Speaker: Conor Mark Jameson
Reporter: Sue Gale Conor used to subtitle this talk ‘The Lost Raptor’ because Goshawks became extinct as a breeding raptor in the UK in 1879. As often seems to have been the case, the last pair, that nested in Birnham Wood, was shot and stuffed. Fortunately, they were re-established in the ‘60s and ‘70s and are currently increasing. They are, in fact, widespread across the Northern hemisphere, and have become the national bird of N Korea and the state bird in the Punjab and they are used in falconry in many countries, including our own.
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Reporter: Keith Walker
We were fortunate to have good albeit cool weather and five appropriately socially distanced tables were set up outside. Members brought various delicacies to share and enjoyed the “Pimms ,“ and the air was filled with convivial chatter as friends caught up on the news. There were some dastardly table quizzes to enjoy too! It seemed a hugely successful and enjoyable evening and thanks are due to members who helped set up and clear away and some amazing Origami skills as the tables were set for the evening. Speaker: Martin Hosier
Reporter: Sue Gale In 2016 Martin Hosier was lucky enough to win a 2 night stay in the Danum Valley in Borneo – a seriously exotic and luxurious base for birding in Borneo. So, of course, he extended the stay, both there and elsewhere in Malaysian Borneo, and he came to tell us about it, and the beautiful pictures he took whilst there. He started at Sepilok, a lodge with a garden full of birds like Black Hornbills, Crimson Sunbirds and Yellow-vented Bulbuls, the latter a very common sight in Sabah. Stunning flowers and butterflies added to the scene. A visit to the Orangutan rehabilitation is the main reason for staying here. Speakers: Paul Davis and Will Bevan
Reporter: Cath Robinson We were pleased to welcome Paul Davis from the RSPB for this talk. His official title is Suffolk Little Tern Project Officer but this is extended to all beach-nesting birds so includes Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher and more recently Avocet. He manages a team of volunteers to look after Little Terns in Kessingland Suffolk with the ultimate aim of making the volunteers self-sufficient. Speaker: Zoe Smith
Reporter: Sue Gale The club was very happy to see Zoe return following her previous talk about Peregrines. Her new job with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation saw her intimately involved with the reintroduction programme of White-tailed Sea Eagles in the Isle of Wight. The focus of the organisation is wildlife conservation and species recovery and Roy Dennis himself has been involved in reintroduction programmes of Osprey, Red Kite, Golden Eagle and Sea Eagle. |
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