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November 2017
Evening Meeting – Update from Stour Estuary, Cattawade and Flatford by Rick Vonk – The Shrub End Social Centre
Join Rick Vonk, our RSPB Site Manager for a talk on the latest updates from the local RSPB Reserves. This event is being run by an RSPB volunteer group and has been organised for interested members of the local community.
Find out more »December 2017
Evening Meeting and Christmas Buffet – Conserving Swifts: Issues and Opportunities by Edward Jackson – The Shrub End Social Centre
Join us here at the Social Centre where Suffolk birdwatcher Edward Jackson will present us with practical ideas on how we can reverse the declining numbers of swifts in Suffolk. This event is being run by an RSPB volunteer group.
Find out more »January 2018
Evening Meeting – Urban Birds by Simon Gillings – The Shrub End Social Centre, Colchester
Join us here at the Shrub End Social Center where Simon Gillings, BTO Head of Bird Population Ecology will teach us more about the every day birds we see on our doorstep. This event is run by an RSPB volunteer group. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, end time given is an approximation.
Find out more »February 2018
Evening Meeting – Birds of Ecuador by Bill Baston – The Shrub End Social Centre, Colchester
Join us at the Shrub End Social Centre where Bill Baston : a Top Suffolk Bird Photographer, will be giving a presentation on the birds and wildlife of Ecuador. This event is run by an RSPB volunteer group. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30 start, event finishing time given is an approximation.
Find out more »January 2019
Illustrated Talk: The Life and Death of a Hedgehog – Colchester
Sheila Dearns, a Hedgehog Haven volunteer, will tell us about the life of hedgehogs, the dangers they face and a little bit about the important work of Hedgehog Haven. We will be informed and entertained by some camera trap footage. Learn more about our lovely prickly woodland friends
Find out more »February 2019
Illustrated Talk: Birds of North-East Spain in Winter – Colchester
This event is organised by the Colchester EWT Local Group. Enjoy a talk present by Wildlife Photographer for Essex Wildlife Trust Sean Dixon
Find out more »March 2019
Illustrated Talk: The Essex Coast – Colchester
This talk about the Essex Coast has been arranged by the Colchester Local EWT Group. Mark Iley from Essex Wildlife Trust will talk about aspects of the Trust’s work and wildlife of the Essex coast
Find out more »October 2019
Illustrated Talk: Brocks and Foulmarts – The Essex Weasel Family
Darren Tansley, EWT River Catchment Coordinator will talk to us about the changing fortunes of these animals from the 1500s to the present day, their folklore and ecology and prey. From tiny Weasel to elegant Pine Marten we'll uncover fascinating facts and new discoveries.
Find out more »February 2020
Illustrated Talk – Native Trees – Colchester
An illustrated talk on native trees by Bill Godsafe, the ranger at Hanningfield Nature Reserve. This event is organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group but non-members are most welcome.
Find out more »March 2020
Illustrated Talk: birdwatching in Canada and Iceland – Colchester
Well-known ornithologist, Dr Simon Cox, will give an illustrated talk about recent summers he has spent birdwatching in Iceland and Canada. This event has been organised by the Colchester EWT Local Group. Non-members are welcome.
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