Welcome to our website

This is the website of the Mansfield 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.

The Mansfield group is open to everyone.  We run a programme of outings to see birds and enjoy nature as well as hosting some brilliant talks on wildlife from some really entertaining expert speakers.

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The Major Oak, Sherwood Forest

25 June 2026

We wanted to update you on the health of the Major Oak in the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, which we manage on a lease from Nottinghamshire County Council. This ancient oak tree…
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The group is sad to report the passing of Lynda Cumberland

9 June 2026

Lynda and her husband Terry with a number of others, were the founding members of the R.S.P.B. Mansfield Local Group exactly 40 years ago this…
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Mansfield Local Group Events for 2026

9 May 2026

Unless otherwise specified, you do not need to be a member of the RSPB (or the local group) to join us on our events, and…
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Springwatch star Jack Baddams Wed 4 Nov

19 March 2026

Naturalist, cameraman and star of BBC Springwatch Jack Baddams will be joining us to talk about his new book Birdtopia, the ultimate bird lover’s companion,…
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From the blog

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Springwatch star Jack Baddams Wed 4 Nov

24 August 2026

Naturalist, cameraman and star of BBC Springwatch Jack Baddams will be joining us to talk about his new book Birdtopia, the ultimate bird lover’s companion,…
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Volunteers wanted

22 February 2026

All the group’s events are arranged and run by volunteers. We are always looking for people to help us out at walks, talks and running…
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New venue for the Mansfield group

9 December 2022

We now have a new venue at the Methodist Church, Big Barn Lane, Mansfield, NG18 3LJ. Our meetings will continue to be on the first…
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