The RSPB on Club Together

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edited March 2020 in Wildlife, Nature & the Great Outdoors #1

Hi Everyone,

As you know Ash who originally set up this discussion has left RSBP to pursue his Master’s Degree.  I'd like to introduce myself - I'm Tania and I'll be providing the Club Together pages with an official RSPB presence.

I'll be looking to update you all with interesting conservation and wildlife stories and will be looking to answer any questions that you may have related to our work, our partnership with the Caravan and Motorhome Club or anything wildlife/nature related.

Very much looking forward to engaging with you all! smile

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  • Wherenext
    Wherenext Club Member Posts: 10,586 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #2

    Hi, Ash. It might be better for you if you made the link a live one. 

  • mickysf
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    edited March 2016 #3

    http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/your-stories/RSPB/Owl39s---Nature39s-Silent-Hunters/rb/1415943/iIt 

    Hopefully this helps, Ash. Just want to point out that our CC membership cards allows us to visit RSPB reserves free of charge! Great eh!

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #4

    Barn Owl at Barleywood CL, Norfolk.  Was active till about 1000hrs then would show up again about 1430hrs.

  • tigerfish
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    edited March 2016 #5

    Absolutely lovely!  I wish we could get some around here but I guess the never ending building proramme has ended that.

    TF

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2016 #6

    That's about the same timing as my barn owls the pair were out together the other afternoon which was lovely and first time this year I have seen 2.  Laughing

    I really need a cam that I can work.  The barn is about 75 ms from electrics.

  • RSPB
    RSPB Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited March 2016 #7

    Apologies for not making the link live, still getting used to the CT interface! 

    Absolutely right Micky, your Caravan Club membership cards allow one adult entry to our reserves. Would be brilliant to see any discussions/stories and of course, experiences that you all may have of our reserves/wildlife you encounter. 

  • Fisherman
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    edited March 2016 #8

    How is this undemocratic pressure group allowed toadvertise here?

  • ValDa
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    edited March 2016 #9

    We've found our Caravan Club membership very useful when visiting the Bempton reserve and others.   I'm pleased to see the RSPB contributing and don't share Fisherman's view of them at all.

  • RSPB
    RSPB Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited March 2016 #10

    Hi Fisherman,

    We're not here to advertise at all, just here to engage with a community which shares a passion for being outdoors!

    Our partnership with the Caravan Club is very much a 2-way street, as we see our members on either side benefiting from the relationship we've built. Happy

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2016 #11

    I am a member of the RSPB and don't agree with every aspect of policy but I do think they have a place and a role to play  in our society and I am happy to call myself a member.  

  • Metheven
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    edited March 2016 #12

    Welcome from me also Mr RSPB, happy to be a member also and look forward to any news titbits on offer. Perhaps Fisherman would go dangle his hook with the Community Manager if he has a 'beef'

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2016 #13

    Good to see the tie-in between CC and RSPB showing up here and it will be a pleasant contrast to some of the more moany threads.

    We're members of both; didn't realise CC cards were valid for RSPB sites! Will look forward to more posts. Happy

  • brue
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    edited March 2016 #14

    I was pleased to see the RSPB connecting up, the story section contribution was the first bit I spotted yesterday. (I'm a member of both too.) It's good to have some much needed positive contributions on here. Happy

  • tigerfish
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    edited March 2016 #15

    Also a member of both.  Good to see the link up.

    TF

  • RSPB
    RSPB Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited March 2016 #16

    Good to see the tie-in between CC and RSPB showing up here and it will be a pleasant contrast to some of the more moany threads.

    We're members of both; didn't realise CC cards were valid for RSPB sites! Will look forward to more posts. Happy

    Hi Mousley, it does indeed, see this link for more details on the offer

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2016 #17

    Gold Finch eating Lavender seeds

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2016 #18

    Although we technically can gain free entry to RSPB reserves by being members of the CC we still pay our membership to both organisations as both give us immense joy.

    Ash, can you do me a favour though. Ask your reserve managers to stop maintenance work when we're due a visit. We'll let you have a timetable of prospective visits if it helps!Happy

  • RSPB
    RSPB Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited March 2016 #19

    Although we technically can gain free entry to RSPB reserves by being members of the CC we still pay our membership to both organisations as both give us immense joy.

    Ash, can you do me a favour though. Ask your reserve managers to stop maintenance work when we're due a visit. We'll let you have a timetable of prospective visits if it helps!Happy

    Try across the bird nesting season (Mar - Aug), any maintenance work has to wait until after, you can thank the birds for that Cool

  • twitch
    twitch Forum Participant Posts: 52
    edited March 2016 #20

    Although we technically can gain free entry to RSPB reserves by being members of the CC we still pay our membership to both organisations as both give us immense joy.

    Ash, can you do me a favour though. Ask your reserve managers to stop maintenance work when we're due a visit. We'll let you have a timetable of prospective visits if it helps!Happy

    Try across the bird nesting season (Mar - Aug), any maintenance work has to wait until after, you can thank the birds for that Cool

    i think perhaps "Wherenext' saw my comment about Titchwell. They have just started erecting a fence to keep mammals away from Avocet nests. The work is planned to end this weekend. The freshwater lagoon was empty of birds when I went yesterday and 50 Avocets
    were huddled on the saltmarsh waiting to dive in and get the best spots.

  • twitch
    twitch Forum Participant Posts: 52
    edited March 2016 #21

    Ash, I should have added 'I don't think you'll need to pull them off the job, as last I heard 'Wherenext' was having a good time at the Burton Mere Wetlands reserve. 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited March 2016 #22

    Good to see the rspb posting, we are members too. We have enjoyed visiting the reserves and have found the staff and volunteers very helpful.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited March 2016 #23

    Although we technically can gain free entry to RSPB reserves by being members of the CC we still pay our membership to both organisations as both give us immense joy.

    Ash, can you do me a favour though. Ask your reserve managers to stop maintenance work when we're due a visit. We'll let you have a timetable of prospective visits if it helps!Happy

    +1, me too WN(1st paragraph)Happy

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2016 #24

    Ash, I should have added 'I don't think you'll need to pull them off the job, as last I heard 'Wherenext' was having a good time at the Burton Mere Wetlands reserve. 

    Write your comments here...They were knocking hell out of some trees near one of the Lakes in order to build a new hide! I swear they know when we're coming! Lol.

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2016 #25

    Off to Minsmere tomorrow so hope there's not too much work ongoing.  Might be some springwatch camera people about

  • twitch
    twitch Forum Participant Posts: 52
    edited March 2016 #26

     

    Try across the bird nesting season (Mar - Aug), any maintenance work has to wait until after, you can thank the birds for that Cool

    Looks like some reserves are trying to get sorted  before Easter rather than before March. 

    I visited Titchwell today to discover the whole fen trail is shut  until Easter for renewal of the boardwalks and this was posted today from my local RSPB reserve back home:



    Work starts today on Allen and Eric Morecambe paths.Hides, paths and car park closed 14-24 March. Rest of reserve and centre open as normal

    12:30 a.m. - 14 Mar 2016

     

  • RSPB
    RSPB Forum Participant Posts: 53
    edited March 2016 #27

     

    Try across the bird nesting season (Mar - Aug), any maintenance work has to wait until after, you can thank the birds for that Cool

    Looks like some reserves are trying to get sorted  before Easter rather than before March. 

    I visited Titchwell today to discover the whole fen trail is shut  until Easter for renewal of the boardwalks and this was posted today from my local RSPB reserve back home:





    Work starts today on Allen and Eric Morecambe paths.Hides, paths and car park closed 14-24 March. Rest of reserve and centre open as normal

    12:30 a.m. - 14 Mar 2016

     

    Unfortunately a lot of that type of work requires good, dry weather and it seems to be that the start of March has been pretty glorious so far. So I assume they are doing their best to get it finished before peak visitor season. 

  • EasyT
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    edited March 2016 #28

    OH and I typically make around visits to RSPB sites most years as we travel around. Even though we can use our club cards we decided to join 

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2016 #29

    Ash, can you let us know what extra pressure can be brought against Malta and Cyprus (see thread on Turtle Doves). How can they thumb their noses at EU legislation in this way? Obviously the RSPB is involved in monitoring and helping local wildlife organisations
    but perhaps you could enlighten us further as to whether any progress is being made because it doesn't seem like it.

  • ABM
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    edited March 2016 #30

    Just  had  a  peep  at  RSPB  Loch  Garten  Video  Web  Cam  &  there  in  all  her  glory  is  EJ,  For  many  their  favourite  lady  Osprey  !!  All  the  way  back  from  West  Africa  and  waiting  for  the  arrival  of  this  years  mate--  and  who 
    ( should  that  be  what  ?? ?? )  will  that  be  Odin  or  ?????

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2016 #31

    Ash, can you let us know what extra pressure can be brought against Malta and Cyprus (see thread on Turtle Doves). How can they thumb their noses at EU legislation in this way? Obviously the RSPB is involved in monitoring and helping local wildlife organisations
    but perhaps you could enlighten us further as to whether any progress is being made because it doesn't seem like it.

    Write your comments here...Any chance of a reply, Ash?

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