Welcome to our group website
This is the website of the South Somerset 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.
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Calendar 2023-2024
Indoor Meetings: are held at 7.30pm in the Millennium Hall, Seavington St. Mary, Ilminster, TA19 0GH. Entry fee is £4 for group members, £5 non-group…
Portland Bill and Lodmoor
Bird watching walk: Saturday 21st October 2023 Leader: Steve Chorley Weather The Forecast was for cloudy weather with heavy showers easing in the afternoon. We were…
Field Trip to East Devon Seaton Wetlands Reserve
Sunday 19th March 2023 Leaders: Amanda Acland and Steve Chorley The day was bright and sunny, with a light breeze and temperature of 13C. A…
Avalon Marshes to feature in BBC Wild Isles
The Avalon Marshes (which includes some of the RSPB reserves) will feature in the new BBC Television series, Wild Isles. The RSPB has been involved…
From the blog
Steart Marshes WWT Reserve
Bird Watching Walk Report Sunday 24th September, led by Steve Chorley The weather was grey, overcast and raining at 6.30 am. There had been some heavy…
Evening trip to Ham Wall
22nd June 2023 After another hot day, 26 people gathered at Ham Wall at 7pm for a walk to look for barn owls. Unfortunately, despite staying…
Bird Watching Walk at RSPB Arne
Saturday 17th June 2023 Led by Lynn Osborne Weather Cloudy, changing to sun. Very warm and sultry, despite overnight rain. Light breeze. There was a lot of heat…
Portland and Lodmoor
21st May 2023 Conditions: Bright and sunny; good visibility. Wind 4-5 knots ENE. Temperature 19C. High Tide 08.40 Leader: Steve Chorley. Participants 15 The Bill was busy. Groups of other…