RSPB Walsall Local Group: Indoor Meetings

We meet on the third Wednesday every month, except in July and August, when we have a rest, and December, when we meet earlier. Our venue is St Mary's Primary School, Jesson Road, Walsall WS1 3AY (just south of the junction with Mandeville Gardens). Grid reference: SP019977 (here are some maps).

Buses on route 51 (Walsall bus station — Birmingham) pass nearby: alight outside the County Hotel, Birmingham Road, about five minutes walk away (CENTRO have timetables). The school also has a car park.

Doors open at 7pm, for a 7.30 start. Admission costs just £2. Refreshments are served, for a nominal charge.

Our speakers are chosen to appeal to anyone with an interest in birds, be they a beginner or an expert. Non-members are most welcome, though we hope you will consider joining the RSPB, especially if you attend regularly. We look forward to seeing you!

**Programme for 2010**
Date	Speaker & Subject	Details
20 January 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Nick Martin: Discovering Scotland's Western Isles	In this digital presentation Nick describes the Western Isles of Scotland including Skye and the mysterious Outer Hebrides. Images of landscapes and wildlife include everything from Orchids to Eagles.
24 February 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Jim Almond: A Century at Venus Pool	Jim is a keen birder and photographer. He spends most of his leisure time seeking out and photographing birds either in Shropshire or further afield! This is not a History talk but a collection of his favourite images from the reserve. The 'Century' refers to the 100+ species photographed.
17 March 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Rosemary Winnall: Hidden Places, Secret Lives	There are, lurking in our countryside, many thousands of creatures that we rarely ever see, perhaps because they are so small, camouflaged or hiding away. Others come out at night, or are active only for short times each year. Where do we look for them and what are they doing? This talk aims to reveal some of these animals and to share a little of their fascinating lifestyles.
21 April 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Professor Ian Trueman: Flora of Birmingham and the Black Country	The on-going survey of the plants of our area.
19 May 2010 7:30–9:30pm	RSPB Volunteer: Film show	By popular request — a selection of popular films (plus our brief AGM).
16 June 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Local Walk: Chasewater	Our outdoor summer meeting — a gentle stroll. Please wear stout shoes.
15 September 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Jim Winsper: British Bird Populations	Jim has extensive experience of bird surveys, with the West Midland Bird Club and BTO.
20 October 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Paul Wilkinson: The Natural History of West Midlands Canals	Paul works for British Waterways, which owns 2,200 miles of canals and rivers, rich in heritage and now major green corridors cutting through the hearts of industrial and urban Britain. The talk shall be an overview of the rich wildlife that can be found on the canals and reservoirs of the west Midlands, with several species and sites being of European interest and how they all link into the ecosystem.
17 November 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Stephen Welch: Cannock Chase	This 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' is located between Lichfield and Rugeley. Much of the area is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
08 December 2010 7:30–9:30pm	Mike & Anne West: Birds in America	Reminiscences fom a recent trip to the USA.

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