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includes Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear and all of Yorkshire. |
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Bird
Populations in a North Yorkshire Woodland A paper was presented as a poster at the spring meeting of the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union in Harrogate, 26th February 2000. Birding St Mary's, Northumberland The aim of this site is just to share information and a few photographs of birds seen at St Mary's Island area Northumberland. Birding Whitburn Local news and site guides, plus up to date sightings of birds, cetaceans and moths. The Birds of Northumberland These Northumberland County Council pages give a brief overview of what the visitor can expect to see, and where to see it. Includes sections on coastal, lowland and upland birds. Bradford Ornithological Group A website of interest to all birders in the Bradford area. Details of the group's activities. British Garden Birds British Garden Birds shares information about the birds that visit a suburban garden in Sheffield, England. David Gains' site has identification information, feeding and behaviour information and features. Cleveland Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website. Craven and Pendle Members' RSPB Group All the information for this group that covers Pendle Hill and the Yorkshire Dales. Dave Barlow Including a guide to sites around Teeside and in the Lower Tees valley and the surrounding area, such as South Gare, Dorman's Pool, etc. Doncaster and District Ornithological Society (Yes - DODOS!!) DODOS studies, documents and conserves Doncaster’s wild birds. This web site gives information about the organisation and also gives information of birding in Doncaster. Durham RSPB Local Members' Group Full Group details of meetings and events. Durham Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website. East Ayton Birding Wildlife photos from Scarborough and the adjacent North Yorkshire coast East Yorkshire RSPB Members' Group Group details include forthcoming activities and latest and past newsletters. The Eider Ducks of the Northumberland Coast A guide to Northumberland's most famous birds, their history, lifestyle and where they can be seen. Filey Brigg Ornithological Group Founded in 1976, this group publishes the Filey Bird Report (see below) and rings in the area. Flamborough Ornithology Group Probably not being updated any more, but still including a useful guide to where to watch birds on Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. RSPB Grimsby & District Local Group Meetings, photos, news, trips, etc. Holywell Pond and surrounding areas Cain Scrimgeour's site aims to provide you with information which will make you visit these small unvisited areas. All of the areas are places which he visits at least once a week, but some are not properly watched by birders and who knows what could slip through them. Hull Valley Wildlife Group This group works principally within the area of the Hull Valley, East Yorkshire, for the promotion, awareness and appreciation of the region's natural history. Including site and species guides, as well as all you need to know about the group. Kielder Water and Forest The place for information about this huge area. Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre The Bird of Prey centre allows visitors to meet, see and hear Owls and Birds of Prey from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry. includes some background on the different species kept. Leeds City Council Nature Conservation This section of the outstanding Leeds City Council website has details of 8 nature reserves in and around Leeds, with downloadable guides. Mid-Wear Wetlands Project Run by a small team of dedicated amateur ornithologists associated with the Durham Bird Club this project is to develop wetland sites along the mid-Wear for habitat, birds and potential birds to grow in status. Natural Born Birder Julian Bell's page on his native North Northumberland (UK). North Northumberland Bird Club A friendly club for anybody living in or visiting north Northumberland who is interested in wild birds, irrespective of level of knowledge, experience or skill. Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club Information on the club including trips and meetings, plus a monthly bulletin of sightings. Also photographs and videos of birds of particular interest. Northumberland Wildlife Trust Brief details of the Trust from the Wildlife Trusts website. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Visiting details, species list and events diary for this 130ha Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve which is situated about 2 miles from the centre of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, close to the M18 and A6182. Its wide range of habitats from open water and marsh to woodland give it an interesting diversity of wildlife. RSPB Cleveland Members' Group Contact and meeting details for the Group. RSPB Leeds Local Group News and information about the events and activities of this local group, which covers all of the Leeds postcode area. Ryedale Natural History Society Ryedale Natural History Society covers 800 square kilometres of the North York Moors and this site gives details of birds and other species that may be seen in the area and annual newsletters and trip reports. Scarborough Birders Scarborough Birders, formerly The Scalby Nabs Ornithological Group, was formed in 1993 by a group of birders to record the species occurring in the area surrounding Scarborough and District. Sheffield Bird Pages This site is intended to provide some useful information for any people who have an interest in birds regardless of experience and skill. Provides details of some good areas for bird watching around the Sheffield area, and links to other local and national sites of interest. Sheffield Bird Study Group The group aims to work with and complement other local natural history societies and to promote an interest in birds within the community, maintain a local recording system, co-ordinate fieldwork, and conserve local species and habitats. This excellent site gives recording and survey information, plus all the groups information such as meeting details, publications, etc. SK58 Birders Website A group of birders concentrating on the SK58 10km square, ie Dinnington, North and South Anston, South Yorkshire. This site gives species list, publications, events, etc. Sorby Natural History Society Nearly eighty years after its' formation, the Society is still very active studying all branches of natural history (including microscopy and geology) within the City of Sheffield and around it, organising lectures, field trips and scientific surveys and producing a wide variety of publications. Spurn Bird Observatory News, sightings, photos and articles from the East Yorkshire hotspot. Spurn Point Giving details of the history of the Point itself, information about Spurn Bird Observatory, and sightings and events on the East Yorkshire hotspot. Summerhill Bird Club Summerhill is a unique Country Park on the western edge of Hartlepool that since 1997 has been transformed for conservation and outdoor sports. The 100-acre site owned and managed by Hartlepool Borough Council was developed from a network of 8 fields in low-grade agriculture to create a Primary Gateway site in the Tees Community Forest. Swaledale Birds A web-site devoted to the Birds and other Wildlife of Swaledale, Arkengarthdale, their surrounding Moors, and The River Swale Catchment. Includes photos and sightings. Teesmouth Bird Club This excellent site gives all the usual Club information, plus annual reports and sightings, listing details, etc. Washington WWT Details for visitors to this Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve with its' Wetland Discovery Centre with multi-media resource area. Whitby Birding News and links in Alastair Forsyth's blog Wild West Yorkshire Richard Bell's Wild West Yorkshire nature diary describes a year in the life of woodland, field, marsh, river, canal . . . and a fairly wild back garden . . . in the Calder valley near Wakefield. Wildlife @ West Leeds Dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of birdwatching and other wildlife in and around the West Leeds area, Peter Colley's site includes news and places to visit. York Ornithology Club York Ornithological Club has the responsibility for recording bird observations for 1,500 square kilometres of North Yorkshire based on York itself. This site is intended to give information both to members and birdwatchers around the world who are interested in this very beautiful part of England. Local site guide, and sightings, plus all the club information are included. York RSPB Members' Group Giving information about the group and its' work. Yorkshire Naturalists' Union "The driving force in the study of Yorkshire's wildlife for over 125 years." This site gives details of the Union's work and background on Yorkshire's wildlife. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Aiming to to conserve and promote the diversity of Yorkshire wildlife and habitats for the benefit and well-being of both wildlife and people. Unfortunately this doesn't include publicising their reserves on their website! |
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