About us

 

Would you like to do something for birds? Would you like to watch and learn about birds as part of an enthusiastic group of like-minded people? If you would, please join us!

 

We are an active, friendly group of birdwatchers from beginners to experts. We have a packed programme of conservation projects to get involved in along with meetings, birding walks, day trips, and birding holidays.

 

To view our February to June 2026 programme, and find out about upcoming events, please click here.

 

We run several conservation projects across Worcestershire and encourage members to join in:

 

Hallow Fields

We have teamed up with the Malvern Hills District Council to create a nature reserve from 45 acres of intensively farmed flood plain. We are planting an orchard, species rich grassland and hedges, and/or you could get involved with the surveys conducted on site.

 

Croome Court

We have planted and coppiced a large number of hazel trees at Croome. We have also built deer guards to help protect the young trees.

 

University of Worcester

We have converted 7 acres of unused playing fields into a bird seed crop and rewilded area.

 

Sand Martins

In partnership with the Canal and River Trust and the Worcester Environmental Group we have put three artificial sand martin boxes on the banks of the River Severn, members can help ring the nestlings.

 

Swifts and Owls

We put up Swift boxes and Barn Owl boxes across the county. We would encourage local homeowners and farmers to get in touch if you interested in installing boxes on your property.

 

Schools

We are linked to multiple local primary schools, secondary schools and colleges, with active participation for members showing nature to children.

 

Bird Surveys and Working Parties

We help Wildgoose Rural Training Nature Reserve and The Heart Of England Forest with bird surveys and land management working parties. We also help feed one of the last remaining flocks of Corn Buntings in Worcestershire.

 

All members are welcome to get involved in our conservation projects and help Worcestershire’s birds.

 

Indoor Meetings

Our indoor evening meetings take place once a month (September to May) at Powick Parish Hall or, in mid-winter, via Zoom.

The meetings cover a wide range of bird related topics, local and international. We update everyone on our projects, and provide information on how you can get involved.

We make sure anyone attending for the first time has the opportunity to meet club members and learn about what we do.

 

Birding Walks

We have monthly birding walks led by a group member, they usually take a morning, and again new members are always made welcome. To view our current walks, please click here. Our walks book out quickly, so please check ahead to ensure there are places.

 

Trips to Reserves

Our monthly day trips, by coach or minibus, to premier bird reserves within 2-3 hours of Worcester, give members great opportunities to see a wide range of species not usually found in our area. New members are given the opportunity to join the trip leaders or other club members for the day.

 

Birding Holidays

WAMBC (Worcester & Malvern Bird Club) is an independent travel company set up to organise and run birding holidays exclusively for Local RSPB Group members. Beginner or Expert, you will be welcome.

 

If you would like to join our Local Group and take full advantage of the benefits of membership

please contact Catherine Lees, our Membership Secretary, at: membership@worcestermalvernrspb.org.uk

 

Meeting Times and Costs

Second Wednesday of the month (September to May), 7.30pm start

Admission £3.00, students £1, children free.

 

Meeting Place

Powick Parish Hall, Powick, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4RT

 

Committee Posts

Nick Skilbeck: Leader

Janet Jones: Deputy Leader

Andy Cox: Treasurer

Simon Evans: Secretary

 

Anne Chisholm

Marie Kedward

John Medlock

Craig Wright

Fran Doidge

Catherine Lees

Shelagh Norton