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Welcome to SDOS
For everyone interested in birds in and around Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex
Covid-19
Inevitably our meetings programme has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent need to follow Government guidelines. All events listed in the Calendar and on our Programme are subject to change, possibly at short notice. Any such changes will be notified to members by email..
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.
Our Birdwatching
Click on the map for more information on birdwatching sites in and around our recording area (shaded)
Our Meetings
uk holidays
May |
2022 | Meeting Time/ Place | Details |
T.B.C. |
Woods Mill SWT (Dawn Chorus) |
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Leader: Brianne Reeve |
April |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Tue 12th |
7:30pm, On-line by Zoom |
Presented by Rick Simpson |
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October |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Tue 11th |
7:30pm - Location T.B.A. |
Presented by Mike Russell |
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February |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Tue 8th |
7:30pm, On-line by Zoom |
Presented by Matt Eade |
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November |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Tue 8th |
7:30pm Location T.B.A. |
Presented by Bernie Forbes |
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August |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Mon 29th |
Summer bank holiday |
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June |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Thu 2nd |
Spring bank holiday |
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Fri 3rd |
Queen's Platinum Jubilee |
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February |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Sat 5th |
Meet at 9 at the Downslink Car Park, Upper Station Road (Just past the Old Railway pub) Map Ref TQ205161 |
Leader Val Bentley. Please wear waterproof footwear – wellies recommended. The walk will take approx. 4 hours. No toilets on site; but there are public toilets in the High Street by the bus shelter |
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Wed 9th |
Meet at 9:30am on on Brook Lane, Coldwaltham, TQ02543 16119 (50 56 07 N 000 32 31W) |
Leader Roger Smith. Parking on Brook Lane; Coldwaltham can be limited; but it is always possible to park in the lower roads of Coldwaltham village and walk east along Brook Lane to cross the railway bridge. Wellingtons or boots advisable. Following the circuit of Waltham Brooks we will relocate by car for an hour or so to the Rackham viewing points for views of Amberley Wild Brooks. The Arun valley is subject to episodes of substantial flooding so the exact itinerary will be determined on the day. |
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March |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Outing - Bird Ringing at Cissbury |
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Leader - Val Bentley |
February |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Outing - Arlington Reservoir |
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January |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Mon 2nd |
New Year's Day Observed |
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Sun 1st |
New Year's Day |
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April |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Goring Sea Watch |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
Fri 15th |
Good Friday |
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August |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Mon 1st |
Field outing: Torney Island |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
November |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing:West Dean Woods |
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Leader Bernie Forbes |
October |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing: River Adur |
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Leader:Tony Benton |
May |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Stanmer Park |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
December |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Fri 30th |
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/TQ231049 Dist 1 ml [1] |
Leaders: Members of SDOS Council |
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April |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Wed 27th |
Meet at 8:15 at meet at SWT Old Lodge, Map ref:TQ469306 TN22 3JD |
For more information about Old Lodge see https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/old-lodge |
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May |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - North Henfield |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
June |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Wed 1st |
Meet 8pm in Lavington Common car park ,right- hand side of road. Map Ref.197/SU947187-Distance 1 mile |
Meet 8pm in Lavington Common car parFor Nightjars and Woodcock. Bring torch. Leader Bernie Forbes (Tel 07852820886) |
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May |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Sat 21st |
Field Outing - Iping Common |
Meet 9am at Iping Common car park on Elsted Road just before A272 junction. Map Ref: 197/SU852219 Dist 3 mls [1] |
Leader: Simon Moffatt |
April |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Sat 23rd |
Meet at 8:15 am at South Hill Barn, approaching from Chyngton Way. Map Ref: 199/TV505980 Dist 3 mls [2/3]. |
Afterwards by car to Splash Point for Kittiwakes Leaders Jen & Tim Holter |
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July |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Holingbury Wild Park/Camp |
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Leader: Peter Whitcomb |
October |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Wed 5th |
Meet at 0830 at sea end of Sea Lane Ferring. Map Ref: 197/TQ101016 Dist 3 mls [2] |
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September |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Sat 3rd |
Meet 8:15 am at car parking area on the left of the road by Nepcote Green, Findon. Map Ref: 198/TQ127085. |
Bring Lunch. After lunch we will relocate to Storrington Rise Car Park Findon Valley; Map Ref: TQ129078 for visit to Shepherds Mead. Dist 2 mls [2] |
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March |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Thu 3rd |
Meet 09:00hr at Chichester Marina Public free Car Park. Map Ref. 197/SU836010 |
Leader - Bernie Forbes. - Distance 3.5 miles(in 2 parts)All day-bring lunch. |
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December |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Fri 30th |
Meet at 1330 hr at The Triangle, Peppering Lane , Burpham. Map Ref.197/TQ042095 |
Distance 4 miles. Leader : Bernie Forbes |
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June |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Bramber Brooks LNR |
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Leader - Brianne Reeve |
July |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Botanical |
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Leader: Tricia Hall |
November |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Beeding Brooks |
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Leader - Terry Goble |
April |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Mon 18th |
Easter Monday |
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May |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Mon 2nd |
Early May bank holiday |
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December |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Sun 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Mon 26th |
Boxing Day |
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Tue 27th |
Bank holiday in lieu of Christmas Day |
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March |
2022 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Tue 8th |
AGM and Talk |
To be Advised |
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The above dates may change without warning | |||
