22nd March Field Meeting Square Bash- A wander around the hot spots of SK58. Meet 0730 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Leader: Andy Hirst.

31st March Indoor Meeting "Swallows & Ringing"- Andrew Pickles- Following Andrews talks on Kruger, he returns with a presentation on a project in South Africa; ringing/ monitoring Swallows. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

25th March Indoor Meeting Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Looking forward to a birdy weekend. Out in SK58 tomorrow and taking a group out around SK58 on Sunday

Good post work stroll. First Little Ringed Plover of the year plus a trio of owls on the way home.

1st March Field Meeting Lower Derwent Valley. Meet 0700 Loyal Trooper cp w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp YO8 5DG. On A163. Between Budwith & N Duffield. Take Wellies. Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay. Plan on meeting the group at the destination? Let the leader know!

1st March Field Meeting Lower Derwent Valley- Nationally important reserve. Meet 0700 at Loyal Trooper cp , S Anston, w3w.co/inflation.cl.... Or 0815 N Duffield Carrs cp w3w.co/square.indul... Leaders: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay. If you plan on meeting at the destination, please let the leader know!

24th February Indoor Meeting "Born Again Birder"- John Williamson. SK58 Member & photographer John will entertain us with a talk on his re-found love of birding. Cracking images guaranteed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

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

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!

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.

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

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...

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!

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 [email protected]. 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.

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 ;)

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.

Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning!

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!

A pleasant surprise on this dreary Saturday food shop!

Home before the deluge

Ready for my week off work. No set plans- see where the birds take me :) Although hoping to put time into SK58

17th August Field Meeting Flamborough- seabirds & migrants. Early start for seawatch, breakfast at Flamb. Trooper CP 0630. W3W: LT CP: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0800 Lighthouse CP Flamboro W3W: w3w.co/classmate.so... Leader: Andy Hirst. If you intend meeting at Flamboro', let the leader know

27th July Field Meeting RSPB Frampton- Should see the first returning migrants. Trooper cp 0730. W3W LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl... or 0900 Frampton cp. W3W: w3w.co/justifies.sh... Leader: Andy Hirst. If you intend meeting at the destination, let the leader know, so we know who's going!

First Green Sandpipers (x4) and a Common Sandpiper of the autumn here in SK58

Off to the Global Birdfair on Saturday. Say hello if you see me- and stop me spending ££££££!

Re Bioblitz- Update- Ticket sales have ended, but SK58 members can still attend, just turn up.

Mick Clay is leading a walk for the BioBlitz event at Lindrick Gold Course on Sunday 6th July. 0800 at the Clubhouse at Lindrick Golf Course for a bird walk www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lindrick-g...

Bit of a mad dash post work to Flamborough for the Song Sparrow. Initially just frustrating glimpses, but then sat out- phew!

8th June Field Meeting Welbeck- A great venue for raptor watching. Meet at the Trooper car park at 0800. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl..., or 0830 at Welbeck watchpoint. What 3 Words: w3w.co/formless.bet... Leader: Mick Clay. If you intend meeting at the destination, let us know

27th May Indoor Meeting "Tanzania"- Royston Packer- A welcome return from Royston, this time a location known to the group, with stunning images. A meeting not to be missed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Why is my feed full off Bl**dy cats! I hate cats! I tick "see less" but more appear!

Day out in SK58, catching up with spring migrants. Sedge Warbler appear to be around in number, but Whitethroat and Blackcap not as plentiful as previous years

Scum bags stole my reg plates last night. If any folk in S Yorks/ Notts/ Derbyshire see a Ford Kuga with reg ‘Y888ADH’ let me know. Am expecting a raft of speeding and parking tickets :-/

29th April Indoor Meeting "Northern Kruger"- Andrew Pickles. Following on from Andrew's enthusiastic talk in 2024, he's back to talk about the northern Kruger National Park. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Unfortunately we've had to cancel our trip to Frampton Marsh this coming Sunday. We'll try to reschedule for some time in May.

Good day at Frampton Marsh

Last full day on Cyprus. Topping out at 130+ spp. Def increase in migrants today.

120 species so far on our Cyprus odyssey :)

25th March Indoor Meeting "Jordan"- Mike Vickers- Mike makes a welcome return. Jordan in the Northern Arava Valley is an amazing location, great photographs guaranteed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. What 3 Words: LT car park: w3w.co/inflation.cl...

Set up for the SK58 Raptor Watch

16th March Field Meeting "Raptor Watch" Kings Wood- A morning spent looking for raptors. Someone will be there from 0800-1200, so just turn up. Leader: Andy Hirst. Please note parking is limited here, so please follow onsite instructions. What 3 Words: Kings Wood Corner.: w3w.co/fearfully.ga...