Hello Everyone,
What a summer it’s been, the heat! I’m very pleased to see some rain; I never thought I would ever say that in England. Ominously though, ‘ The times, they are a changing’.
On Monday 12th September it is our first autumn meeting at 7.30pm in the Sapcote church hall. Paul Bingham will be giving a talk on ‘Birding with a camera’. He is a prominent member of the Derbyshire Ornithological Society. Now we should have the best of both worlds - great photos coupled with good local birding knowledge. Win, win!
Sadly, I have to tell you, that David Abbott a former member of the club, passed away peacefully in his sleep in July. He was a real character, larger than life, who had a great knowledge of his local patch. Always accompanied by his black Labrador at meetings he would make himself comfortable in the corner regularly adding to the discussions. David didn’t want any fuss made at his funeral, however, I think it’s important that we remember his contribution to our club.
Some really good news from this summer is that Ron and Ann’s Little Owls successfully fledged two young. Whatever they’re doing they’re doing it right. 🦉🦉
Well, I’m looking forward to the meeting on Monday and hope to see you there.
Madeleine