Events
You can download a printable version of the 2024 programme of events Here and a booking form for the 2024 field trips by coach Here.
You do not need to be a member of the RSPB or have any great knowledge of birds to join our events, everyone is welcome. Coach outings and weekend holidays must be booked in advance. Nature reserve facilities are shown as follows: C = Café, H = Hides, NT = Nature Trail, S = Shop, VC = Visitor Centre, WC = Toilets.
October 2024
Sunday 6
BIRDWATCHING FOR ALL A free guided walk at Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve. Meet outside the visitor centre in Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln at 10.30 am. The walk involves walking on tracks which can be muddy at times so please wear suitable footwear. Walks take approximately 2 hours but participants are welcome to leave the group at any point.
Saturday 12
NATIONAL AGM AND MEMBERS’ DAY.An online virtual event 10.30 am. For more information visit RSPB AGM for details.
Thursday 10
INDOOR MEETING. The Galapagos and Rainforest of Ecuador by Gianpiero Ferrari, FRPS. Sponsored by a Group Member. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 13
FIELD TRIP to BC&N WT Summer Leys, Northamptonshire. This is ideal habitat for wintering birds: Goosander, Wigeon and Gadwall reach nationally important numbers, joined by large numbers of roosting Lapwing and Golden Plover. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 5 pm. Adults £28. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
November 2024
Sunday 3
BIRDWATCHING FOR ALL A free guided walk at Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve. Meet outside the visitor centre in Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln at 10.30 am. The walk involves walking on tracks which can be muddy at times so please wear suitable footwear. Walks take approximately 2 hours but participants are welcome to leave the group at any point.
Thursday 14
INDOOR MEETING. Adventures in the Wild by John Beatty, Nature Photographer (please note this is change to the advertised speaker).. Sponsored by Just Audi VW. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 17
FIELD TRIP to WWT Welney, Norfolk. A nature reserve with 12 hides which give good views of 60 or more bird species in winter months. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 4.30 pm. Adults £33. Deduct £8 from the price if you are a member of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
December 2024
Sunday 1
BIRDWATCHING FOR ALL A free guided walk at Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve. Meet outside the visitor centre in Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln at 10.30 am. The walk involves walking on tracks which can be muddy at times so please wear suitable footwear. Walks take approximately 2 hours but participants are welcome to leave the group at any point.
Thursday 12
INDOOR MEETING. Journeys through Wild Wales. by Nick Martin. Nick is a naturalist on a mission to enthuse as many people as he can about wildlife and the great outdoors. With a lifelong passion for nature and the countryside Nick has forged a long career in conservation working for several wildlife organisations including the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts.
Nick also works and volunteers for others including the National Trust, Canals and Rivers Trust and The Mammal Society. In addition, he is an accomplished wildlife photographer and a regular on the speaker circuit. Sponsored by a Group Member. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Please note: this is a change of speaker.
Sunday 15
FIELD TRIP to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Gibraltar Point, Lincolnshire. A local reserve where thousands of ducks gather on the freshwater scrapes in winter. Coach leaves Lincoln 9 am. Leaves reserve at 4 pm. Adults £22. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
2025 Sunday Field Trips
Starting in January 2025 all Sunday Field Trip coaches will start from Hykeham Station Car Park at 8 am and pick up at Lidl/The Forum and Huws Gray/Buildbase. Return arrival in Lincoln will usually be by 7 pm (subject to traffic, weather, reserve conditions, etc.)
January 2025
Thursday 9
INDOOR MEETING. Wildlife of the Yorkshire Coast by Steve Race. Sponsored by Ellengowan Media Publications. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23
HOLIDAY. South West Scotland in Winter. Visiting RSPB Campfield Marsh (Cumbria), WWT Caerlaverock and RSPB Mersehead. The price of £210 in a twin or double room or £260 in a single room includes all coach transport from and to Lincoln, Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Dumfries, entry fee to WWT Caerlaverock and the coach driver's gratuity. You can reduce the price by £7 if you will be a member of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust at the time of the trip.
To book a place on the holiday please complete this Booking Form and forward it to holidays@lincolnrspb.org.uk
A £30 per person deposit is required at the time of booking, which you can pay by BACS at the following account:
- Bank: Lloyds
- Sort code: 30-96-26
- Account No: 36613960
- Account Name: RSPB Lincoln Holidays
- Account Type: Business Account
- Payment Reference: January Holiday
If you are unable to pay by BACS, please forward a cheque with a completed copy of the booking form to Graham Mumby-Croft, 15 Thirsk Drive, North Hykeham. Lincoln LN6 8SZ.
February 2025
Thursday 13
INDOOR MEETING. Alberta and British Columbia in Spring by Graham Catley. Sponsored by a Group Member. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 16
FIELD TRIP to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Far Ings Nature Reserve. The Visitor Centre is open from 10 am to 4 pm. The centre is fully accessible on both floors, with toilet facilities and refreshments available to purchase. Coach departs from Hykeham Station car park at 8 am and picks up at The Forum (Lidl) and Huws Gray/Buildbase. Adults £20. H, NT, VC, WC.
March 2025
Thursday 13
INDOOR MEETING. Wildlife of Northern Majorca by Tony Clarke. Sponsored by Michael Carter Travel. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 16
FIELD TRIP to Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes. The Visitor Centre and café is open from 10 am to 5 pm. Coach departs from Hykeham Station car park at 8 am and picks up at The Forum (Lidl) and Huws Gray/Buildbase. Adults £38. Members of Norfolk Wildlife Trust £32. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
April 2025
Thursday 10
INDOOR MEETING. The City – Urban Wildlife in the UK by Paul Hobson. Sponsored by a Group Member. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 13
FIELD TRIP to RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve, Barnsley. The Visitor Centre and Shop is open from 9 am to 4.30 pm. The café closes at 4 pm. Coach departs from Hykeham Station car park at 8 am and picks up at The Forum (Lidl) and Huws Gray/Buildbase. Adults £23. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
May 2025
Thursday 8
INDOOR MEETING. Panama Part 2 – Hills, Plains, Volcanoes and the Coast by Mike Catchpole. Sponsored by London Camera Exchange. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Admission charge for RSPB members and students £4, for members of the public £5, please pay on the door.
Sunday 11
FIELD TRIP to RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve, Bedfordshire. The Shop is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm. The Café is open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Coach departs from Hykeham Station car park at 8 am and picks up at The Forum (Lidl) and Huws Gray/Buildbase. Adults £29. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
Programme Archive
Programmes from 2010 to the present year are available on Dropbox. You do not need a Dropbox account to view them.
To view a list of events from previous programmes since the Group's formation in 1974 click on the following link: Programme Archive If you are aware of any events missing from the list please let us know.
To find out more about the RSPB click on the RSPB logo or visit www.rspb.org.uk