For those who like a mental challenge, here are a couple of puzzles shared by the RSPB Winchester & District Local Group. On this page are a couple of animal themed suduko puzzles, and on this page is a word search with an additional challenge once you’ve found all the hidden words. The answers will […]
We have now cancelled all our outdoor meetings planned for the first half of 2021. If lockdown easing goes to plan, we hope to be able to hold our first outdoor meeting on Sunday,11th July at Samphire Hoe. This will be subject to Government and RSPB guidance prevailing at the time, so please check our […]
The Sussex Wildlife Trust have a zoom meeting next week (Wednesday, 24th February 2021 from 7pm – 8pm) which many of you will be interested in. Learn why Swifts are one of our most incredible birds and about the threats they face. Swifts have declined markedly but we explain how everyone can do their bit […]
Just a reminder that the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place over next weekend on the 29th-31st January. Once again the RSPB website has all you’ll need to take part, with instructions for taking part, bird identification guides, hints for attracting birds to your garden, and also some printable posters to put in your window to […]
As the end of this difficult year is fast approaching it’s time to publish our events programme for 2021 together with our latest newsletter. Click on the image below to read our Autumn newsletter where you will also find a membership renewal form. Because of the unavoidable cancellations this year, next year’s subscription fee for […]
Many if you will have seen this story already on the BBC south east news, but here is the full story from the RSPB. PLEASE NOTE, you may find the video footage upsetting. https://community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/investigations/posts/horror-as-buzzard-is-shot-on-kent-nature-reserve-boundary The RSPB would like to hear from anyone who has any information regarding this incident. Contact details can be found in […]
Some of you facebook users will know all about the group’s “stay-at-home” group and will know that those members have been counting wildlife in their gardens during lock-down, but for the many who don’t use facebook or those who prefer to stick with the “old” technology like emails and websites (including me 😉 ), here […]
If you enjoy reading and are running out of books, this article may help. I have rediscovered my library membership at KCC libraries, where I can “borrow” eBooks and eAudiobooks as well as having access to eMagazines and eNewspapers. I’ve already borrowed a couple of books and have my name on a few others currently […]