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Wood Banfield Wood is an actively managed coppiced hornbeam with oak standards woodland in Hertfordshire, in which ringing studied started in 1998. This site gives the details. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website, including an events diary, and information on visiting their reserves. Birdline East Anglia Providing bird news for East Anglia and a national rarity summary. Birds at Stocker's Lake near Rickmansworth A guide to this Hertfordshire nature reserve including latest news and photographs. Birds of East Tilbury East Tilbury is on the Essex shore of the Thames only a few miles from the London boundary. A tally of 18 wader species in a day is possible here and this website gives details of the area, a check list and information on other local sites. Bishop's Stortford Bird Group Part of the Bishop's Stortford Natural History Society, this group's site includes sightings, an area map and other news. Blow's Downs Nature Reserve This site is maintained by Andy Banthorpe on behalf of Blow's Downs Conservation Group, and contains useful information on this site near Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Cambridge Bird Club Information about the Club and a guide to top sites like Fen Drayton, Nene and Ouse Washes, etc. Also a county list, photographs and news of latest sightings. Essex Biodiversity Project "This website has something for everyone who has an interest in the wildlife of Essex; from the professional nature conservationist to the amateur enthusiast; from the managing director of a local business to the chief executive of a borough council." You can use this site to find out about biodiversity in Essex, learn about the species and habitats in the Essex Biodiversity Action Plan, discover how you can get involved in projects and who to contact about wildlife issues. Essex Birdwatching Society Details of the Society's activities, meetings and publications, plus a county list and information about submitting sightings. Essex Wildlife Trust Details of the Trust and its' activities, events and services, plus an excellent guide to its' numerous reserves. Friends of Tring Reservoirs FoTR is a local conservation organisation formed in 1993 to promote the conservation of this important Site of Special Scientific Interest. Find out all about them here. Golden Oriole Group The Golden Oriole Group (GOG) was formed in 1986 by interested observers of the birds at the then Bryant and May poplar plantation at Lakenheath, Suffolk. They monitor the birds' fortunes, work to maintain the population, and monitors the East Anglian Fen Basin population in detail. Work has been undertaken on habitat, diet, breeding biology, behaviour and ringing. Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust Brief details from the Wildlife Trusts website, but no information on their 40+ reserves (except Stocker's Lake, Rickmansworth). Hertfordshire Bird Club Focusing on the Hertfordshire birding scene, and featuring the latest news from the county including the club's bi-monthly bird report. Hitchin and Letchworth RSPB Local Members' Group All the goings-on of this local group who cover the north of Hertfordshire, including the towns of Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Royston. Lee Valley Park This extensive park is situated just north of the M25 between Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and Waltham Abbey, Essex, and claims a list of 200 species. This site has a detailed map and guide to the area, which includes nature reserves such as Rye Meads, Walthamstow Reservoirs, Amwell Quarrys, etc. Lincolnshire Bird Club This excellently site combines good design with articles, recent reports, an excellent gallery of birds seen in Lincolnshire and the beginnings of a site guide. Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union The LNU is the only amateur Natural History Society covering the whole of Lincolnshire. Members study, record, hold meetings, supply information, publish books, exhibit, discuss and learn, and welcomes new members. On this website are details of the Union and its' events and publications. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust This is one of the best Wildlife Trust sites, with everything the visitor could want to know about the Trust and its' work. The site guide covers all of their reserves with detailed features on the principal ones (including Gibraltar Point and Far Ings). Lounge Lizard Home page of the Lowestoft Bird Club, including an excellent site guide, news of recent sightings, trip reports, etc. RSPB Lowestoft & District Local Group The group was formed in 1976 and is run by a committee of local members. Monthly indoor meetings consist of illustrated talks on bird watching as well as a wide variety of wildlife related subjects both in the UK and world wide. There are also monthly field trips, locally and further afield. All are suitable for the expert as well as the beginner. Maple Lodge Maple Lodge is a 40 acre nature reserve consisting of lakes, marsh, hedgerows and wooded plantation, in Maple Cross near junction 17 of the M25. This website gives a history of the site and listed what birds have been seen there. Minsmere RSPB Information on the reserve provided by the nearby Round House Restaurant. Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society The Society's aims are conservation of wildlife and the practical study of Natural Science, especially within the county of Norfolk. This website gives details of their work. Norfolk Wildlife Trust A developing website now including details of the Trust, events and reserve information. Peterbirder An e-mail group for discussion of birdwatching, bird sightings and ornithology in Peterborough, UK and the surrounding area, Peterborough Bird Club (PBC) announcements, meetings and events. Peterborough Bird Club Details of this Cambridgeshire club and information about birding in the area. Includes a checklist of the 280 birds recorded in their area, a site guide for 15 sites, trip reports, sightings, etc. Rye Meads Ringing Group An amateur group whose mission is to study the birds of Rye Meads, Hertfordshire, particularly by trapping and ringing them. This site presents a summary of the birds, ringing data and activities of the Group. St. Albans RSPB Members' Group Details of the Hertfordshire Group and its' activities. South Lincs RSPB Local Group "The group was formed in 1987 and is run by a committee of elected volunteers, all keen to share their interest and enthusiasm for birdwatching and nature conservation. Although based in Boston, we cover the towns and surrounding areas of Skegness, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Sleaford, Spalding and Holbeach. We raise funds through our varied events, encourage people to take an interest in birds and nature conservation and bring together like minded people in a friendly and social atmosphere. Please use the website to discover more about our activities in the South Lincolnshire area." Southend-on-Sea RSPB Group Details of this Essex local Group and its' various activities, plus an excellent site guide and sightings news. Suffolk Biological Records Centre The SBRC is the centre of reference for all information relating to wildlife in Suffolk. It maintains an up-to-date record of sites and species found in the County and makes the data available for conservation, research, monitoring, education and general information. The Centre aims to promote a better understanding of Suffolk's wildlife by encouraging and co-ordinating biological recording within the County and through the publication of guides, surveys and scientific works on Suffolk wildlife. Suffolk Naturalists Society Membership details of the Society, plus details of meetings and publications. Suffolk Ornithologists Group Membership details of the Group and programme details. Suffolk Wildlife Trust All the usual details of the Trust and its' work, plus a comprehensive guide to the reserves they manage. Wakering and District Natural History Society Details of this local Society in Essex. Watford RSPB Members' Group Details of this local group from Hertfordshire, and what they are up to. Welcome to Orford Ness The largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe, Orford Ness is recognised as having great nature conservation importance. However, it has spent much of the 20th century shrouded in mystery as a Top Secret military test site. This website takes you on a virtual tour to explore why its remarkable military and natural history holds such a fascination for many people. Welcome to Paxton Pits Paxton Pits are flooded gravel workings in southwest Cambridgeshire. Much of the former workings have been given over to wildlife and it is now an important haven for birds, mammals, flowers and insects. This website lists species that can be seen and latest sightings, as well as the history and management of the site. Welland Bank Pits Designed to give anyone who is interested an idea of what this Lincolnshire reserve is like and what you might see. The Welland Bank Wanderer Will Bowell's wanderings... Welney WWT Details of this Norfolk reserve with some recent sightings. West Norfolk RSPB Members' Group Contact and meeting details of this local Group. West Norfolk Waders The web site of the West Norfolk Waders, the King's Lynn area branch of the RSPB Wildlife Explorers, gives details of the club and its activities. Wicken Fen News and events from the National Trust's Cambridgeshire National Nature Reserve, including bird sightings, events, etc. World Wide Bird Sites Featuring site guides for Cambridgeshire, Dorset, Norfolk and Shropshire, plus overseas. |
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