Welcome to SDOS
For everyone with an interest in birds and nature in and around Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex
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 Birdwatching
Click on the map for more information on birdwatching sites in and around our recording area (shaded)
Our Meetings
uk holidays
May |
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Mon 26th |
Spring bank holiday |
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Sat 31st |
We shall start at 9.00 am from the free car park. Location is What3Words:https://what3words.com/roaring.trembles.confinedRisk Assessment:https://www.sdos.org/public/RA46.pdf |
Leader: Tony Benton |
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August |
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Wed 20th |
Meet 09:00, parking at north end of Thornham Lane OS:SU757049 what3words: https://what3words.com/swept.clean.rails. Risk Assessment:https://www.sdos.org/public/RA23.pdf |
Leader: Clive Hope |
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Mon 25th |
Summer bank holiday |
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September |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Sat 6th |
Meet at 08.30 at the top car park adjacent to the Ring from Findon Village & Nepcote. what3words https://what3words.com/attends.mute.months. Risk Assessment: https://www.sdos.org/public/RA24.pdf |
Leader: Clive Hope |
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Sat 20th |
Meet at 09.30 a.m at the car park adjacent to St.Wilfred's church at Church Norton . what3words :https://what3words.com/property.sonic.scribbled. We will then relocate to the RSPB Pagham Harbour visitor centre & Ferry Pool. Risk Assessment :https://www.sdos.org/public/RA28.pdf |
Leader: Bernie Forbes |
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October |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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T.B.C. |
Meet at 8:30 am at the bottom of Sea Lane Ferring. Map Ref: 197/TQ101015 Dist 3 mls. what3 wordshttps://what3words.com/reject.monday.lovely. Risk Assessment:https://www.sdos.org/public/RA03.pdf |
Leader: Clive Hope |
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Thu 9th |
Talk - Seabird City |
7:30pm St Nicolas and St Mary C.E.Primary School, Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 6PE |
A talk by Steve Lovell |
November |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Thu 13th |
7:30pm St Nicolas and St Mary C.E.Primary School, Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 6PE |
A Talk by Roger Smith |
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Sun 23rd |
Meet 1:30 pm in Pound Lane, Upper Beeding just before the stables. Some styles on walk - bring wellies. Map Ref: 198/TQ197111. what3words: ///thrilled.waters.disgraced 3 miles Risk Assessment: https://www.sdos.org/public/RA21.pdf |
Leader: Terry Goble |
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December |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Thu 11th |
7:30pm St Nicolas and St Mary C.E.Primary School, Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 6PE |
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Thu 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Fri 26th |
Boxing Day |
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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.
