General Information about our Field Meetings
All the walks are FREE (except for travel costs, car park or entrance fees) and most trips will be for the 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 lead by Andy Harding (contactable on 07884 063589 & ).
Please let the trip leader or Ed Hilton (07793025503 & ) 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
3rd August: Hersham Group Ringing Demonstration
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY MORE ATTENDEES ON THIS TRIP.
(If you’d like to be added to a reserve list please contact Andy directly)
Sept 21st : RSPB Pagham Harbour / Medmerry
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
A superb reserve offering a large variety of habitats from open sea, sheltered harbour, reedbeds, salt marsh, farmland and the famous Jetty Pool, where anything could turn up! On a good day 80+ species can be seen. WCs and field centre (subject to opening hours); for more information and detailed directions, please visit: https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve/
Meet 09.30 in the ‘visitor centre’ car park; by car from the A27 at Chichester, take the B2145 south towards Selsey. After half a mile at the first roundabout, turn right continuing on the B2145 to Selsey (do NOT take the B2166 to Pagham village – the Visitor Centre is on the opposite side of the Harbour). Remain on the B2145 for 6 miles. The turning into the Visitor Centre car park is half a mile on from Sidlesham on the left-hand side. (PO20 7NE, What3Words: mirroring.starch.commoners )
NB: don’t forget your RSPB card if you are a member.
(Leader: Andy Harding 07884 063589)
Future Dates for the Diary, details TBC:
Oct 6th Beddington Farmlands
Oct 23rd Otmoor and Farmoor Reservoir
Nov 9th Oare Marshes
Dec 8th Holmethorpe Nature Reserve
Redstart, Thursley 2022 Andy Harding
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 Ed Hilton at: or Andy Harding at