Welcome to SDOS
For everyone with an interest in birds and nature in and around Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex
The Adur Estuary
Our Society
SDOS provides a social focus for birding and related natural history interests in the Shoreham area. We organise monthly winter talks and field trips throughout the year. We engage in local habitat conservation and work with the community. We have a members' email user group and a developing social media presence. Our mission is to maintain and enhance our members' interest in birds and natural habitats, whatever their initial level of expertise.
Photo Credits: Dorian Mason, Tim Holter
Our Meetings
October |
2024 | Meeting Time/ Place | Details |
Thu 10th |
Talk - Saving the Stone Curlew |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Keith Betton |
November |
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Thu 14th |
Talk - Birding in Northern Climes |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Wendy Ball |
August |
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Mon 26th |
Summer bank holiday |
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May |
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Mon 27th |
Spring bank holiday |
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January |
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Wed 1st |
New Year's Day |
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June |
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Wed 19th |
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September |
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T.B.C. |
Minibus Outing - to be confirmed |
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December |
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Thu 12th |
Members' Evening |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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April |
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Fri 18th |
Good Friday |
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August |
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T.B.C. |
Meet 09:00, parking at north end of Thornham Lane (OS:SU757049 ///swept.clean.rails ) Allow at least 4 hours, so bring refreshments. |
Leader: Clive Hope (RA23) |
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December |
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Tue 31st |
Meet 9:30 am in the lay-by car park on the left just before the sailing club by the river, Shoreham Beach. Map Ref: 198/TQ231048 (///goggle.stole.prepped) Distance 1 mile |
Leaders: All (RA01) |
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July |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Mill Hill - Flora and Butterfiles |
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Leaders: Ros Meadow/Richard Allan |
T.B.C. |
10:00am at the car park on Ditchling Road at TQ324084 (///pirate.stump.edge) |
Leader: Peter Whitcomb (RA22) |
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May |
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Thu 30th |
Meet at 7:30 pm at the car park off west side of New Road, South Ambersham Grid Ref: 197 / SU912193 (///qualifier.good.walks) |
We will be looking for nightjar. Bring torch and insect repellent. Leader: Bernie Forbes |
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November |
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Sat 30th |
Field Outing - Hayling Island |
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Leader: Bernie Forbes |
September |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Cissbury Ring |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
June |
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Tue 4th |
Meet in the large National Trust car park on the west side of Tennyson's Lane at 09:00. Map Ref SU920309 (///writers.clinking.play) |
The walk will be in 2 parts so coming back for lunch; total 5 miles. Leader: Bernie Forbes |
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November |
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Sun 17th |
Meet 2:00 pm in Pound Lane, Upper Beeding just before the stables. Some stiles on walk - bring wellies. (OS:198/TQ197111 ///sunset.quote.soaks) Distance 3 miles |
Leader: Terry Goble (RA21) |
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October |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - River Adur Walk |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Goring Gap & Ferring Rife |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
December |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Chidham peninsula |
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Leader: Paul Emmerson/co-Leader |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Brooklands |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
April |
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Mon 21st |
Easter Monday |
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Mon 5th |
Early May bank holiday |
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December |
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Wed 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Thu 26th |
Boxing Day |
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The above dates may change without warning |
All events are subject to change,possibly at short notice. Any such changes will be notified to members by email. RAxx in the event details indicates the risk assessment number, click here for the full list.