Welcome to our website

This is the home of the Stockport RSPB  Local Group.

We are the face and voice of the RSPB in Stockport and southern Greater Manchester

RSPB Local Groups provide a perfect way to meet people with similar interests in natural history in a relaxed atmosphere.

You do not need to belong to the RSPB to take part in our indoor or outdoor meetings.

For more information about the group, visit the About Us page. To find out about our forthcoming events, use the news and blogs links below.

 

 

About the group

Latest news

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Leighton Moss, Sunday 27th Sept.

5 October 2026

Four of us visited Leighton Moss on Sunday – a great day in many ways. We saw at least 7 bearded tits just after 9.30am,…
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Conwy trip report Sunday 20th September 2026

22 September 2026

We gathered in Stockport to arrange car sharing before setting off for the 80 mile trip to RSPB Conwy. It was a day perfect for…
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** NEW ** – Outdoor Meetings for 2027

13 September 2026

January Sunday 24th Pre-Big Garden Birdwatch – Woodbank Park, Offerton, SK1 4JR February Sunday 21st The Wirral – Burton Mere Wetlands / Hoylake CH64 5SF…
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INDOOR MEETINGS – 2027

4 September 2026

11th January 2027 Paul Hill – ‘Icelandic Birding’                              In 2025 Paul made three visits to Iceland as a Guest Lecturer for Fred Olsen Cruise…
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From the blog

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RSPB Stockport Coach Trip to WWT Slimbridge – 15th Feb

21 February 2026

The weather on the day was mixed and the forecast not encouraging. There were a few cancellations on the day for various reasons which left…
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40 Years a member!

10 November 2025

We were delighted to hear recently from Diane Duff on the 40th anniversary of her joining the group. Her loyal membership and commitment to to Group…
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Outdoor Events 2025

9 July 2025

The Group is organising a number of outdoor events . SEPTEMBER Sunday 21st — Pennington Flash — Car Trip – meet at Caroline Street car…
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Guidance if you find an injured bird

8 April 2024

Our RSPB Stockport local group predominantly organises indoor talks and outdoor activities for people who are interested in nature. We do not have the facility…
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