Welcome to the website of the Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers.
The Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers is a registered charity with membership open to all.
The society aims to promote an interest in birds in Nottinghamshire. We are a friendly group for anybody interested in wild birds, living in, or visiting, Nottinghamshire, irrespective of their level of knowledge, experience or skill.
The society is administered by Nottinghamshire birdwatchers for Nottinghamshire birdwatchers.
The society organises local guided walks and trips to birdwatching areas further afield. Communication is by this website, Twitter and by the newsletter that is published on a monthly basis. Membership is open to everyone from experts to beginners.
We are also especially keen to attract younger members to the society, and offer 21yrs and under members the opportunity of funding towards training or attending an event to help improve skills.
Latest News & Information
"Tricounty New Year's Day Bird Race".
It is a tradition for many birdwatchers to get out birding on New Years Day to see as many species as possible. This year we've joined forces with our birding neighbours in Derbyshire and Leicestershire & Rutland to bring you the "Tricounty New Year's Bird Race".
Each county will be in friendly competition with each other, but additionally there will be prizes (kindly funded by Notts Birdwatchers this year) for largest individual day list, largest team day list, best find, and largest "Green" (on foot/bike/public transport) day list. NOTE: A FRIENDLY COMPETITION!
Take part by posting your sightings on the Facebook group, the NBW Twitter feed or ask to be added to the new Whatsapp group for the bird race (or just keep the regular Whatsapp groups updated, so we don't miss a single bird).
All sightings will be logged throughout the day to keep the Nottinghamshire score.
Please register your interest, so we can keep you updated.
You can take part individually or as a team. You can travel as far as you like in the county, just watch birds from your garden or anywhere in between the two extremes.
If you want more info drop Neil Glenn an email.
Dates For The Diary.
Birdwatching & Wildlife Walks at Idle Valley NR for 2024.
Led by local birder Gary Hobson: Further details here.
Further information HERE
The Birds of Nottinghamshire Annual Report for 2020
Published December 2023
Contents.
Review of 2020 - Jason Reece
Systematic List for 2020
Species Accounts - Various authors
The Nottinghamshire List - Jason Reece
First and last dates for migrants - Jason Reece
County Rarities and Scarcities - Jason Reece
The decline of the Tree Sparow in Nottinghamshire - Andy Hall
An early record of birds of Nottinghamshire.
John Brown's lists of birds observed in the parish of Misson and its neighbourhood 1859 - 1860.
Nottinghamshire Ringing Reports 2020 - Various authors
The latest Annual report is free to society members as part of their annual subscription.
Join HERE to receive your copy.
Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers Historical Records.
Keith Rainford is currently extracting Historical Records from 1000's of old card records from 1950 - 1997.
So far 36 species have been typed up to Excel spreadsheets.
Further Historical Records will be updated to the website as Keith adds additional species records onto Excel spreadsheets.
The work in progress can be viewed HERE.
New members can send a cheque for £14 to Mrs Lynne Demaine 33 Daleside, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3QN. Cheques made payable to Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers.
COMPUTER BANKING: New members who bank online can pay their subs directly into the club’s bank account, using these details:- Bank: HSBC Sort code: 40-35-18 Account: Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers Account Number: 60814911 Please put your name on the transfer!
If you do not intend to re-join, please let Lynne know, thank you!
The Status of Birds in Nottinghamshire - Jason Reece
Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers have a limited number of this excellent book, for the special offer price of £5.00 plus postage and packing.
The book includes an introduction to the birds of Nottinghamshire, that summarises the status of each species which has been recorded in the county up to 2007.
Special offer price of £5.00 plus postage and packing.
To get your copy whilst stocks last please email Jenny Swindells
Grants for Young Birders
The committee would like to offer a number of young birders the opportunity of funding towards training or attending an event to help improve their
skills. Examples of the type of training/event we consider as eligible for funding
includes:
• Attendance on a taught training course
• A visit/stay at a bird observatory
• Volunteering to help with bird surveying or conservation work
• Attending a bird conference
These are examples and others can be considered. We have decided to
set an overall budget of £200 for the first year. So, depending on interest, it
could be that there is a contribution by Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers towards
the cost, which can include travel.
Eligible members interested in applying for funding should do so by
emailing the Chairman, Neil Glenn with details. The criteria for eligibility are:
• Applicant is 21 or under
• Applicant is a current member of Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers
• Details of cost will be provided
• Upon completion of the course/event, a short article will be written for
publication in the newsletter
When applying, please allow adequate time before the training event for
a decision to be made by the committee.
Also, if you are a young birder and have suggestions of what we can do
to help further please do let us know.
• Upon completion of the course/event, a short article will be written for publication in the - newsletter..
