General Information about our Field Meetings
All the walks are FREE (except for travel costs, car park or entrance fees) and where trips are stated as morning only; sometimes we will run over a little so it is always a good idea to bring something to eat and drink. Unless otherwise stated, all trips will be led by Andy Harding (contactable on 07884 063589 or ).
Please let the trip leader or Andy know if you are coming to a meeting so we have an idea of numbers. We have a Surrey Bird Club Field Trips Whatsapp Group and members are encouraged to join this group to help with travelling queries, trip updates, car shares etc. Please message Andy, if you are a member, on the above number to join it.
Surrey Bird Club is committed to sustainable birding and encourages people to car share and use public transport where practical. Please let Andy know if you want to arrange a lift or use the Whatsapp group to arrange with others.
Children are welcome on trips but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Non-members are welcome to attend but priority will be given to members if spaces are limited. Also, if a non-member attends 2 or more meetings, they will be strongly encouraged to join the club if they want to attend any more meetings.
Field Meetings 2024
Wednesday 20th November: Canons Farm, Banstead
A Surrey farmland location interspersed with some woodland. In late Autumn good chance of winter thrushes, finches and buntings with Yellowhammer and Reed Bunting a speciality.
Meet opposite the farmhouses on Reads Rest Lane accessed via Canons Lane which is off the A217 Brighton Road. Postcode KT20 6DD at 08.30am for a 8.45am start. Please note there are no WCs nor refreshments on site. Walk is about 3miles and flat but can get muddy in places.
Dec 8th Holmethorpe Nature Reserve
An excellent walk around this fascinating reserve which combines lakes, lagoons, streams, farmland and woodland, always superbly led by Gordan Hay and Ian Kehl.
Always lots to see with a huge variety given the number of habitats, but in recent years we have had Little Owl, Cetti’s Warbler, Red Kite, Siskin, Redpoll, Green Sandpiper and Jack Snipe. Expect to see 50-60 species of birds if conditions are good.
Please note this walk is flat but does get muddy so wellies are recommended. There are no WCs nor refreshments on site.
Meet at 9am, parking on Holmethorpe Avenue, off Nutfield Road. Postcode: RH1 2PB
Leaders: Gordon Hay and Ian Kehl (for info contact Andy Harding: mob 07884 063589)
2025 Dates for the Diary:
| Month /date | Venue |
| Jan: Sun 12th am | Hedgecourt Lake |
| Sun 26th am (led by Penny Williams) | London Wetland Centre |
| Feb: Sun 9th all day | Isle of Sheppey |
| Wed 19th all day | Abberton Reservoir |
| Mar: Sun 16th am | Hayling Island |
| Wed 26th all day | RSPB Dungeness |
| Apr: Sat 12th all day | Lymington – Keyhaven |
| Wed 30th am | Beddington Farmlands |
| May: Sat 10th all day (led by Dave Smith) | RSPB Stodmarsh |
| Fri 23rd evening | Thursley Common |
| June: Sun 8th all day | RSPB Pulborough Brooks |
| Wed 18th evening | Chobham Common |
| July: Wed 16th evening | Langley Vale |
| Aug: Sat 23rd am | Ringing Demo, Queen Mary Reservoir |
| Sept: Sun 14th all day | Pagham Harbour / Medmerry |
| Oct: Sun 26th am | Cliffe Pools |
| Wed 8th am | Leith Hill |
| Nov: Sun 16th am | Farlington Marshes |
| Wed 26th am | Richmond Park |
| Dec: Sun 14th am | London Wetlands Centre |
The Surrey Bird Club hereby gives notice that all arrangements made by the Club for any person taking part in any meeting, visit or other activity are made by the Club as agents for that person and that consequently the Club accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience arising from his or her participation in Club activities. Passengers accept lifts in private cars at their own risk.
Here is some feedback from one of our trips “we learnt such a lot but also everyone was so friendly & we had some lovely chats, sharing suggestions of places to visit, stories of bird related holidays & even book recommendations. We would love to join the Club”
For all enquiries email Andy Harding at