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 |
2023 | Meeting Time/ Place | Details |
Tue 11th |
Talk - Wader Quest |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Rick Simpson |
January |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Tue 10th |
Talk - The Honey Buzzard |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
By Mark Mallileu |
October |
2023 |
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Tue 10th |
Talk - The Biking Birder |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Gary Prescott |
November |
2023 |
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Tue 14th |
Talk - Hungary |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Simon Ginnaw |
February |
2023 |
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Tue 14th |
Talk - Bars & Spots: British Woodpeckers |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
By Ken Smith |
August |
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Mon 28th |
Summer Bank Holiday |
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May |
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Mon 29th |
Spring Bank Holiday |
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Fri 12th |
Woods Mill TQ218138 |
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. 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. (RA06) |
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January |
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Mon 2nd |
New Year's Day Observed |
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Sun 1st |
New Year's Day |
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December |
2023 |
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Tue 12th |
Members' Evening |
7:30pm St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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December |
2022 |
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Tue 13th |
Members' Evening |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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April |
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Fri 7th |
Good Friday |
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October |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing: Goring/Ferring |
Meet at 0830 at sea end of Sea Lane Ferring. (OS 197/TQ101016 ///loads.torn.lakes) |
Leader: Clive Hope Distance:3mls. (RA03) |
February |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Thu 23rd |
13:30 Staple Ash Corner just east of Yewtree Cottage (OS SU837155) |
Walking up to the Monkton Viewpoint looking for Brambling;Hawfinch and Goshawk. Distance of 2.5 miles. Half day. Walking boots essential. (RA26) |
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January |
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Wed 25th |
10:00 Warnham L.N.R. (TQ167323) |
Leader: Clive Hope. Free car park; entrance fee £3. RA15. |
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August |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Thorney Island |
Meet 09:00, parking at north end of Thornham Lane (OS:SU757049 ///swept.clean.rails ) |
Leader: Clive Hope. Allow at least 4 hours; so bring refreshments. (RA23) |
October |
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Thu 5th |
Leaders: Paul Emerson & A.N.O. Mid-walk break at Coombes. At end of walk option to have packed lunch at top of Steep Down before returning to car. Distance: 4 miles. |
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December |
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Sun 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) |
Leader: Richard Allan. Distance 1ml (RA01) |
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December |
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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 |
2023 |
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Details |
T.B.C. |
Meet at 8am at the end of Sea lane, Ferring (OS 197/TQ101016) |
Leader: Clive Hope. Half day. Bring a chair; and a 'scope if you have one. (RA03) |
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June |
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Thu 22nd |
meeting in visitor centre car park (OS:TQ059164 ///february.matter.panicking) at 1930hrs walking to the woodland and then on the common. Nightjar focus. |
meeting in visitor centre car park (OS:TQ059164 ///february.matter.panicking) at 1930hrs walking to the woodland and then on the common. Nightjar focus. |
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January |
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Sun 15th |
09:00, RSPB Visitor Centre, Sidlesham (OS 197/SZ857 966 |
Leader: Bernie Forbes. Walking from centre to Church Norton Beach around 4.5 miles. All day; picnic lunch; winter walking boots or wellies. |
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November |
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Mon 6th |
Meet 09:30 am West Stoke Car Park (OS:SU824087 ///profiled.deposits.ranted) PO18 9BE |
Leaders: Paul Emerson & A.N.O. Bring lunch for stop at Devils Humps tumuli with panoramic views over the Vale and Chichester Harbour Distance: 4 miles. |
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May |
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Sat 20th |
Meet 8:30am at Iping Common car park on Elsted Road just before A272 junction. (OS: 197/SU852219 ///galleries.opts.chariots) |
Leader:Simon Moffat. Dist 3 mls (RA18) |
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April |
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Sat 22nd |
08:15, South Hill Barn, approaching from Chyngton Way. (OS 199/TV505980 ///effort.commoners.infringe) |
Leaders Jen & Tim Holter. Dist 3 mls. Afterwards by car to Splash Point for Kittiwakes. (RA04) |
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July |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Hollingbury Wild Park/Camp |
10:00am at the car park on Ditchling Road at TQ324084 (///pirate.stump.edge) |
Leader: Peter Whitcomb. (RA22) |
February |
2023 |
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Sat 11th |
08:30 Downslink Car Park, Henfield (TQ205161) |
Leader: Val Bentley.Can be muddy; so wear waterproof footwear. Walk will be approx. 4 hours. No toilets on site RA18 |
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April |
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Sun 16th |
Leaders Paul Emerson & ANO. Park in Lyons Way; straight over mini roundabout; on access road to back of Sainsbury's. Park on right hand side of this access road; immediately next to the side wall of Curry's. Lunch: trig point at top of Cissbury Ring. Distance: 5 miles (RA24) |
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September |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Cissbury Gallops & Shepherds Mead |
Meet 8:15 am at car parking area on the left of the road by Nepcote Green, Findon (OS:198/TQ127085 ///knee.dreaming.salary). |
Leader: Clive Hope. Dist 3 mls. Relocating to Storrington Rise Car Park Findon Valley; Map Ref: TQ129078 (///sampling.shrubbery.tonight) after lunch for visit to Shepherds Mead Dist 2 mls (RA24) |
December |
2022 |
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Sat 10th |
Meet at 1330 hr at The Triangle, Peppering Lane , Burpham. Map Ref.197/TQ042095 |
Distance 4 miles. Risk Assessment RA27. Leader : Bernie Forbes |
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March |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Brooklands for Beginners |
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November |
2023 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Beeding Brooks |
Meet 2:00 pm in Pound Lane, Upper Beeding just before the stables.(OS:198/TQ197111 ///sunset.quote.soaks) |
Leader: Terry Goble. Some stiles on walk - bring wellies. Distance 3 miles. (RA21) |
December |
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Sun 18th |
Field Outing - Beeding Brooks |
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Leader - Terry Goble |
July |
2023 |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Anchor Bottom |
Footpath at the north end of Dacre Gardens, on the A283 between Shoreham and Steyning. Park in the large lay-by approx. 200yds north of Dacre Gardens (OS:TQ197094 ///fades.crouches.toothpick) |
Leader: Terry Goble. ootpath at the north end of Dacre Gardens; on the A283 between Shoreham and Steyning. Park in the large lay-by approx. 200yds north of Dacre Gardens (OS:TQ197094 ///fades.crouches.toothpick) The number 2 bus between Shoreham and Steyning also stops close by. (RA20) |
December |
2023 |
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Sat 2nd |
Meeting in village square at 13:45hrs Map ref 197/TQ032132 (///presented.pastels.chill) |
Leader: Bernie Forbes. Distance of 3 miles walking out onto brooks until dusk looking for owls and raptors. Wellingtons essential. Should be plenty of parking just north of school entrance. (RA13) |
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June |
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Sun 4th |
5pm Hog Lane, Amberley, 200 metres west of the Black Horse pub (BN18 9NH) where Hog Lane makes a turn (OS:TQ030132 ///redeeming.reverses.dozen) |
Leaders: Paul Emerson & A.N.O. Park anywhere on Hog Lane.Distance: 5 miles. Mid walk break: Waltham Brooks. (RA13) |
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Mon 10th |
Easter Monday |
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Mon 1st |
Early May Bank Holiday |
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Mon 8th |
Coronation Bank Holiday |
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December |
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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 |
2023 |
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Tue 14th |
AGM, followed by a talk on the Birds of South Africa |
7:30pm - St Nicholas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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The above dates may change without warning | |||
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..
