Welcome to the Carsington Bird Club website!
Bird of the Month (September) (Recurvirostra avosetta) |  |
A distinctively-patterned black and white wader with a long up-curved beak. It is the emblem of the RSPB and symbolises the bird protection movement in the UK more than any other species. Its return in the 1940s and subsequent increase in numbers represents one of the most successful conservation and protection projects. |
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A Message from Carsington Bird Club A small club constantly needs members to survive and to continue to provide you with the website, indoor talks, outdoor walks, regular newsletters, annual bird reports, monthly bird notes and much more. If you have not renewed your membership from last year, please re-consider. If you have not yet joined us, please click here to find out more. Annual Membership is good value at less than 3p per day and you'll be helping to support the birds and wildlife at and around Carsington Water! Thank you for your continued support! |
Carsington Bird Club 2010 Indoor Autumn & Winter Talks Programme 21 September2010 Warren Slaney Hognaston Village Hall ( 7.30pm ) 19th October 2010 The life of Charles Tunnicliffe - Joint meeting with Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS) Hognaston Village Hall ( 7.30pm ) 16th November 2010 Paul Hobson Hognaston Village Hall ( 7.30pm ) |
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Zino's Petrel Pterodroma madeira is Europe's rarest seabird and one of the rarest birds in the world, nesting only on a few mountain ledges in the rugged central massif of Madeira island. BirdLife International and SPEA (Birdlife in Portugal) urgently need funds to carry out emergency conservation work needed before the winter sets in. |
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"We are looking for people with an interest in wildlife or animal husbandry experience who can present a friendly, welcoming face and be confident talking to visitors," said head keeper Chrissie Jackson. Call Chrissie on 01909 569416 / 07756 993834 to register interest or for more information. |
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NEWS - EVENTS - NEWS - EVENTS - NEWS - EVENTS |
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28/04/2010 |
Poison feared in death of buzzards POLICE have launched an investigation after six buzzards were found dead. Officers suspect the birds were poisoned and are working with the RSPB and Natural England as part of their investigation. On April 7, a farmer found four dead buzzards north of Kirk Ireton. They were next to remains of a pheasant, believed to have been poisoned bait. Police are investigating whether the incident is linked to the discovery of two dead buzzards in Jebbs Lane, Idridgehay on February 22, which were poisoned. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0345 123 3333. |
01/04/2010 |
20 April Evening walk around Stones Island/Wildlife Centre (Meet Visitor Centre 6pm - migrants including yellow wagtails) |
13/02/2010 |
Don't forget! Tuesday 16th February - talk by Eddie Hallam - My life with nature - Hognaston Village Hall from 7.30pm. |
12/11/2009 |
CANCELLED - DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS COACH TRIP TO WILDLIFE & WETLANDS TRUST SLIMBRIDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - SATURDAY, 14 November 2009 |
05/11/2009 |
COACH TRIP WILDLIFE AND WETLANDS TRUST SLIMBRIDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE SATURDAY, 14 November 2009 The coach will leave from Carsington Water Visitor Centre at 7.45am . |
