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Becky - LadyBirder
Becky - LadyBirder

LadyBirders May round up

Thank you to all of the WMBC for expressing interest and showing support to the LadyBirders! Whenever we're out and about we often get approached by WMBC members asking how we're getting on so here's a round up of some of the things we go up to in May: We had 9 scheduled walks and we visited places such as Earlswood Lakes, RSPB Sandwell Valley, Wyre Forest, multiple trips to the wonderful Belvide reserve for photography workshops with fellow LadyBirder Kerry France and we also visited our other the fantastic Ladywalk and Blithfield reserves. We also met up with one another for ad-hoc walks in local areas and reserves then a handful of us joined the WMBC coach trips to Minsmere and Ynys-Hir!We had a really exciting opportunity to be joined by ITV at Ladywalk for an interview that was aired on the local news (https://www.itv.com/watch/news/women-only-birdwatching-group-surges-in-popularity/82lp288) , we had a stalโ€ฆ

Wren taken by Leanne W
Wren taken by Leanne W

Pied Wagtail taken by Kerry France
Pied Wagtail taken by Kerry France

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Carole McRobb
6์›” 16์ผ

Excellent write up Becky and what wonderful photos all, Kerry has definitely worked wonders in her photography workshops.

David Brown

Blithfield

Are the hides at Blithfield owned/maintained by the Club? If so, are there any work parties scheduled? Some of the hides are the worse for wear and need some tlc.


Dave Brown

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Mark Sumnall
Mark Sumnall
6์›” 10์ผ

Hi Dave - thanks for your post - the terms of the license we have with SSW means that SSW are responsible for doing any major maintenance (H&S, working from height / chainsaw type work and WMBC pays for the materials - I guess the question might be to do with the reroofing of the Forward and SW hides - we bought the materials some time ago and we have been promised that the work would be completed several times - including this week. As there are multiple small jobs - locks / latches, wood treatment that it is unlikely that SSW wonโ€™t get round to them we now have 3 volunteers - room for a fourth if you fancy. Iโ€™ll be meeting SSW shortly with other trustees to apply what pressure we can to get the major works completed. Feel free to give me a call if you want to discuss further with best regards Mark

Becky - LadyBirder
Becky - LadyBirder

LadyBirders April Update

I had a fantastic time at the WMBC open day yesterday and I had lots of lovely people expressing interest in how the LadyBirders group is getting on and showing us lots of kindness and support so I thought I'd put a post up to show a brief summary of some of the lovely walks and places we visited throughout April!

We had 5 scheduled walks and we visited places such as Brandon Marsh, Kingsbury Water Park and had multiple trips to the wonderful Belvide reserve for photography workshops with fellow LadyBirder, Kerry France. We also met up with one another for ad-hoc walks in local areas and reserves โ˜บ๏ธ A handful of us joined the WMBC coach trip to Ynys-Hir and we also joined for the first West Birmingham branches walk at Sandwell Valley! ย 

Here is just a small selection of photos that some of the LadyBirders took duringโ€ฆ

Photo taken by Kerry France
Photo taken by Kerry France

Photo taken by Kerry France
Photo taken by Kerry France

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Geoff and Karen B
5์›” 17์ผ

The hubby and I have been WMBC members for a few years now but havenโ€™t really engaged much with any other members, mainly through work and lockdown. Now weโ€™ve retired, weโ€™ve tried to get out more but mainly on Cannock Chase and Belvide, our closest WMBC reserve. When I heard about the Ladybirders, I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet some like-minded ladies - none of my girlfriends are birders - so I joined! So glad I did. Everyone is super friendly and Iโ€™m trying to expand my own knowledge without relying on my husbandโ€™s years of birding experience. I canโ€™t wait for my next outing with them! Iโ€™m trying to go to other reserves and not just stick to Belvide. If youโ€™re looking for gal pals who love birds, join us!! Karen B



Richard Stonier

Reserve Access Codes

The reserve access codes have all now been changed.


You will find the new codes on your membership card or via the members directory on the website.

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