Welcome to SDOS
For everyone with an interest in birds and nature in and around Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex
Our Society
SDOS provides a social focus for birding and related natural history interests in the Shoreham area. We organise monthly winter talks and field trips throughout the year. We engage in local habitat conservation and work with the community. We have a members' email user group and a developing social media presence. Our mission is to maintain and enhance our members' interest in birds and natural habitats, whatever their initial level of expertise.
Photo Credits: Dorian Mason, Tim Holter
Our Birdwatching
Click on the map for more information on birdwatching sites in and around our recording area (shaded)
Our Meetings
uk holidays
April |
2024 | Meeting Time/ Place | Details |
Sat 20th |
Meet at 8:15 am at South Hill Barn, approaching from Chyngton Way. (OS 199/TV505980 ///effort.commoners.infringe) Dist 3 mls. |
Afterwards by car to Splash Point for Kittiwakes Leaders: Jen & Tim Holter Risk Assessnment RA04 |
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May |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Wed 1st |
Bottom of Mouse Lane, Steyning at 6:30pm.Junction of Horsham Rd and Hight St. (///unfit.exonerate.cooking) |
Leader: Tony Benton. The walk is likely to last for at least 90 minutes; and includes a few sections of downland that are undulating (or even steep). We are likely to be treated to a short talk about the project from one of the staff and potentially some of the schemes volunteers. The walk is on downland; can be muddy; and involves some slopes (a few steep but short). We will likely encounter cattle. There is a short stay car park on the High Street; free after 6pm. There is also some limited on-street parking on the High Street; close to the Star Inn; again free after 6pm. Bus number 2 connects Steyning with Shoreham and Brighton; approximately one bus per hour |
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Sun 5th |
04:45am Car Park behind The George pub, Burpham.(///bidder.adapt.invest) |
Leader:Paul Emmerson This is a circular walk with a distance of approx 3 miles. Risk Assessment RA27 |
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Mon 6th |
Early May bank holiday |
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Wed 8th |
Meet at Woods Mill TQ218138 at 7.30 pm |
Leader: Val Bentley A walk round the reserve and then cross the road and wander down the Mill Stream to hopefully hear Nightingales. Bring torch as it will be getting dark by the time we return. Could be one muddy section. Risk Assessment RA06 |
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Mon 27th |
Spring bank holiday |
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Fri 31st |
Field Outing - Heyshot & Ambersham Common |
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Leader: Bernie Forbes |
June |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Minibus Outing - to be confirmed |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Blackdown |
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Leader: Bernie Forbes |
July |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
10:00am at the car park on Ditchling Road at TQ324084 (///pirate.stump.edge) |
Leader: Peter Whitcomb (RA22) |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Mill Hill - Flora and Butterfiles |
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Leaders: Ros Meadow/Richard Allan |
August |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Meet 09:00, parking at north end of Thornham Lane (OS:SU757049 ///swept.clean.rails ) Allow at least 4 hours, so bring refreshments. |
Leader: Clive Hope (RA23) |
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Mon 26th |
Summer bank holiday |
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September |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Cissbury Ring |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
T.B.C. |
Minibus Outing - to be confirmed |
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October |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - River Adur Walk |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Goring Gap & Ferring Rife |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
Thu 10th |
Talk - Saving the Stone Curlew |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Keith Betton |
November |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Thu 14th |
Talk - Birding in Northern Climes |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Wendy Ball |
Sun 17th |
Meet 2:00 pm in Pound Lane, Upper Beeding just before the stables. Some stiles on walk - bring wellies. (OS:198/TQ197111 ///sunset.quote.soaks) Distance 3 miles |
Leader: Terry Goble (RA21) |
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Sat 30th |
Field Outing - Hayling Island |
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Leader: Bernie Forbes |
December |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Chidham peninsula |
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Leader: Paul Emmerson/co-Leader |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Brooklands |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
Thu 12th |
Members' Evening |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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Wed 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Thu 26th |
Boxing Day |
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Tue 31st |
Meet 9:30 am in the lay-by car park on the left just before the sailing club by the river, Shoreham Beach. Map Ref: 198/TQ231048 (///goggle.stole.prepped) Distance 1 mile |
Leaders: All (RA01) |
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January |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Wed 1st |
New Year's Day |
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April |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Fri 18th |
Good Friday |
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The above dates may change without warning | |||
All events are subject to change,possibly at short notice. Any such changes will be notified to members by email. RAxx in the event details indicates the risk assessment number, click here for the full list.
