Andy Hirst

Great morning out. Added to the yearlist. Snow on the distant hills. Found a dumped motorbike.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

27th January
Indoor Meeting
"AGM & Fuerteventura"- Mick Clay- The AGM only takes 30 mins so don't be put off. Conservation officer, Mick Clay will tell us about recent trips to Fuerteventura. 1930, upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Cracking weekend in Norfolk!

I heard Robins chiming up this morning on my way to work. First proper bird song this year.

18th January
Field Meeting
East Coast Winter Birding- A classic winter trip. Bridlington harbour, Filey-North Cliffe Country Park, Filey Brigg. 0700 Loyal Trooper, S.Anston, cp. w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0900 Bridlington harbour cp, w3w: w3w.co/shrub.cheesy.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

Ditched it completely and found Blue Sky so much better. No hate or a cesspit:)

Chilly start to my birding year, but worth the effort. 4 Jack Snipe, 14 Snipe, Woodcock, Peregrine plus good numbers of winter thrushes.

Have the next four days free, local patch birding here I come! Always like to get my SK58 year list off to a good start. www.sk58birders.com

///guard.greed.traders This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Dinnington, South Yorkshire.

28th December
Field Meeting
Christmas Walk- Firbeck and Roche Abbey- Our annual post Christmas walk. Following our walk we will go to Leger Lakes at Laughten for a drink/ lunch. 0800 Black Lion, Firbeck, w3w: w3w.co/guard.greed..... Leader: Andy Hirst.

12th December

Indoor Meeting
Christmas Gathering- Join us for a Christmas drink and a meal if you wish. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

I remember BTO offering guided tours when they first moved in .

Had a great day in Lincs. First stop, Donna Nook for Grey Seals. Then feeling festive at Woodthorpe Garden Centre. Now stuffing my face with fish n chips in Cleethorpes!

They've been boxed/ filed away since I read them. Thought I may refer back at some point in the future, but never have. Just a shame to bin complete sets. But could be worse, they'll get recycled rather clog up landfill.

I’ve a load of old magazines I want to dispose of. Complete sets “BTO News” and RSPB “Birds” both from 1986- to-date. Let me know andy@gonebirding.org. Maybe a library or institution you know may be interested?
If I still have them in the New Year, then regrettably, they’re going to recycling.

25th November
Indoor Meeting
"Alaska"- Ron Marshall- Local birder, Ron makes a return with his birding exploits. This time venturing to North America!. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Great local days birding. Nothing rare but great variety of species across SK58. Home for a hot shower and some food.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

23rd November
Field Meeting
Wildfowl Count- a trip visiting local lakes and ponds, counting wildfowl, until early afternoon. Meet at the Trooper car park at 0800. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl... Leader: Andy Hirst.

Finally went for the Zitting Cisticolas at Wablerswick. Actually pretty easy to locate/ see, just very flighty . Then a pasty at Minsmere ;)

I’ve always thought they’d be scope for a monthly dedicated mainstream Birding programme.

Thanks for the update John :)

Hi Brian, are they elusive or just not put out on the bird news services regularly? Seem to be reported erratically lately. :)

Proves it can be done, a profitable, successful farm not at the expense of the environment.

///inflation.clinked.unpainted This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Todwick, South Yorkshire.

19th October
Field Meeting
Square Bash- a local trip visiting local hot spots, until early afternoon. Meet at the Trooper car park at 0730. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl... Leader: Mick Clay.

Ooofftttt!

Dry here currently- guess it’s on its way :-/

And you :)

Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning!

Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’ Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise

Not good. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

28th September
Field Meeting
Spurn- at this time of year can be drip migrants. Plenty to see in this wild landscape. Meet- Trooper cp @ 0700. W3W: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0900 @ Bluebell cp, Kilnsea. W3W w3w.co/fidgeted.com... Leader: Mick Clay.

Intend meeting at the destination, let us know!