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Optics Events 2023 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Andy Bright
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pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Thanks Andy!
Happy New Birding & Optics Year to all. First little lot for you as follows:
UK & Ireland
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Colchester, 14/1
Mere Sands Wood, Ormskirk, 15/1
Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, 21/1
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 22/1
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 22/1
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 24/1
US
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, Morro Bay, CA, 1/13-15*
* Out Of This World were supposed to attend this event but cannot due to illness. Optics demos and sales will still be available with Opticron, Swarovski and Zeiss attending
Happy New Birding & Optics Year to all. First little lot for you as follows:
UK & Ireland
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Colchester, 14/1
Mere Sands Wood, Ormskirk, 15/1
Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, 21/1
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 22/1
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 22/1
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 24/1
US
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, Morro Bay, CA, 1/13-15*
* Out Of This World were supposed to attend this event but cannot due to illness. Optics demos and sales will still be available with Opticron, Swarovski and Zeiss attending
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Ooops. Bit late. Sorry!
UK & Ireland
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Waltham Abbey, 5/2
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 5/2
US
High Plains Snow Goose Festival, Lamar, CO, 1/2-5
UK & Ireland
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Waltham Abbey, 5/2
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 5/2
US
High Plains Snow Goose Festival, Lamar, CO, 1/2-5
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next little lot for you:
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 11/2
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 12/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 12/2
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 19/2
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 11/2
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 12/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 12/2
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 19/2
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next batch for you!
UK & Ireland
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 26/2
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 28/2
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, Rushden, 3/3
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 5/3
Looks like RSPB has started publishing event days/weekends again:
events.rspb.org.uk
US
San Diego Birding Festival, San Diego, CA - 2/23-26
Cornell Labs has a comprehensive festivals list - not all have optics suppliers attending so check the festival pages:
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 26/2
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 28/2
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, Rushden, 3/3
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 5/3
Looks like RSPB has started publishing event days/weekends again:
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
San Diego Birding Festival, San Diego, CA - 2/23-26
Cornell Labs has a comprehensive festivals list - not all have optics suppliers attending so check the festival pages:
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Here you go:
There's also the Practical Astronomy Show at the Kettering Conference & Exhibition Centre. This is a one day event on Saturday 11th March.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Monte Vista Crane Festival, Monte Vista, CO - 3/10-12
www.allaboutbirds.org
| UK & Ireland |
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| Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 12/3 |
| Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 12/3 |
| Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 17/3 |
| Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 19/3 |
| Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 21/3 |
| Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, 22/3 |
There's also the Practical Astronomy Show at the Kettering Conference & Exhibition Centre. This is a one day event on Saturday 11th March.
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Monte Vista Crane Festival, Monte Vista, CO - 3/10-12
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
A busy week for Chris with four back to back events in the midlands & north of England!
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 21/3
Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, 22/3
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness, 23/3
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 24/3
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 26/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 26/3
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 28/3
Chesil Beach Centre Dorset WT, Portland, 1/4
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 2/4
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Waltham Abbey, 2/4
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 21/3
Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, 22/3
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness, 23/3
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 24/3
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 26/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 26/3
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 28/3
Chesil Beach Centre Dorset WT, Portland, 1/4
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 2/4
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Waltham Abbey, 2/4
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Just a few for you this week.
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 8/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/4
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 16/4
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 8/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/4
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 16/4
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
www.allaboutbirds.org
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Here's your next lot:
UK & Ireland
The Birders Store, Worcester, 21/4
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 22/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/4
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/4
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 28/4
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Galveston FeatherFest, Galveston, TX, 4/20-22
Birdiest Festival In America, Corpus Christi, TX, 4/26-30
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
The Birders Store, Worcester, 21/4
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 22/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/4
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/4
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 28/4
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Galveston FeatherFest, Galveston, TX, 4/20-22
Birdiest Festival In America, Corpus Christi, TX, 4/26-30
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
www.allaboutbirds.org
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Ooops - missed a week! Anyway, next batch for you:
UK & Ireland
Carmarthen Cameras, Carmarthen, 19/5
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness, 20/5
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 21/5
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 21/5
Leeds Birdfair, Rodley, 27/5
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 28/5
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 30/5
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 30/5
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Carmarthen Cameras, Carmarthen, 19/5
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness, 20/5
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 21/5
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 21/5
Leeds Birdfair, Rodley, 27/5
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 28/5
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 30/5
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 30/5
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
www.allaboutbirds.org
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Getting busy again!
UK & Ireland
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 30/5
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 30/5
Spurn Discovery Centre, Kilnsea, 2/6
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 3/6
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 3/6
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 4/6
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 11/6
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Time & Optics 9th Annual Optics Fling, Millersburg, OH, 6/2-3
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 30/5
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 30/5
Spurn Discovery Centre, Kilnsea, 2/6
Lockley Lodge, Haverfordwest, 3/6
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 3/6
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 4/6
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 11/6
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Time & Optics 9th Annual Optics Fling, Millersburg, OH, 6/2-3
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
www.allaboutbirds.org
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Ugh. Late again - sorry! Just a few for the coming week:
UK & Ireland
Chesil Beach Centre Dorset WT, Portland, 24/6
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 25/6
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 27/6
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Chesil Beach Centre Dorset WT, Portland, 24/6
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 25/6
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 27/6
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Not so many this next couple of weeks but enjoy getting out there anyway!
UK & Ireland
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 27/6
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 2/7
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/7
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 9/7
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 27/6
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 2/7
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/7
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 9/7
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next batch including possibly the event of the year for the birding, wildlife and conservation community in the UK and indeed across the world
UK & Ireland
Global Birdfair, Oakham, 14/7
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 16/7
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/7
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 23/7
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/7
events.rspb.org.uk
US
CFO/WFO Convention, Copper Mountain Resort, CO, 07/19-23
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Global Birdfair, Oakham, 14/7
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 16/7
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/7
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 23/7
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/7
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
CFO/WFO Convention, Copper Mountain Resort, CO, 07/19-23
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next little batch for you - slowing down as we're heading into high summer.
UK & Ireland
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/7
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 5/8
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 6/8
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/7
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 5/8
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 6/8
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Not exactly a long list but enjoy anyway:
UK & Ireland
The Birdwatcher's Ball, Nuneaton, 12/8
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 13/8
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 20/8
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 20/8
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
The Birdwatcher's Ball, Nuneaton, 12/8
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 13/8
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 20/8
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 20/8
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
UK & Ireland
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 27/8
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 27/8
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 29/8
Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, 31/8
Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, 3/9
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 3/9
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 27/8
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 27/8
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 29/8
Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, 31/8
Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, 3/9
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 3/9
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Ooops missed another batch. Here's the next lot for you:
UK & Ireland
Spurn Bird Observatory Migfest, Easington, 8-10/9
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 10/9
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 10/9
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 17/9
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 17/9
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Rockport HummerBird Celebration, Rockport, TX, 9/14-17
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Spurn Bird Observatory Migfest, Easington, 8-10/9
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 10/9
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 10/9
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 17/9
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 17/9
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Rockport HummerBird Celebration, Rockport, TX, 9/14-17
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next little batch for you
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 21/9
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 23/9
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 24/9
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 26/9
Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Wollaston, 30/9
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 21/9
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 23/9
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 24/9
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 26/9
Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Wollaston, 30/9
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Here ya go:
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 7/10
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 8/10
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 8/10
Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve, Fareham, 14/10
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 15/10
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, Rushden, 17/10
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 18/10
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Bridger Raptor Festival, Bozeman, MT, 10/7-8
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 7/10
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 8/10
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 8/10
Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve, Fareham, 14/10
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 15/10
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, Rushden, 17/10
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 18/10
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Bridger Raptor Festival, Bozeman, MT, 10/7-8
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep a
