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.
April 2024
Sunday 7
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 11
INDOOR MEETING Lammergeiers of the Spanish Pyrenees by Ashley Grove. 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 28
FIELD TRIP to RSPB St Aidans, Yorkshire. A stronghold for Black-necked Grebes. The reserve also has a good variety of reedbed warblers and wildfowl. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 4.30 pm. Adults £30.
C, NT, WC.
May 2024
Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday 6
HERON WATCHPOINT at Hartsholme Country Park from 11 am to 4 pm Come and view the herons nesting on the island in the main lake. This year's young birds will be stretching their wings and getting ready for their first flight so there will be plenty of activity to see. Telescopes and binoculars will be provided so you can observe the birds at close quarters.
Sunday 5
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 9
INDOOR MEETING It’s a Wonderful World - Look and You Will See: Panama Part 1 - In Search of the Blue Cotinga by Mike Catchpole. The meeting has been kindly sponsored by a Group Member who wishes to remain anonymous. 7.30 pm in the Robert Hardy Building, Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY. To celebrate the Group's 50th anniversary there will be free admission for this meeting.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Group’s AGM will be held at 9 pm following the talk and a short break. Click on the following links to view The Agenda for the meeting and Minutes of the 2023 AGM.
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12
HERON WATCHPOINT at Hartsholme Country Park from 11 am to 4 pm Come and view the herons nesting on the island in the main lake. This year's young birds will be stretching their wings and getting ready for their first flight so there will be plenty of activity to see. Telescopes and binoculars will be provided so you can observe the birds at close quarters.
Sunday 19
FIELD TRIP to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire. The cliffs are packed with seabirds at this time of the year. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 5 pm. Adults £27. C, NT, S, VC, WC.
Tuesday 21 to Friday 24
FOUR DAYS in WALES visiting RSPB Conwy, RSPB Ynys-hir & Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Dyfi Osprey Project, RSPB South Stack and RSPB Burton Mere. The cost of £325 per person in a double or twin room or £385 in a single room includes all coach travel and three nights half board at The Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert. Cancellation insurance is not included. To book a place on this holiday, please complete the Booking Form and forward it to holidays@lincolnrspb.org.uk
June 2024
Sunday 2
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.
Sunday 16
FIELD TRIP to Norfolk Wildlife Trust Weeting Heath. Weeting Heath is the best site in the country to watch the rare and unusual Stone Curlew and is home to Crossbills and Little Owls. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 5 pm. Adults £35. Deduct £4.50 from the price if you are a member of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
H, NT, S, VC, WC.
July 2024
Sunday 7
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.
12 - 14
GLOBAL BIRDFAIR at Rutland Showground. Visit Global Birdfair for details.
Date to be advised
NIGHTJARS at Sherwood Forest. Date, time and location to be advised.
August 2024
Sunday 4
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.
Sunday 18
FIELD TRIP to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Spurn Nature Reserve. Coach leaves Lincoln 8 am. Leaves reserve 5 pm. Adults £29. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
September 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. Crossing Boundaries – a unique story of birds and people on the high seas of Iraq.
by Rolf Williams. Rolf served in the Royal Navy. Join him in a dramatic story of unfolding human and
wildlife drama in the dangerous waters of the North Arabian Gulf. 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 15
FIELD TRIP to RSPB Saltholme, Teeside. Migrant waders should be arriving at this time of the year. Coach leaves Lincoln 7.30 am. Leaves reserve 5 pm. Adults £34. C, H, NT, S, VC, WC.
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.
Date to be advised
NATIONAL AGM AND MEMBERS’ DAY.See the winter issue of The RSPB Magazine for date and time or visit rspb.org.uk 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. RSPB’s Work on the Humber by Pete Short. Pete is the site manager for RSPB Blacktoft Sands. 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. End of the Year Show. Details available in September. 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 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.
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