7am.
31-05-17 Osprey reported at Dam End.
08-05-17 Osprey at Dam End in morning.
04-05-17 Osprey flying NE at Dam End (about noon).
01-05-17 Osprey headed North over Dam (09:30).
27-03-17 Osprey reported at Dam End late morning.
25-03-17 2 Ospreys watched over the reservoir at 18:20 – Janet Wilkinson.
23-03-17 Osprey seen at about 9;30 am – watched for 10 minutes – Brendan Lanigan at the Fishery.
FOUND:- A pair of spectacles in a soft, black Specsavers case were found in the hide on 6/7 August 2018. Please contact sightings@weirwood.me.uk.
FOUND:- A watch has been found in the car park. To claim please contact sightings@weirwood.me.uk or 07703 280 238 17-April-2018 Tom Howard-Jones).
FOUND:- A pair of Specsaver reading glasses found in the hide. To claim please contact sightings@weirwood.me.uk (11 December 2017, Tom Howard-Jones).
FOUND:- A key has been found in the car park. To claim please contact sightings@weirwood.me.uk (21 June 2016, Tom Howard-Jones).
LOST:- A telescope lens/eyepiece was lost in the pumping station car park or close by on 23 April 2016. Please contact Roger Jackson at rjbjackson@hotmail.co.uk
FOUND:- Binocular Case – A black leather carrying case for a pair of binoculars has been found in the hide. To claim it please contact sightings@weirwood.me.uk (1st March 2016, Tom Howard-Jones).