Posts for September, 2022

Vultures are a crucial part of the ecosystems that they inhabit. They are spectacular birds that play a critically important service by cleaning carcasses and other organic waste in the environment. Recently, many vulture species across the world have been declining at alarming rates, and the risk of global extinction is very real. This talk will look at the causes behind the population declines and outline conservation efforts to save them.

In no particular order this talk will feature rugged coastlines, whisky, cute creatures, local produce, local history and folklore, unusual travel arrangements, art and tragedy. Sounds almost like a Shakespearean play but it is not !

If you are in the process of considering building your own home or perhaps even a major restoration or renovation, Scottish Self-Build and Renovation is not to be missed! We bring together under one roof local and national self-build and renovation experts ready to offer you one-to-one advice sessions, providing help on everything from plot finding early design and planning, heating lighting and energy efficiency and renewables, to high tech sound and vision systems!

With free entry, we will be running a series of free to attend seminars throughout the day, with topics ranging from converting heritage projects, investigating energy efficient heating and cooling systems and exploring integrating smart technology into your home.

So get ready to talk, bring your drawings, concepts, photos and get free input into your self-build or renovation project.

TV does not do this place justice – What an amazing spectacle, visit the Serengeti, Ngorogoro and a host of others. The big five, wildlife adventures and a myriad of amazing birds.

At Birdfair 2018, the Great British public raised over £300,000 to support the creation of Argentina’s newest national park – Mar Chiquita in the Province of Cordoba. This reserve is the largest inland salt sea in South America and plays host in the winter to all three species of South American Flamingo, in addition to hundreds of other species. Mike Dilger travelled out there in 2019 to find out where all your money went!

Alan takes us from the early days of birding when draw-tube telescopes and Barbour jackets were the fashion through to modern day birdwatching where iPhones are almost as important as binoculars. Find out how a small café on the North Norfolk coast was the epicentre for bird information and join Alan on some of his many birdwatching adventures around the world.

This talk will feature filming and floral adventures as father Mike and his son Zachary explore the joys of the natural world together. Featuring clips from the One Show and expeditions to see rare plants, Mike talks about the importance of getting kids both outside and immersed in nature.

Flood plains or fantastic wildlife habitat – visit this ancient habitat with its unique flora and fauna. Also, find out what makes this an amazing all year round bird watching location.

Dawn Balmer, Head of Surveys at the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).will share her thoughts on some of the most significant changes in the British avifauna over the last 40 years. The talk will highlight some of these changes using the latest information from long-term surveys, projects and atlases.

Join Ruth Miller of Birdwatching Trips for a light-hearted celebration of birdwatching and the role women have played within it