Talks

We generally meet twice a month (from late Sept.- May) on the first Thursday at 2pm and the fourth Wednesday at 7.30pm. The days may occasionally change so please check our programme for the dates of each meeting.

All our meetings, apart from evening meetings during the winter months, are now face-to-face. Group members pay £1.00 at the door, and non-members, always welcome, pay £3.00.

During the winter months, November, January and February, evening meetings will be online via Zoom. There is no charge to members for these meetings. Non-members are also welcome to on-line meetings as guests, but we would ask them to consider making a small donation to the RSPB. They should email info@rspbguildford.org.uk to request a link and include their address in the mail.
The zoom link will be sent out the day before the meeting.

  • Oct
    21
    Wed
    Wild Canadian Rockies @ Online via Zoom
    October 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Speakers: Martin Davies

    Martin says: This talk covers a lot of splendid bird species, but also does include a wider view of the flowers, butterflies, and mammals, against the backdrop of some truly amazing mountain scenery.

    The Zoom Link will be emailed to members a few days before the meeting. If you are not a member contact our talks organiser for more information

    Note: The 28th October meeting has been cancelled. The talk originally scheduled for that date will be rescheduled for a future date; this Zoom talk by Martin Davies takes place instead on 21st October.

  • Oct
    28
    Wed
    Cancelled: Postponed talk Saving the Stone Curlew @ Onslow Village Hall
    October 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Due to a clash with the Group’s trip to Hunstanton this talk will be postponed until next year, probably in the Spring.

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    Speaker: Keith Betton

    Those big eyes will see you long before your see this bird.  Keith has taken a special interest in the monitoring and protection of this very special bird.  In recognition of his work Keith was appointed a Stone Curlew Hero by the RSPB, a notable honour.

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

  • Nov
    5
    Thu
    Highlights of RSPB’s work, in UK, Overseas, and locally @ Shalford Villlage Hall
    November 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm Show Details

    Speaker: Michael Copleston,  England Director, RSPB

    To quote Michael: ‘Having worked in the conservation sector for more than 20 years, from the tip of Cornwall to the Hebridean Islands in Scotland, it’s fair to say I am passionate about wildlife conservation.

    Appointed England Director in June 2023, this is a rare opportunity to quiz the man at the top.

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

  • Nov
    25
    Wed
    Birds in Winter @ Online via Zoom
    November 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm Show Details

    Speakers: Peter Holden

    Peter considers the various strategies bird use to prepare for winter, then winter survival, and how birds have adapted to changing food supplies and shorter days.  Food for thought, in the lead up to the Big Garden Birdwatch, which was Peter’s invention 40+ years ago!

    The Zoom Link will be emailed to members a few days before the meeting. If you are not a member contact our talks organiser for more information