October's Desktop Calendar
October's desktop calendar is a stunning photograph of a Bearded Tit (or Bearded Reedling) by Anne Johnson from RSPB Leighton Moss.
Important dates are Friday 3rd October for our Annual General Meeting and our Field Trip to Leighton Moss on Sunday 19th October.
L.O.S. Mugs now available to buy
Leigh Ornithological Society mugs will be on sale at the Annual General Meeting being held on Friday 3rd October 2025 for the price of £6:00.
Pennington Flash Volunteers (PFV) Continue Their Work
This morning's inclement weather did not deter members of PFVG attending today's Volunteers Sesion knowing that Joan had made some of her delicious fruit cake for our tea time break. Once again dead hedging along the central footpath.
Today also saw the value of Teamwork as Jane's recently learned First Aid skills were brought into use. Thankfully our friend was given a health check upon which proved reassuring, being advised to return home to rest.
Meet the Members #2 - Jeff Hurst
Favourite bird:
Bird that Jeff would most like to see:
Wryneck
Thank-you Jeff, for your answers.
Kingfisher
Favourite place to visit:
Favourite place to visit:
Anywhere that hosts nature
Most memorable birding moment:
Most memorable birding moment:
Jeff was visiting Yarrow Reservoir on one of his first trips when an osprey circled and overflew his position giving a spectacular close up view
Bird that Jeff would most like to see:
Wryneck
Thank-you Jeff, for your answers.
We are sure that should the opportunity arise, we’ll accommodate you in getting to see this bird.