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Exeter and District Local Group Newsletter No EXETER AND DISTRICT LOCAL GROUP The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. The RSPB is a registered charity: in England and Wales no. 207076; in Scotland no.SC037654 Editorial Has it really been 3½ years since I started this editorial lark? It doesn’t seem much more than … ooh about 3. Anyway, long enough to take on board some genuine reader input. So there’s a bit of a change of format in this issue – a slight variation in the running order. Those of you who need some suggestions about how to satisfy your birding desires in the near future won’t have to scroll right to the end – you’ll find details of forthcoming events right after the Group Leader’s report. That doesn’t mean that past events are being ignored – contributions from our voluntary scribes are still a valued part of the mix, but now they take the form of a rear-guard unit, putting all those future events into context by describing all the top class events of the recent past. Another bit of reader reaction concerned the cost of delivery of the Newsletter in its paper form, volunteering to reduce our printing/potage expenses just a little by embracing the electronic world and “download” it from “the Web”. If you think this sounds like a good idea then why not let Liz Saunders add you to her e-mail list so that she can notify you when it’s available from our website (http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/exeter/news). Or you could check the site yourself spasmodically “just in case”. It will never rival News24 but I do try to post items of local birding interest as and when they come my way, making them more immediately available than from the Newsletter. John Parker th *** If you want to see your stuff in print then get it to me by 11 January *** e-mail: [email protected] or post: John Parker, 2 St Sevan Way Exmouth, EX8 5RE …and some words from our Group Leader There is a quarterly newsletter produced by the team at the Lodge to update local group committees on events, campaigns, news etc. In the issue that has just arrived there is a response from Mike Clarke, Chief Executive, to the criticism that many charities including the RSPB have come under lately. Mike has written a blog ‘charity fundraising and the loyalty of our members’ which I commend to you. He concludes his statement by saying ‘We are up for the challenge, we have a strategy and we are organised. And, we will need the help, energy and commitment to look after the RSPB’s reputation- so we remain in the strongest position to save nature’. I know many of you volunteer and through that get the opportunity to speak up for the charity, but even those who don’t can still help, please do! This morning the sun is pouring through the window even though it is very end of September. This week I am going up to the Lancashire coast and the Lake District (hope the weather lasts!) to see some of the early migrants who have arrived. For me this is the best time of the year. By the time this Newsletter comes out we will have had the AGM and a new treasurer will have been elected. Chris Steel has served in that post for 8 years, has been very committed and has done a superb job for which we are very grateful. Perhaps he will now have more time to follow his ‘beloved’ Exeter City. Roger Tucker Exeter and District Local Group Newsletter No. 162 Winter 2015 Page 2 of 14 FORTHCOMING EVENTS Indoor Meetings All meetings start at 7.30 pm in the United Reform Church Hall, Southernhay, Exeter Members – £3.50 : Non-members – £4.00 * * * A late change to our programme for the November event * * * Tuesday 10th November 2015 : “The Wildlife of Stover Country Park Local Nature Reserve” by John Avon An insider’s description of what you can expect to see at one of our local gems. Tuesday 1st December 2015 : “Exploring Ethiopia” by Oliver Smart Following nearly a month in this ancient land, Oliver tells the story of the diverse wildlife to be found in Ethiopia. With high altitudes, culture, people and landscapes to add to the mix this is not just a place for the hardy traveller but can be enjoyed by anyone interested in fascinating wildlife and history. Tuesday 12th January 2016 : “Somerset’s Coast – A Living Landscape” by Nigel Phillips Nigel is Chair of the Somerset Wildlife Trust Marine Awareness Campaign & will talk about wildlife in the Severn Estuary. Somerset has 73km of coastline which Nigel believes is teeming with wildlife. The Severn estuary is actually one of the largest in the UK and Nigel will tell us about wildlife found both above and below water. The Somerset coast has the second highest tidal range in the world, leading to mud flats that attract huge numbers of resident and migrating birds. Furthermore, over 100 species of fish have been recorded in the Severn estuary and these are a hugely important food source. Tuesday 9th February 2016 : “A New Approach To Bird Identification” by Terry Bond Prepare to be informed, surprised and entertained by Terry Bond's slant on bird identification. An illustrated - interactive talk that will challenge everyone’s bird recognition skills. At the end of the evening you will approach bird watching in a new light. Carolyn Channing INDOOR MEETINGS: BRING AND BUY TABLE; USED POSTAGE STAMPS Members attending our indoor meetings may be aware that I attempt to run a Bring & Buy stall! When it started many years ago, this was well supported by both donors and purchasers. Sadly, it has gradually ceased to attract donations. Before I give up on the stall, I would like to ask members if they could possibly donate a small item of home-made or home produced goodies. A pot of jam or chutney; some fruit or veg. from your garden; baked goods - little cakes or buns - are the sort of things I would like to be able to offer on the table. The costs of speakers and hall rental continue to rise and even a few pounds helps in covering these costs. And of course any surplus made on the meetings adds to the contributions which the Group makes to the RSPB. I do hope to receive a few items for sale and look forward to the stall being active again. giving nature a home Exeter and District Local Group Newsletter No. 162 Winter 2015 Page 3 of 14 Also … a reminder that I collect used stamps, the proceeds of which assist in the work to save albatrosses from being caught and drowned on fishing lines in the Southern Oceans. As you will be aware, this campaign is having much success in reducing the numbers of birds killed and your stamps can help. Please remove stamps from the envelope carefully, and if you can do this with scissors leaving a border of not more than 1/4 inch I will be delighted! I trim and sort the stamps into categories and trimming a large number of stamps takes ages! Pat Thomson Christmas Fayre st Saturday 21 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon in the Social Area of St Margaret's Church, Topsham Yes, here we go again for our annual Fayre! This is an important fundraising event for the RSPB – so do please help if you possibly can, by donating goods: If you have any unwanted items – books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac, toiletries, costume jewellery, toys, puzzles etc. – do please donate them for us to sell. We also need jams, chutneys, cakes etc. for our home-made produce stall – always a favourite. There will also be stalls selling RSPB sales goods and bird food, a raffle refreshments We’ll have access to the Social Area of the church on Friday 20 November between 4.00pm and 5.00pm in order to set up everything, so you can drop off stuff then, or bring it on the Saturday morning (we will be there from 9.00am). Call Liz (on 01392 832080) for further information, or if help is needed to collect items. We would love to see you on the day so do come along if you can; it’s a great venue for a browse round our stalls, a cuppa and a chat! Liz Saunders Outdoor Trips For outdoor meetings, weatherproof clothing and waterproof footwear are recommended. Barn Owl = car share meeting point, SX 962928 Wed 4th Nov 2015 : a morning trip to … Otter Estuary A morning walk by the River Otter, looking for gulls, other seabirds, ducks and waders. We’ll also walk up the river and look for birds on the adjacent fields and woodland. In autumn 2014 we were lucky enough to find a Grey Phalarope. Meet: 9.30 am at Lime Kiln car park, Budleigh Salterton (SY073820). Car park charge, or possible free parking in nearby roads. Toilets 100m from car park Saturday 15th November 2015 : a day trip to … Isley Marsh and Fremington A full-day trip to look for waders, ducks and other wintering birds around the Taw-Torridge estuary. We’ll visit the RSPB’s Isley Marsh reserve in the morning, moving on to Fremington in the afternoon. Meet: 8.30 am at the Barn Owl (SX962928) or 9.45 am at the access point to the Tarka Trail at Yelland (SS483322) Toilets and refreshments in cafe at Fremington Bring lunch giving nature a home Exeter and District Local Group Newsletter No.
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