Notes and thoughts from the group leader.
On Thursday 11th May we held our Annual General Meeting before handing over to Brian Gallop for a talk on “Nature in Northumberland”. As is our normal practise we try not to spend too much time on the AGM and instead got quickly down to business including presenting our accounts – in a nutshell we were […]
With May upon us keep a look or listen out for the first swifts to arrive in your local area. Particularly low flying parties that scream with joy as they arrive back at their traditional nesting sites. Last year I observed the first ones had arrived back in my road on the 4th May. […]
Some of you will remember joining Peter Beckenham, a local birdwatcher and conservationist, for a walk at Swanscombe Marshes. The area is under threat of development by Paramount for an “Entertainment Resort”. Sally and I have have been back many times since then and I have occasionally posted a report on this website. The habitat […]
Our Tuesday indoor programme ended last week and will restart in September with a talk by Dr Brian Summerfield on India. But our summer Tuesday morning outdoor programme starts on 25th April 2017 with a visit to Riverside Country Park (10am – 1pm). See our programme for full details. Last year our visit to this […]
Our Tuesday afternoon talk last week was given by Jodie Randall. Jodie has been a keen nature photographer from a young age and she writes “I am now working hard towards a career in nature photography, constantly aiming to create images in which aesthetics play a primary role as well as capturing the character of […]
On Thursday 2nd March 2017 members of the Gravesend RSPB Local Group joined with David Arnold’s family and other friends on the occasion of his cremation at the Gravesend Crematorium. David was a founder member of our group and was our second group leader. Under David’s leadership the group established the organisation and routines that […]
John Lawrence gave us a talk on “Garden Birds and Other Visitors” today at 2.00pm at the Masonic Hall in Gravesend. What was very special about John’s talk was that each bird was introduced with its song. This was a good reminder that seeing birds is only half the fun – recognising birds, by their […]
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of David Arnold. As many of you will know David was Group Leader of the Gravesend Group for many years – indeed many of us will always think of David as the Group Leader. David was an inspiration to us all, great fun […]