We meet in the Derby Room at Leigh Library. There is ample free car parking in the car park next to the Library (but please note that you do park at your own risk).
Meetings are on Fridays at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start. Everyone is welcome free of charge but a small donation to our funds from non-members would be gratefully accepted.
A varied programme of speakers and slideshows on wildlife subjects is organised, commencing in September running through to May each year, with usually about 10 presentations in total.
L.O.S. Meetings 2024-25 Programme
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6 September 2024
Denis Atherton
'Birding the Hebrides'A trip to the outer Hebrides focusing mainly on north and south Uist, starting off with sea birding from the ferry from Oban to south Uist then looking for Owls, Harriers, the illusive but noisy Corncrake and also divers and waders on these wonderful islands, a visit to Balranald RSPB to see Skuas and also Committee Road to see nesting Golden Eagles, an unexpected visit from 60 Pilot Whales and a bonus surprise transatlantic migrant.
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4 October 2024
AGM followed by
Members Photographs
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1 November 2024
Keith Williams
'Costa Rica - Wow!'
If you are considering a trip to Costa Rica or just want to see what all the fuss is about please join me for a talk taking you through my family holiday in 2023 to this ecologically magical paradise!
Venomous snakes, spiders, lizards, ants, bugs galore, monkeys, anteaters, sloths, alligators, turtles, moths, butterflies and don't forget the birds! Hummingbirds, Toucans, Tanagers, Kingfishers, Barbets, Bulbuls, Trogons, Woodpeckers, Woodcreepers, Manikins, Motmots and many, many more covering every colour under the sun!
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29 November 2024
Members' and Friends' Evening at Leigh Rugby Club
David Shallcross will be presenting a selection of slides from the late Charlie Owen's archive.
Catering and other details to follow.
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6 December 2024
Stuart Kellington
'Birds of Bhutan and Nepal'
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10 January 2025 - Meeting Cancelled Due To Adverse Weather Conditions
Ken and Jean Gallimore Memorial lecture
Martyn Jones
'Gone Birding'
A selection of some of my best bird photographs from over the last ten years.
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7 February 2025
Mike Roberts
“The Bittern Diaries”Mike’s presentation focuses on his photography of bitterns and their behaviour. Mike also considers the status of bitterns in the UK and attempts to bring about their recovery.
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7 March 2025
Chris Tynan (Liverpool RSPB Group)
' Birds of Liverpool Bay'
This talk will look at the four river estuaries: - The Ribble
- The Alt
- The Mersey
- The Dee
Chris will be describing the birds and the places to watch them.
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4 April 2025
Alan Bedford
To Be Decided
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2 May 2025
Louise Bentley
'Summer Wings'
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Guest Speakers: Should you wish to be invited to give an ornithological presentation to the Society please register your proposals and fees with our Programme Secretary Peter Hodson by email: leighos.progsec@gmail.com
