This is the website of the Hemel Hempstead RSPB Local Group which was formed in 1972. The Group is run by volunteers and aims to publicise the RSPB in our local community, to recruit new members, to raise funds and to engage in our fascinating hobby of bird watching. Money raised by the group is used principally to help the RSPB in the vital conservation work that it undertakes.
Welcome to our website which contains information about our activities and some of the venues we visit on our field trips. We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in birds whether you are a keen "birder", a beginner or have more general interests. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings (see our programme for more details).
Two members of our group, Ann and Phil Farrer, give bird talks. Here's a link to their website http://www.talkingofbirds.org.uk
The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our
environment. Nature is amazing -
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no SC037654.
It has its headquarters at
The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL
Tel: 01767 680551
Sick or injured birds
The RSPB does not run bird hospitals or a rescue service.
The RSPCA (England and Wales), SSPCA (Scotland) and USPCA (Northern Ireland) are
the national charities that help and advise on sick and injured birds and animals.
The RSPCA can be contacted on 0300 1234 999. Their website can be found at :-
More locally Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital (near Aylesbury) deals with sick or injured animals and birds. Tiggywinkles can be contacted on 01844 292292 (24 Hour Emergency Line) and their website can be found at
http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/
Hemel Hempstead Local Group Leader:-
Email:
ian.aeronautics@gmail.com
As well as this website we also have a newsgroup to keep people in touch with events
and changes to our programme. To join the newsgroup, click on the link below and
please indicate who you are and your postcode.
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Existing members of the newsgroup can send an email to the newsgroup by clicking the following link:
Site last updated 07/02
/2012 10/01/2010/12/2009
Sanderling
photographed by Ephraim Perfect on the beach at Leysdown-
Canada Geese taking off from the ice on Wilstone reservoir, photographed by Ian Parker
February 3rd 2012
Snow Bunting at Startops End reservoir photographed by Ian Parker
February 3rd 2012