Sunday 17th November 10am to 4pm
Round Table Charities’ Fayre – Beau Sejour
This is a great opportunity to support the RSPB and lots of other charities where there will be a great Christmas atmosphere, raffles, lucky dips and lots of Christmas goodies for sale. It’s a brilliant way to start the festive season.
Saturday 30th November 8.15am
Herm for Birds and Christmas Shopping
Join us for birding and Christmas shopping on the lovely island of Herm. Purchase your ticket at the special price of £1 at the kiosk in time for the 8.30am boat and then meet the group on the boat. Return times are 12.35pm, 2.35pm and 4.20pm. In the event of bad weather being forecast, please check the RSPB Guernsey website for an alternative date.
Thursday 26th December 10am
Boxing Day Walk – Saumarez Park
Meet at the northern car park (Perry’s page 15 G1) for a refreshing stroll around Saumarez Park and the nature trail.
Thursday 9th January 10am
Weekday Walk – St Pierre du Bois
Meet at the Guernsey Pearl car park (Perry’s page 20 B5) for a walk through lanes and green lanes.
Saturday 18th January 9am
Weekend Walk – Castel Lanes
Meet at the northern car park of Saumarez Park (Perry’s page 15 G1) for a walk through the lanes towards Le Guet and Cobo. Stop for a coffee at the Saumarez Park cafe afterwards, perhaps.
Sunday 19th January 12.30pm
Annual Lunch
La Villette Hotel (Perry’s page 30 A2). Meet from 12pm for lunch at 12.30pm. Invite family and friends to join your table at what will be a fun and friendly event. Contact Nancy on 268191 for further details and booking no later than 12th January.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January
Big Garden Birdwatch
Count and identify the largest number of birds seen at any one time in your garden. It provides the RSPB with vital information from all over the country. So why not make your birding count and submit your results online. Alternatively, let the local group have them and we’ll submit them on your behalf.
Saturday 8th February 2pm
Weekend Walk – Reservoir
Meet at the dam (Perry’s page 21 G1) which gives you the choice of car parks. We will follow the Millenium Walk around the reservoir.
Wednesday 12th February 10am
Weekday Walk – St Martin’s Lanes and Green Lanes
Meet at the car park at Petit Bot (Perry’s page 29 F4) for a walk uphill and down dale.
Wednesday 26th February 7.30pm
Slide Show with Jean Brown and Anne Seebeck
‘Birding Coast to Coast in Costa Rica’
A journey through a variety of habitats in this luxuriant country each with its own species of birds and animals.
La Villette Hotel (Perry’s P30 A2). Members and non-members welcome. Entrance is £5 for non-members (RSPB members £4) and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
Monday 9th March 10am
Weekday Walk – Grande Havre
Meet at the car park opposite the Vale Pond (Perry’s page 6 B5) for a walk to Rousse headland and back.
Sunday 15th March 8am
Weekend Walk – Pleinmont
Meet at the car park next to the Scramble track (Perry’s page 32 C4). Our direction and route will be decided by the weather on the day.
Wednesday 25th March 7.30pm
Slide Show with Judy Down
‘Winter in Poland, Spring in Romania’
Join Judy on an exploration of these excellent European birding destinations.
La Villette Hotel (Perry’s P30 A2). Members and non-members welcome. Entrance is £5 for non-members (RSPB members £4) and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
Tuesday 7th April 10am
Weekday Walk – North East Corner
Meet at Fort Doyle (Perry’s page 7 H1) for a walk along lanes and coast.
Sunday 26th April 8am
Weekend Walk – West Coast
Meet at L’Erée car park (Perry’s page 20 B1) for a walk from shore to shingle bank.
Sunday 3 May
Sponsored Bird Race Day
Members from the Group and La Société Guernesiaise team up to scour the islands spotting and counting as many bird species as they can. This is a sponsored event raising funds for both groups.
Contact Mike Bairds on 255524 for a sponsorship form.
Wednesday 6th May 10am
Weekday Walk – Saumarez Park
Meet at the northern car park (Perry’s page 15 G1) for a walk around Saumarez Park and nearby lanes.
Sunday 17th May 8.15am
Weekend Walk – Herm
Join us for some springtime birding on the lovely island of Herm. Purchase your ticket at the kiosk in time for the 8.30am boat and then meet the group on the boat. Return times are 12.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm and 5.35pm so you can choose whether to stay on for a bite to eat.