We plan to hold two outdoor trips per month – a full day outing on a Saturday or Sunday and a Thursday morning outing. On our outdoor trips, the aim is not just to see the largest number of birds, but to find and watch and enjoy. We think the pleasure comes from birdwatching with like-minded people, learning identification skills, enjoying the splendid sights and taking delighted in the unexpected find. If this whets your appetite and you feel you would enjoy these field trips, then you’d be most welcome to come along.
Booking is essential through the leader of the day and places are restricted. Time and place to meet will be given at time of booking. Car sharing is only with agreement between driver and passengers.
Details:
Weekend excursions are full day, Thursdays are usually mornings only. Thursday outings will be led by a committee member.
Sunday 7 December
Black Isle (Leader: Mary Galloway, email galloway09.mg@gmail.com)
Saturday 20 December (NB change from originally advertised)
Evanton Shore area & lunch (Leader: Sue Seright, email susanseright@gmail.com) followed by lunch at Highland Farm Cafe at 1.15pm
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Saturday 10 January (NB: change from previously advertised date)
New Year Bird Race (Leader: Carol Miller, email carol.miller1230@outlook.com)
Thursday 22 January
Wader roosts Cromarty Firth (Leader: Fiona Reid, email darfreid@gmail.com)
Saturday 7 February
Dornoch area (Leader: Dean MacAskill, email deanatthepoint@gmail.com)
Thursday 26 February
Strathspey (Leader: Pete Gordon, email nethypete@outlook.com)
Sunday 8 March
Strathdearn (Leader: John Poyner, email johnpoyner@hotmail.co.uk)
Thursday 19 March
Go Where the Birds are (Leader: Alister Clunas, email alister.clunas@icloud.com)
Saturday 11 April
Laikenbuie Reserve, Nairn/Kingsteps (Leaders: Mary Galloway, email galloway09.mg@gmail.com and David Tompkins, RSPB)
Thursday 23 April
Go where the birds are (Leader: Alex Joss, email ejoss99@btinternet.com)
Saturday 9-11 May
Weekend in Arisaig area including a day trip to Knoydart (Leaders: Finlay Greig + Mary Galloway, email galloway09.mg@gmail.com). Places are restricted to 16 people (for the transport to Knoydart) and we suggest booking your own accommodation in Mallaig area once we've confirmed your place, as it is a popular weekend.
Thursday 21 May
Craigellachie Nature reserve & Loch Garten (Leader: Caroline Pearson, email carolinepearson60@gmail.com)
Contact:
Mary Galloway, tel. 07598 320978 or email
