Welcome

This is the website of the Durham Local Group. RSPB local groups are a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people in your area while learning more about birds and wildlife.

We have a full programme of events for 2026 including field and indoor meetings.

We also have a Group page on iNaturalist featuring images taken on our field meetings.  Read our profile and view the images.

About the group

Latest news

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Dates for your diary

14 October 2026

Durham RSPB Local Group Events Programme 2026 Field Meetings On 9th January we will be using private cars, but – to help with planning travel…
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Swift boxes donated to Durham Swift City project

30 March 2026

The Group recently donated Swift boxes and callers to the Durham Swift City project. These have now been officially handed over to Mary-Anne Reilly of…
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From the blog

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Indoor Meeting: ‘Conservation of Willow Tit in Kings Wood’ with John Hubery (Thursday 12 November, 7.30 pm)

14 October 2026

John is an amateur ornithologist, working closely with Coxhoe Parish Council to improve Kings Wood at Quarrington Hill.  While spending time in and around the…
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New Year Outing – Saturday 9 January 2027

14 October 2026

Field meeting (full day), start 9.00 am Our New Year Outing for 2027 will be on Saturday 9th January.  Our New Year Outings are usually on…
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Coffee Morning (Saturday 5 December, 10 am to 12 pm)

14 October 2026

We holding a coffee morning at All Saints Church, Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5LT. All Welcome. The coffee morning will be in…
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Trip report: Saltholme and Teesmouth (22 August 2026)

11 October 2026

Ten members gathered at Saltholme car park on an overcast, but calm, morning.  We made a promising start at the Phil Stead hide, where a…
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