Events

We are a very dynamic and active local group. We organise a variety of events each year.

Walks

We organise around 50 walks throughout the year. These are usually held on Thursdays or at the weekend. Non-members are welcome to try them out.

  • Jun
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    RSPB Otmoor. NB event cancelled due to adverse weather @
    June 11, 2026 at 9:30 am Show Details

    OS: SP 567132
    Post Code: OX3 9TD

    Duration:  All day walk

    Leader:  Geoff Keen

    Directions:  Travel on the M40 to Junction 8 and join A40 towards Oxford. After 5 miles, at large roundabout turn right to Barton, bear right into Bayswater Road for 2 miles, then right and immediately left into Horton Road, sign-posted Woodperry. After ¾ mile, through village turn left into Woodperry Road to Beckley. Turn right at High Street and soon left into Otmoor Lane. Follow this north for 1 mile past Lower Farm (RSPB office) to the Reserve car park.  Small car park which fills quickly, early start and car sharing where possible advisable.

    Habitat:  Expect to walk round extensive marshland reserve for up to 4 hours, carry lunch.

    Attractions:  Spring birds could include Grasshopper, Sedge and Reed Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats and Turtle Doves, Garganey, plus raptors such as Hobby, waders, Cuckoo, Yellowhammer, Cranes, Bittern.

    Amenities:  None on the reserve.  The community owned pub The Abingdon Arms is nearby, just before turning into Otmoor Lane (open from 11am.)  There are motorway services off junction 8A of the M40.

    Information:  RSPB website

See our Walks page for more

Talks

We generally meet twice a month (Sept.-May) on the first Thursday at 2pm or the fourth Wednesday at 7.30pm.

  • Sep
    23
    Wed
    Amazing Birds @ Onslow Village Hall
    September 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Speaker: Chris Collins, Freelance bird tour guide

    A varied talk illustrated with top quality bird photos covering species as diverse as Jocotoco Antpitta, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Greater Bird-of-Paradise and Wandering Albatrosses.

    Topics include migration, the evolution of feathers and their use in display, and how modern tracking devices have allowed researchers to learn so much more about birds and their travels.

    Cost: £1 for members and £3 for non-members

See our Talks page for more

Other

We also arrange various other events throughout the year.

Coach trips

In severe weather, a trip may be cancelled. Check with Sue Losson.

A few seats are available free of charge for accompanied young people (age 12-18). Contact Sue Losson to book a free seat.

Email Sue Losson (or complete the form under coach trips on the Contact page) for more information

Fundraising events

Each year our group raises large sums for the RSPB. These range from stalls at local events, jumble sales, plant sale and more.

Social events

We arrange several social events each year. This is a way for people to get to know each other better and are usually only open to members of our local group.

Holidays

Two holiday trips are organised each year.  Usually we have one longer one in the spring and a shorter one in the autumn.  Participation in holiday trips is restricted to our members.

Special events

We sometimes arrange bird ID sessions and other special events. See individual event for details.

External events

When possible we will include events at local RSPB reserves