Written by Society Admin on 2026-10-02
Lord’s Wood, Redlodge Belt and Southampton Sports Centre 27th September 2026
Birds . Field Trip . Flora . Fungi . InsectsThis was primarily a bird walks with HOS but there were only 18 bird species for the 11 people present and all were common garden, park, and woodland species but one Buzzard was seen. Squirrels were everywhere and 2 Roe Deer seen in Lord’s Wood. A few insects like Hornet and Rhododendron Leafhopper were found.
Written by Society Admin on 2026-10-02
RSPB Arne walk 19th September 2026
Birds . Field TripThis walk was led by Julian Moseley. Below is Julian’s account: A meeting in the welcome car park saw all 12 members trudge off to circuit the reserve. The day was dry and cool but slightly overcast and the list for the day started with Robin, Wren and Blue Tit but the harsh, crackling calls
Written by Society Admin on 2026-09-22
Arne RSPB Reserve in Dorset – 19th September 2026
Birds . Field Trip . Natural HistoryJulian led a bird walk on this superb heathland and woodland (birch and oak woodland)site. There were 12 attendees, mostly members of the Hampshire or Ornithological Society but any one who was also a member of the RSPB could park for free. The weather was dull but dry and relatively warm. Of the birds there
Written by Society Admin on 2026-04-19
Fishlake Meadows and Barge River walk
Birds . Field Trip . Insects . UncategorizedA group of six joined Julian Moseley on this walk from the HWT car park at Oxlease Gardens, up the Barge River canal and into the core of Fishlake Meadows in glorious weather. We saw or heard at lease 34 bird species. The highlight was the warblers – we all got to see a singing
Written by Society Admin on 2026-03-13
Shirley Pond Park at Lordsdale Greenway LNR 22nd February 2026
Birds . Bryophytes . Ferns . Flora . Insects . Natural HistoryA group of nine (seven SNHS members and two members invited from the Friends of Shirley Park) looked for wildlife between Old Mill Way and Dale Road in the new Lordsdale Greenway Local Nature Reserve. It rained most of the two hours but we carried on regardless. A particular highlight was the discovery of one
Written by Society Admin on 2026-03-13
Southampton Old Cemetery early spring walk 8th March 2026
Birds . Flora . Natural HistoryNine members and guests of the society and the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery gathered for a short circuit of the 180-year old Victorian cemetery in dull weather conditions. We saw the expected mix of flora, including the first hybrid bluebells, and also lesser celandine, primrose, wood anemone, spring crocus, sweet violet and trees like