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Updated 21 January, 2026

 

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Monthly indoor meetings are held in the meeting room upstairs in The Loyal Trooper public house in South Anston, (see map below) on the last Tuesday of the month, except June, July, August and December. These commence at 1930 and finish at 2130 with a 15 min interval at 2030. Of course new members are always welcome. Events are planned only a month or two in advance. Please contact us for proposed future events. Contact us for further information.

Membership information

Printable Diary Dates PDF

We are a small group with a dedicated band of volunteers who give up their time freely for the benefit of the group. We are always on the lookout for assistance with events and help with the running of the group. If you can give just a few hours a month, to help advance the group and keep SK58 Birders moving forward- then contact any of the group organisers.

Indoor Meetings

 

21st January

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

27th January
Indoor Meeting

"AGM & Fuerteventura"- Mick Clay- The AGM only take 30 mins so don't be put off. Our Conservation officer, Mick Clay will tell us about his recent trips to the Canary island of Fuerteventura. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

21st February
Indoor Meeting

"THE 15th SOUTH YORKSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY DAY."

"What's going on in South Yorkshire?"
A Festival of Amateur Natural History.
Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel Street,Treeton, S60 5PW.
Attendance is free for all (including non-members).

Click here to open programme.

24th February
Indoor Meeting

"TBC"- John Williams- SK58 Member and accomplished photographer John, will entertain us with a subject to be decided, but cracking images guaranteed. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

25th March

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

31st March
Indoor Meeting

"Swallows & Ringing"- Andrew Pickles- Following on from Andrews talks on Kruger, he returns with a presentation on a project he spent a great deal of time on in South Africa; ringing/ monitoring Swallows. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

28th April
Indoor Meeting

"Botswana"- Pete Brown. Pete makes a welcome return to extol the virtues of this wildlife rich African country. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

20th May

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

26th May
Indoor Meeting

"TBC"- Royston Packer. Royston returns with his unique blend of imagery and sound. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

22nd July

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

23rd September

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

29th September
Indoor Meeting

"The Gambia "- Andy Hirst. Our very own recorder recounts a recent bird rich tour to this West African gem. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

27th October
Indoor Meeting

"Barn Owls 2"- Pete Garrity- Following on from the exceptionally well received Barn Owls presentation, Pete returns with the second part of this excellent talk. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

18th November

Indoor Meeting

Organisers Meeting- Here we decide what the group does and where the group goes. Anyone can come along and have their say and influence the group's activities. All very informal. 1930 in bar area of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

24th November
Indoor Meeting

"A Birders Year"- Ron Marshall- Local birder, Ron makes an annual return with his birding exploits during this year. 1930 in the upstairs meeting room of the Loyal Trooper, South Anston. LT car park w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted

Field Meetings

 

Saturday Mornings March - October
Field Meeting

Open Hide - NAPT- With high water levels and some ground works at NAPT, the hide will be open between 0800-1100 on Saturday mornings. All welcome. A member of the group will be on hand to help with identification, to have a chat about local birds and the group. Meet at the hide, w3w: https://w3w.co/albatross.nightlife.laminate

CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO LACK OF WATER IN THE SCRAPE

9th February
Field Meeting
Monday Walk- Langold Lake- Our monthly Monday morning walk
around Langold Lake. Returning to the cafe for sustenance for those
that want to. 1000 main road cafe. Cafe car
park, w3w: https://w3w.co/audible.sank.implanted. Leaders: Geoff & Lyn
Facer.
15th February
Field Meeting

LDV- Lower Derwent Valley (nr York)- Anationally important reserve for a multitude of species occurring in this flood plain. Meet 0700 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted. Or 0815 North Duffield Carrs cp https://w3w.co/square.indulges.tasty Leader: Duncan Bye & Mick Clay.

Further Information: click here

If you plan on meeting the group at the destination, please let the leader know!

9th March
Field Meeting
Monday Walk- Langold Lake- Our monthly Monday morning walk
around Langold Lake. Returning to the cafe for sustenance for those
that want to. 1000 main road cafe. Cafe car
park, w3w: https://w3w.co/audible.sank.implanted. Leaders: Geoff & Lyn
Facer.
22nd March
Field Meeting

Square Bash- A wander around the hot spots of SK58. Meet 0730 at the Loyal Trooper, South Anston, car park, w3w: https://w3w.co/inflation.clinked.unpainted. Leader: Andy Hirst.

13th April
Field Meeting
Monday Walk- Langold Lake- Our monthly Monday morning walk
around Langold Lake. Returning to the cafe for sustenance for those
that want to. 1000 main road cafe. Cafe car
park, w3w: https://w3w.co/audible.sank.implanted. Leaders: Geoff & Lyn
Facer.

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The Loyal Trooper is located on Sheffield Road off the A57, in South Anston. Address; The Loyal Trooper, Sheffield Road, South Anston, South Yorkshire S25 5DT. The meeting room is upstairs above the bar.

Local trips, survey visits, trips further afield including weekend jaunts are planned seasonally. Please check back to this page for updates, or e-mail us .

A group focused on recording the bird life of a single 10km square between Sheffield, Rotherham & Worksop

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