Allestree Bird Club walk - 26th July 2024. Attenborough nature reserve
It turned out to be a pleasant sunny day and with only 7,419 steps each four members had an enjoyable walk combined with a lengthy spell in the tower hide. David picked up the Green Sandpiper in the Ridge and Furrow field, taking Mikes' YTD to the mid 170's. His scope ensured we all had good views.
30 different species for just 2.5 hours was rewarding and if the brown and white duck could have been identified and the Green Woodpecker seen, it would have been even better. Eric with his Merlin bird ID app, confirmed that the lovely song from an elusive bird, was a male Blackcap. (It did need our ultimate sighting to be sure it was a male!)
Next walk is another first for the group... a day trip.
On Friday 6th September, leaving Allestree at 8.30am, we are spending the day at the RSPB reserve at Frampton Marsh. The site is on the Lincs coast, South of Boston and we expect to get back to Derby c6.00pm, giving us 5 1/2 hours birding. September is a good month and we should expect to see 30 > 40 species+
There is a small cafe or take a picnic. Admission charge is just £5 for the car park so shared transport is a good idea. Book via the library or via the leader 01332557942.
Happy birding
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