Nature and Bird Watching

Bird Watching Group A hardy group of keen amateur bird and wildlife watchers who hold regular field trips, weather permitting, to reserves and other bird-watching sites in the region.

Contact the Group Leader

Group contact: Marion May

Telephone: 07903 710303

Group contact: Jasmina Goodair

Telephone: 07974 700883

u3a Lostwithiel Birdwatching Calendar Sept 2024 - August 2025

The calendar below is the proposed calendar for our next season of field trips. Though primarily we began as a bird watching group we have in reality evolved into taking an interest in all wildlife we come across from mammals, insects and butterflies to plants and fungi.

You do not need to be an expert, all are welcome and if you enjoy photography do bring your camera.

This calendar can be subject to change depending on weather and local conditions. Always check the web site beforehand and emails for details, usually a couple of weeks prior to event. If unsure please email one of the group contacts.

Hi all,

We had a successful trip to the Rumps in May and managed to see 2 puffins to our delight. June is a busy month however we will not be going to Looe island this year. Instead Marion organised an ad hoc meeting at Bodmin Beacon Nature reserve with lovely walks and plenty to see.

Following this Adrian and I are organising Nightjar evenings as weather allows over the next 4-6 weeks so let us know if interested. Keep an eye for emails.

Finally 26th June we are offering a guided day trip to the Isles of Scilly. This will hopefully include a side boat trip to Bishops' rock and see the seals and Puffins....

Date	Site	Meeting time	Meeting place	Lead
11th September 2024	St Andrew's Pond and Par beach area	10.00am	St Andrew's Pond	Adrian
9th October 2024	Old Town Cove	10.00am	Old Town Cove carpark	Jasmina
13th November 2024	Hayle Ryan's field	10.30am	RSPB reserve carpark	Marion
18th December 2024	Camel Trail	10.00am	By bike hire in Wadebridge	Jasmina
21st February 2025	Bude	10.30am	Town Information centre Carpark	Adrian
1st March 2025	Walmsley and Middle Amble	10.00am	Trewornan Manor	Adrian
12th March 2025	Respryn/ Lanhydrock woods	10.00am	Respryn carpark - NT	Gillie
9th April 2025	Porth reservoir & East Pentire	10.00am	Porth Reservoir carpark	Adrian
30th May 2025	Rumps	10.00am	Lead mines Carpark	Marion
11th June 2025	Bodmin Beacon Nature Reserve	10.00 am	The Monument on Bodmin Beacon	Marion
9th July 2025	Breney Common	10.00am	Gunwen Chapel carpark PL30 5DU	Nuala & Chris
13th August 2025	Lostwithiel walk, planning mtg & supper	4.00pm	Coulson Park	Marion and Jasmina

Times may vary according to tide times

Other field trips suggested:

Boat trip to see Dolphins etc next August/ September 25 - Adrian

Walk from Tesco to County Hall Truro - Jenny

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