Events
KNUTSFORD - Digital Image Lecture - Crane Spotting
Friday 24th March 2023
Spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
The talk is to be held on behalf of Knutsford Ornithological Society, at the Jubilee Hall, Stanley Road, Knutsford WA16 0GP
Doors open from 7.30pm and the talk starts at 8pm.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
KNUTSFORD OS
ECCLESHALL, STAFFS - Digital Image Lecture - Great British Birds
Friday March 31st 2023
Arctic terns circumnavigate the globe to breed on our glorious land; did you know 68% of the worlds Gannet population choose to breed on our shores?
Stories about these, the winners and losers of climate change, record breakers and just those special birds we all love, are included in this talk packed with great images of many of our personal favourites.
To be held at Eccleshall Parish Rooms, which are located next to the Church at the end of the High Street, ST21 6BY. On behalf of NW Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm start.
WALSALL - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way. Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining talk.
The talk is to be held on behalf of Walsall Wood & Brownhills Camera Club, at Brownhills Community Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall. WS8 7JW.
Doors open from 7pm and the talk starts at 7.30pm.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
WWBCC
WEST KIRBY - Lecture - Crane Spotting...
Thursday 27th July 2023
Spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Wirral Bird Club, at Bridget’s Centre, St Bridget’s Lane, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 3JT.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
WIRRAL BC
LICHFIELD - Digital Image Lecture - Crane Spotting..
Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Lichfield local RSPB group, at The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
LICHFIELD RSPB
KIDDERMINSTER - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Thursday 5th October 2023
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way.
Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining talk.
To be held on behalf of Worcester Wildlife Trust, at Holy Innocents Church, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6LA.
7pm for an 7.30pm Start
SHREWSBURY - Digital Image Lecture - Lammergeiers of the Pyrenees
Tuesday 12th December 2023
Lammergeiers must be one of those birds we all yearn to see at least once in our lifetime. Ashley collected a fine selection of images when visiting the Spanish Pyrenees during January 2013, along with pictures of the supporting cast, Golden Eagle no less, Griffon and Black Vultures, as well as other local birds like Crossbill and Crested Tit.
The talk covers the story of the Lammergeiers recovery in the area and how you can see these wonderful birds for yourself.
Ashley also talks about a second site in Spain that is a wildlife photographers heaven, with stunning pictures of Golden Eagle, Vultures and more.
To be held on behalf of Shropshire local RSPB group at, Bayston Hill Memorial Hall, Lyth Hill Rd, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0DR.
Doors open from 7pm for a 7.30 start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
Shropshire RSPB
WEST KIRBY - Digital Image Lecture - Vibrant Sri Lanka
Thursday 25th July 2024
Vibrant, diverse, beautiful... whichever way you choose to describe this amazing little country, it's very hard to do it justice with just pictures. However, this talk will give you an insight into the prolific wildlife of Sri Lanka.
With such varied habitats and landscape, from lush forest, to arid salt lakes, it's no wonder this country holds such wonders. Blue Whales, Leopards, Elephants, hundreds of bird and butterfly species, many of which occur only here.
We will take a journey with Ashley to many of the top locations and discover the wildlife to be found at each, so bring your sunglasses, it's going to be a colourful one.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Wirral Bird Club, at Bridget’s Centre, St Bridget’s Lane, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 3JT.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
WIRRAL BC