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CHL. 8 Whoopers flew through low this morning 0915hrs, had a look but carried on without their migration south. 3 remain on on the lake (pic taken yesterday).
11 Shoveler, a good number for here, GWE, RCP, Water Rails showing well and Cetti's in song.
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This award is fantastic recognition of the incredible work carried out by the Friends & the volunteers, as well as the local community who support them. The judges praised the Friends novel ornithological research, conservation delivery & land purchase, as well as the recent #LDV book publication.

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We're delighted to say that the Friends have been recognised in this year's @marshawards.bsky.social, for their ornithological & conservational efforts, with #LDV Senior Reserve Manager Craig Ralston, & Chair Mike Jackson, travelling to London last night to collect this award on behalf of the team 🤩

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The @marshawards.bsky.social for Local Ornithology goes to The Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley Conservation Group! This group’s ornithological and conservational efforts in their area are commendable, including their work radio-tagging Jack Snipe, their bird ringing studies & book publication.

An image of four members of the Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley Conservation Group feature in a circular frame. Wording over the image tile reads: Winner. Marsh Award for Local Ornithology. Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley Conservation Group. The BTO and Marsh Charitable Trust logos feature top right of the image.
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Our next indoor meeting is on 6th October with Richard Baines talk, The Rarity Garden. We are at St Olave’s Church Hall, Marygate, York YO30 7BJ. Doors open at 7pm and the meeting proper starts at 7.30pm. There is a charge of £2 (£4 for non-members) for talks, payable at the door.

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