Our Thursday evening talks are normally held once a month at the Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Maidenhead (click here for a map) starting 7.30 pm. Entrance is £1 (£2 for non-members) which includes tea & coffee etc. Everyone is welcome particularly if you are a beginner or new to the area. More details from Gerry Studd on 01494 715609 or just turn up.
Click here for reports of previous talks.
Season 2010/2011- Programme will be published soon (website modification in progress)
| Thur 17th Sept 2009 | Namibia - A Desert Full of Surprises Start the season with a BOGOF evening presented by two well-known and knowledgeable Group members. Ken describes a recent birdwatching trip to Namibia, whilst Les introduces us to the world of moths. |
| Thur 15th Oct 2009 | An Indian Winter Keith Offord Keith is a renowned ornithologist and photographer. Tonight, he will take us on a journey to India with its exceptional wildlife and culture. Expect an evening of science, anecdote and humour enhanced by superb professional photography. |
| Thur 19th Nov 2009 | Our Africa Colin Humphrey Colin, a Group Committee member, takes us on a journey across the continent that he, and his family, love and know well. Illustrated with exceptional photographs taken by both Colin and his wife Tricia. |
| Thur 10th Dec 2009 | Social Evening An opportunity to meet other Group members socially and enjoy some amusing ornithological entertainment. The 2009 '100 Club' draw will be made. A buffet will be available. Entry by tickets, £4.00 each, which will be on sale at all Group activities, or contact Jacqui Green on 01494 522740. Please purchase tickets before the event, so that we can cater for the correct number. |
| Thur 21st Jan 2010 | Bird Islands of Britain Our popular friend, Gordon Langsbury, returns to entertain us with his superb photographs and experiences gathered whilst travelling to British Islands renowned for their birdlife. Come early to secure the best seats! |
| Thur 18th Feb 2010 | Birds of the Seychelles Graham entertains us with a visit to this group of remote tropical islands in the Indian Ocean. He will highlight migrants and some of the rarest endemic birds in the world. |
| Thur 18th Mar 2010 | Pirates, Pelicans and Potoos A very welcome return to the leader of the North Bucks RSPB Group who will take us on a wildlife trip through West Mexico. Chris will use his excellent photographs to show the huge variety of resident birds together with North American migrants. |
| Thur 22nd Apr 2010 | AGM + Buffet with a Social Evening Short business meeting followed by a social event having an ornithological twist organised by members of your Committee. The evening will conclude with a buffet. (Contributions to the raffle would be most appreciated). Group Members only - no entrance fee. |