Programme for the
2026 - 2027 season
20th September 2026
RSPB Middleton Lakes
Leader: Karina Stanley
25th October 2026 - CANCELLED
RSPB Leighton Moss
Leader: Mike Tonks
22nd November 2026
Wirral
Leader: Tom Graham
Meet in the Old Baths car park at Parkgate at 10.00 am.
Address: The Parade, Parkgate CH64 6SA (nearest postcode)
Grid Ref: SJ 27369 78949
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Later, we shall relocate to several other sites, which may include Thurstaston Beach, Hoylake and Leasowe, depending on tidal conditions and local bird sightings.
Thurstaston Beach
Meet in the Thurstaston Country Park Car Park by the ticket machine & site map (signed “Thurstaston Centre”), close to the Whistle Stop Café.
Address: Station Road, Thurstaston CH61 0HN
Grid Ref: SJ 23906 83453
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Hoylake
Meet at the RNLI Lifeboat Station on North Parade. Park on North Parade or nearby roads.
Address: North Parade, Hoylake CH47 7AU (nearest postcode)
Grid Ref: SJ 21854 89775
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Leasowe
Meet in the Leasowe Lighthouse car park.
Address: Leasowe Lighthouse, Lingham Lane, Moreton, Wirral CH46 4TB (nearest postcode)
Grid Ref: SJ 25183 91337
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13th December 2026
Carsington Water
Leaders: Anthea & Dennis Gater
24th January 2027
WWT Martin Mere
Leaders: Jean & NIck Harrison
21st February 2027
North Wales Coast
Leader: Tom Graham
5th - 8th March 2027
Dumfries & Galloway - long weekend
Leaders: MIke Tonks
25th April 2027
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
Leaders: Lydia & Ian Taylor
23rd May 2027
Dimmingsdale & Churnet Valley
Leader: Mike Tonks
Sunday 13th to Monday 14th June 2027
West Wales - Short weekend
Leader: Mike Tonks
Please refer to your Membership Card for the leader's contact details