Birdwatching
We intend to make some longer trips from this Autumn and into the new year. The days will be full day trips setting off around 10 and back mid to late afternoon. We will generally arrange precise details such as car sharing nearer the day. New members are most welcome and are invited to contact the group convenor for more information.
We had a very good day out visiting Woolston Eyes. We saw 31 different species including the rare black necked Grebe. We also saw a reed bunting, Chiff chaff,, sedge warbler, many species of ducks, nesting swans and great crested grebes and many herons. At the feeders we had greater spotted woodpeckers, bull finches, coal tit and greenfinch.
Our May visit to Woolston Eyes
2026 programme
| Date | Destination |
|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Kersall Wetlands, Salford |
| 15 Jan | Ethrow Country Park, Stockport |
| 19 Feb | Lunt Meadows Wildlife Trust, Crosby |
| 19 Mar | Yarrow Park, Chorley |
| 16 Apr | RSPB Burton Mere wetlands, Dee Estuary, Merseyside |
| 21 May | Brockholes Wildlife Trust, Preston |
| 18 Jun | Daisy Nook Country Park, Oldham |
You are most welcome to join us – just get in touch with the convenor for details.
2025 programme
Venue
We meet at the venue listed in the programme above. If you require a lift then please contact the convenor
Time
Third Thursday of the month
Fee
None apart from occasional entrance fees
Convenor
Hugh Jones
For more information please email salfordu3a@gmail.com marking the subject line of your email ‘FAO: Hugh Jones’.
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A selection of bird photos taken by the group is available in the gallery.
The u3a subject advice page for birdwatching contains useful information and several interesting links including The RSPB.
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