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RSPB replied on 03/03/2016 11:24

RSPB

Posted on 03/03/2016 11:24

Hi Everyone,

As you know Ash who originally set up this discussion has left RSBP to pursue his Master’s Degree. I'd like to introduce myself - I'm Tania and I'll be providing the Club Together pages with an official RSPB presence.

I'll be looking to update you all with interesting conservation and wildlife stories and will be looking to answer any questions that you may have related to our work, our partnership with the Caravan and Motorhome Club or anything wildlife/nature related.

Very much looking forward to engaging with you all!

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Oneputt replied on 18/04/2017 13:21

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Oneputt

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Posted on 18/04/2017 13:21

Have to say I can't recall seeing any but it sounds a great idea

N1805 replied on 20/04/2017 18:32

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Posted on 18/04/2017 11:19 by Tania Wheatcroft

Hello,

I've been away in Suffolk for Easter, we saw 2 pairs of Avocets by the River Alde which was great to see.

Regarding the neck ring, I've asked one of our conservation managers and this is his response:

This is a recognised and increasingly common method of marking geese, especially in America. The only scheme that I know of in this country that uses these rings is on The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Nunnery Reserve Lakes (http://btoringing.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/getting-collared-by-goose.html) but there may be others. I would certainly encourage the finder to report the ring to the BTO.

It is a simple ID ring rather than a satellite tag or anything like that (these are commonly attached to the back between the wings). They are a safe method on large long-necked birds like these.

These rings are used on geese because they can be seen and read even when the bird is on the water, which leg rings, typically, can’t.

I hope that answers your question.

Posted on 20/04/2017 18:32

Thank you for your reply. Will try to let BTO know of this sighting. It was in March at Cotswold Water Park [on a sailing lake] The were 2 but unfortunately 1 went into water before photo taken.

Oneputt replied on 26/04/2017 09:15

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Posted on 26/04/2017 09:15

RSPB Minsmere celebrated it's 70th Birthday yesterday, so happy birthday Minsmere. Will get down there next week some time.

Just a pity that Spring Watch decided to go elsewhere (didn't bother to watch),

Tania Wheatcroft replied on 27/04/2017 09:03

Tania Wheatcroft

Posted on 27/04/2017 09:03

Have you seen the latest from EJ the Osprey, she braves the weather to keep her eggs warm. Loch Garten Osprey Centre

Oneputt replied on 05/05/2017 20:39

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Posted on 27/04/2017 09:03 by Tania Wheatcroft

Have you seen the latest from EJ the Osprey, she braves the weather to keep her eggs warm. Loch Garten Osprey Centre

Posted on 05/05/2017 20:39

Tania for info there is a thread below where we discuss Ospreys

Laura Cass replied on 05/06/2017 15:20

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Laura Cass

Posted on 05/06/2017 15:20

Hello everyone,

I am delighted to inform that as well as free entry for up to two adults and two children at RSPB reserves you can also receive a free coconut bird feeder when you spend 1p or more in RSPB reserve shops! Simply present you membership card

Offer available until 30 September 2017, terms and conditions apply visit www.camc.com/rspb for full details (member login required).

Thank you RSPB

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Tania Wheatcroft replied on 14/06/2017 13:22

Tania Wheatcroft

Posted on 14/06/2017 13:22

Hi Everyone,

Here is a summer blog piece from the RSPB featuring swifts, one of summers delights.

RSPB Sounds and Sights of Summer

Do post any photos or sighting you have here.

Tania

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Oneputt replied on 21/07/2017 11:04

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Posted on 21/07/2017 11:04

Fantastic news from East Leake Bee Eaters, hopefully they can deter peditors

https://www.rspb.org.uk/community/ourwork/b/investigations/archive/2017/07/20/nottinghamshire-bee-eaters-hatch-chicks.aspx

ABM replied on 21/07/2017 21:48

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Posted on 21/07/2017 21:48

Great news there, Oneputt -- seems "Climate Change" might have the occasional good point !!

Wherenext replied on 13/11/2017 21:09

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Posted on 13/11/2017 21:09

Question for RSPB.

We have visited a couple of reserves where there is a car park charge but free for RSPB members, such as Titchwell. As RSPB accept CMC members into their reserves free of charge is the charge for any parking also free of charge?

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