Every year the Group runs a number of field meetings for the benefit of RSPB members. We are trying to encourage greater attendance at these events as they are very rewarding especially for our newer members. You don’t have to be a bird expert to come along and take part – just come along and enjoy yourselves. Stout footwear is recommended for all walks. For more information contact our Field Meetings Secretary, Gavin Black, (01594-860543). No dogs please.

Jul 12 (Sat) Boy’s Grave Forest of Dean 20.30-23.00 A Summer’s evening walk to seek out the enigmatic nightjar with a chance of woodcock and tawny owl. Meet in the car park (SO 622109) but be prepared to move to another site.

Aug 30 (Sat) Newport Wetland Centre 10.00-16.00 Recently acquired by the RSPB with brand new, state-of-the-art visitor’s centre. A walk around the reserve and then on to the Farmer’s Arms for lunch followed by a look at the Goldcliff lagoons, site of Wales’ only breeding avocets, for waders and a whole lot more. Meet at the Centre car park (ST 337836)

Sept 21 (Sun) Coombe Hill Canal & GWT Reserve 10.00-13.00 Not too late to look for the three W’s – Waders, Warblers and Wildfowl. Meet in the car park (SO 886273)