Welcome to 2007 and the new programme for all wildlife explorers.

Please renew your membership using the enclosed form. Have you made a resolution to ’’get out more’’? We would be delighted to see you all regularly.

The January garden bird feeding survey form is also enclosed. Please name each species that you see feeding in your garden and then tick the correct date. Even if you can only manage a few days, e.g. weekends, please do that and then send the form to Geoff in early February. This survey is the local one, the main WEX one is always the last weekend in January and we shall be in Kelsey Park for that.

Our programme includes related public events for your interest. There are also 2 special RSPB children’s events that they have invited our group to attend. Please read the attached letter for further information.

Finally if you can, could you let us know if you are thinking of coming to any of these events, so that we can contact you if there are any changes, or ring us on the day to check that the event is still on. You will notice on the renewal form a space for e-mail addresses so we can keep you informed of any changes or additional information that you might find useful.

Click on links below to download a copy of Bromley RSPB Explorers Group Spring 2007 Programme    (Word Document)

or  Bromley RSPB Explorers Group Spring 2007 Programme    (PDF files) Requires                                                                                                   Adobe Reader

SATURDAY 27th JANUARY

KELSEY PARK - 10.00am until Midday.

(This is the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend). This park has a large Heronry on the island and has a good variety of wildfowl. Meet by the entrance in Manor Way next to house No 21 (The old aviary entrance).

SUNDAY 18th FEBRUARY – (Half Term)

JUBILEE COUNTRY PARK - 10.00am until Midday.

Meet in the Blackbrook Lane car park (next to Bromley High School). We will do a circular walk.

SATURDAY 17th MARCH –

HAYES FARM  – 10.00am – Midday.

This large area has regularly provided a good bird list. How many early migrants can we see? Meet by the gate at the bottom of George Lane by Hayes Primary School.

HERON WATCH at KELSEY PARK - Between 10.00am – 4.00pm

 Bromley countryside rangers and the RSPB are holding this event to introduce the public to the nesting herons. If you have the time pop along and have a look.

SATURDAY 14th APRIL –

RUXLEY GRAVEL PITS -9.30am - Midday.

A walk around the private fishing club lakes, with the adult group. If enough WEX families turn up then we will walk around on our own.

SUNDAY 20th MAY

SOUTH NORWOOD COUNTRY PARK -10.00am until Midday.

Meet by the entrance in Upper Elmers End Road which is opposite Dorset Road.

MINI BEAST HUNT - 2.00pm to 3.30pm

An afternoon catching bugs & Butterflies in the meadows. Bring net and plastic container to view catches. Might take place at Downe Bank or by Keston Primary School.

SUNDAY 1st JULY

KESTON COUNTRYSIDE DAY – 2.00pm until 4.30pm.

This is an outdoor event run by CPRE where all the local environmental & history groups get together and put on a display. A very enjoyable afternoon for the family.

We look forward to seeing you at these events; do not forget to wear suitable clothes and footwear. Remember you are welcome to bring a friend with you.