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Action
for Wildlife in Nottinghamshire
The web site of the Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group. This is a partnership of voluntary groups, government agencies, local authorities, businesses and others who have come together to produce and implement Action for Wildlife, the Nottinghamshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan. This site now gives access to the Nottinghamshire LBAP habitat and species action plans for birds like Nightjar and Barn Owl. Barn Owl Conservation Trust The Trust aims to help stabilise the Barn Owl population in the wild and to attempt to increase numbers by helping to create additional habitat and nest sites, in the counties of Gloucestershire, Avon, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, parts of Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Information here about barn owls, owls in general, owl species such as the little owl and the tawny owl, and the law covering the protection of captive and wild owls. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website, including an events diary, but no information on their reserves (yet). Berksbirds Berksbirds.co.uk is an independent venture to provide a free resource about birding in Berkshire, UK. It is run by local birder, Marek Walford. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Details of the BBOWT but including details of only 3 of their 80+ reserves. Birding in Nottingham and Beyond Phil Bailey's site contains information about various aspects of bird watching collected from personal experience since 1985. It includes observations from his garden (in Nottingham) and local patch (Bestwood Country Park, Nottingham) as well as details of other sites in or near Nottingham and other parts of the UK. There are also details of foreign trips. Birdline South East News from Hampshire to Kent and Berkshire to Essex with an overlapping zone into adjoining counties. Run by Chris Heard, Andrew Moon and Jerry Warne. Birds in a Cheshire Garden The superbly presented story of a garden in Wilmslow, Cheshire, with sightings, background, feeding advice, etc. There's even a garden bird forum. Birds of Berkshire "Berkshire isn't as bad as you might think! There's heathland, downland, one of the largest reed beds in southern England, coniferous & deciduous forest and loads of gravel pits." Lots of photos of Berkshire birds and a site map. Birds of Nottinghamshire The current birds section doesn't seem to have been updated since January 2000, but this site still gives some useful site information. Birds of the Malvern area Part of the Malvern Hills Conservators site giving a general background to birds in this area of Worcestershire. Birdwatching in Birmingham A section on Birmingham City Council's Birmingham Assist website giving details of many birdwatching sites in the city and some sightings too. Birdwatching Site Guide to Dorchester-on-Thames Tom Stevenson's guide to how to get there and what can be seen at this Oxfordshire site, including recent sightings. Birmingham RSPB Members Group Details of the Group's activities and meetings plus a guide to some local sites and a section on gardening for birds. The Unofficial Guide to Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire A comprehensive site with a guide and map of the reserve, plus reports and history, and lists of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and plants. Buckinghamshire Bird Club Information on club activities, services and recent bird sightings, and a variety of reference information which includes information on birding sites within the county, the county bird list and a selection of photographs of birds, all taken within the county. Burbage Bird Club The Leicestershire Low Listers? "The aim of our club is to promote bird watching for beginners. We hold regular meetings on every second Monday of each month at Burbage Common visitor centre (7.30pm). Our evenings are a mixture of Talks, Films, Identification and social events. We also organise trips to Local sites, bird reserves , birding weekends, Majorca, North America and Scotland, so if you didn't know when you started you will when you finish! We are a friendly lot with a sense of humour and all enjoy the diversity of Birds. Everybody is made most welcome no matter what your abilities are." Cheltenham Bird Club Details of the club and its programme of meetings, sightings, etc., plus lots of trip reports from members. Cheshire and Wirral Ornithological Society Bird news, site guides (Frodsham, etc) and information about the Society. Cheshire Wildlife Trust Details of the Trust and its' work, plus details of its' many reserves and projects. Chester RSPB Group Details of the Cheshire Group and its' activities, including migration watch reports and a birdwatchers' diary. Colin Butters - Natural History Diary The Gloucestershire Natural History Diary of Colin Butters. There will be information posted on certain areas of natural history around the county. This will include sightings both of common and rare species. The site was created in June 2002 and will gradually increase in size as more entries are added. Cotswold Water Park A superb site that gives details of this Gloucestershire/ Wiltshire complex which forms the largest water park in Britain with 132 lakes covering 30 square miles (bigger than the Norfolk Broads!). Included are downloadable maps (you'll need them if you're a new visitor), details of events and activities, and wildlife and conservation in the area. Dean Birders This project was the result of two keen birdwatchers getting together and wanting to share their hobby with those that have difficulty getting out and about. We want to set up feeder stations and nesting boxes in the gardens of those people that are either elderly or have a disability and are limited to the house. Derby Natural History Society Founded over 100 years ago this Society is as active as ever, having a varied programme of lectures, activities and outdoor expeditions catering for all people in the Derby area of England who are interested in wildlife and geology. Sadly, not much mention of birds on the website. Derbyshire Biological Records Centre DBRC is part of Derby Museum & Art Gallery in Derbyshire. They hold half a million computerised records of animals and plants from across Derby and the county of Derbyshire, and have existed since the early 1970s, but hold specimens and data going back over 150 years. This site presents a variety of information on the county’s wildlife. Derbyshire Ornithological Society The Society was formed in 1954 and is still going strong. This website includes top site details (eg. Carsington Water and Ogston Reservoir) and sightings. Also articles on such things as Waxwings in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website. Draycote Birding John Judge's website includes a map of the lake, access details, log book, systematic list, etc., for this excellent Warwickshire site. Eakring Birds The birds and insects of Eakring and Kersall, Nottinghamshire. East Berkshire RSPB Local Members Group Group news, activities and information. Eastwood Nature Reserve Now run by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, this was the RSPB's first ever reserve. This website gives an illustrated introduction the reserve. Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology Part of the Zoology department at Oxford University, studying bird population dynamics, amongst other things. A Garden Birdwatching Site by Paul Miller, covering two gardens in Erdington, Birmingham, and rural Leicestershire. The Gloster Birder Mike King's site aims to include Gloucestershire news, sites to visit, trip reports and other information about birds in Gloucestershire and beyond. Gloucestershire's Biodiversity Project Providing access to Gloucestershire's Biodiversity Plan and Habitat and Species Plans. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Membership details, news, activities and a list of reserves, but with details of only a few. Herefordshire Nature Trust Brief details of the county Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website, but no details about its' 50 reserves. Herefordshire Ornithological Club All about the Club and what it offers, with a guide to sites in the county. Knutsford Ornithological Society All the Details of the Society, plus latest news, photograph gallery, local birdsounds, etc. Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society Founded in 1941 and boasting over 500 members, this Society's website is still under construction at the time of writing (December 2001) but includes details of the society, articles from its magazine, and the beginnings of a useful site guide. Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Some brief details of the Trust, and a list of 40 reserves. Sadly, the information given on this page on the Wildlife Trusts' website doesn't even have any contact details! Mid-Cheshire Ornithological Society All about the Society and its' 29 acre Hatton Hey reserve on the River Weaver near Kingsley. Mike's Home Page Includes "Birdwatching around Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire", Buckinghamshire bird information and other local information. Moor Copse Nature Reserve The story of a nature reserve near Reading, Berkshire. Moor Green Lakes Reserve Brief details of this reserve, also known as Eversley Gravel Pits, near Sandhurst, Berkshire. The Natural History of Keele University Background information on what can be seen around the 600 acres of this Staffordshire campus, put together by David Emley. Includes details of birds, plants, trees, butterflies, insects, etc. that can be seen, and some recent sightings from the area. Newbury District Ornithological Club Details of the club, and information on Berkshire sites and sightings. North Staffordshire Local RSPB Group Details including trips, speakers and local sites from this long established group. Northamptonshire Bird Club Details of membership, programme, activities and reports. Northamptonshire County Council Leisure This area of the county council's website includes information on Country Parks and Nature Reserves in the county. You can also search their information databases, eg. for clubs and societies. Northamptonshire Wildlife This site, by Jeff Blincow, includes "The Birds of Northamptonshire" which is an extensive review of the subject. It includes a county list, and a complete site reference. Nottingham RSPB All the Group information and a site guide for the county, too. Also included are some interesting articles and trip reports. Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group is a partnership of voluntary, statutory and community groups working together to conserve and enhance the wildlife of Nottinghamshire to the benefit of people. Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers Club information, news and events, plus an excellent site guide for the county and up to date sightings report. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust The work of the Trust and information on nearly 60 nature reserves. Ogston Bird Club An excellent local bird club site, with all the information club members or visitors to Ogston Reservoir in Derbyshire need, including local news, map, events diary, species list, items for sale, who's who, etc. Osprey Project 2000 The website of the Anglian Water Osprey Project based at Rutland Water Nature Reserve (in partnership with the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, and in Scotland, Roy Dennis MBE). Including updates, sightings, etc. Owly News This is the website of the Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project in Nottinghamshire, which aims to conserve and increase the population of barn owls in Rushcliffe by discovering the size and distribution of the existing population; increasing awareness of the needs of the barn owl through advice; encouraging sympathetic management of feeding and breeding habitats; providing artificial breeding sites in suitable locations. Read all about it. Oxford Ornithological Society Very comprehensive website with everything you could possibly want to know about birding in the county - county list, how to submit records and a very good site guide. Oxford RSPB Members' Group Group news, activities and information. Oxonbirds A friendly e-mail list for subscribers with an interest in the birds of Oxfordshire, England and issues that affect birdwatchers in the county. Reading Ornithological Club A very active Club both on the birding side and in terms of supporting conservation issues and with members from around the whole of Berkshire and from other neighbouring counties. They meet several times a month for field trips and meetings and are trying to attract more members. Recently produced "The Birds of Berkshire Annual Report 2002" which is on sale for £5.00. Reading RSPB Local Members' Group Group news, activities and information. rECOrd The Biodiversity Information System for the Cheshire region (Cheshire, Halton, Warrington, Wirral and the old vice county 58 'pan-handle' around Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. Rutland Water Nature Reserve An excellent website gives a wealth of information about this major reserve, fincluding pages on its' history, staff, activities, projects, habitats, etc. Shropshire Wildlife Trust All the work of the Trust is represented here including detailed guides to all their 34 nature reserves. Slimbridge WWT Founded in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, this Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve in Gloucestershire is famous the world over. South East Cheshire Ornithological Society (SECOS) Comprehensive details of the society which was established in 1964, plus notes on local sites like Sandbach Flashes. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The work of the Trust plus details of some of its' 32 reserves. Thames Valley Bird Forum  Local forum for bird information and chat. Reading, Thatcham, Newbury, Oxford, Henley, Wallingford, Wokingham, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Slough, Windsor and areas between. Theale Area Bird Conservation Group This group is dedicated to the habitat conservation the gravel pits complex either side of the M4 motorway near Junction 12 to the south of Reading, Berkshire, and this website outlines their work. Walsall RSPB Members' Group Details of meetings and field trips, plus a local site guide. Warwickshire Birding Simon Roper's site gives a county list and details of Warwickshire sites like Coton, Lea Marston and Draycote Water. Also included is news of sightings and some photos of rarities. Warwickshire Birds Mailing List Enrol here for a distribution list for all Warwickshire birdwatching information. Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Details of the work of the Trust, who's who, an events guide, plus site guides to 50 of the reserves they own or manage including the excellent Brandon Marsh. West Midland Bird Club The West Midland Bird Club is Britain's premier provincial bird club, serving the interests of birdwatchers in the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the former West Midlands county. West Midland Birding Andy Thomas's site covers Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire as well as the West Midlands county, and has site guides and details of what birds to expect. Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country Outlining the work done by the Trust (that used to be know as the Urban Wildlife trust), current projects and offering a Wildlife Information Service. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust The Trust manages over 40 reserves in the county and this site gives details of the work being done and brief details of those reserves. Wirral & Ellesmere Port Barn Owl Trust Find out all about the Trust which was set up as a voluntary group in 1999, with the aim of encouraging a viable breeding population of wild Barn Owls in the area. Wirral Bird Club Covering the area between the Dee and the Mersey in north-west England, the aim of the Club is to promote a general interest in ornithology and in particular to provide opportunities for members to share common interests in birds and to increase their knowledge of birds through meetings, lectures and visits to places of ornithological interest. Wirral RSPB Members' Group Details of the Group and its' programme of activities, but no local information. Wokingham & Bracknell RSPB Members' Group Group news, activities and information. Wolfson Ornithological Society Wolfson Ornithological Society was founded on the 9th of October 1996 by three fanatic birdwatchers at Wolfson College, Oxford. This website carries news of the Society and its' events, etc. Wood Lane Nature Reserve, Shropshire Wood Lane, is the Tudor Griffiths Group sand and gravel extraction site near Ellesmere, Shropshire. The Tudor Griffiths Group has earmarked a restored area of the quarry as a nature reserve and this has been established jointly with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust as a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. The site has been long known to bird watchers because of the wetland area, which encourages a range of waders, and this website includes details from the sightings book, details of events and a history of the site. Woolston Eyes Details of Woolston Eyes Bird Reserve in Cheshire, and the conservation group that looks after it, including latest news. Worcestershire Biodiversity Partnership The Worcestershire Biodiversity Partnership is a wide alliance of organisations formed to oversee the production and implementation of the Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan. This site has the plan in detail and news of progress.
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