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
July |
2024 | Meeting Time/ Place | Details |
Wed 24th |
Leader: Terry Goble. The walk to the site is along a good path; but is uneven in parts. At the site we will be negotiating fairly steep sided valleys. Good strong boots and walking poles if required. You will need to bring lunch as there are no amenities or facilities in this location. After that we can visit Anchor Bottom (TQ197094; ///model.swims.snoozing) stopping at the Holmbush centre. Here again we will be traversing steep sided valleys. At both sites adders are present. They normally disappear before we can approach. However on cooler days they may be sluggish and should be treated with caution. (RA44) (RA20) |
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August |
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Wed 21st |
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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Mon 26th |
Summer bank holiday |
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September |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Minibus Outing - to be confirmed |
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T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Cissbury Ring |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
October |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - Goring Gap & Ferring Rife |
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Leader: Clive Hope |
T.B.C. |
Field Outing - River Adur Walk |
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Leader: Tony Benton |
Thu 10th |
Talk - Saving the Stone Curlew |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Keith Betton |
November |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
Thu 14th |
Talk - Birding in Northern Climes |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
by Wendy Ball |
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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Sat 30th |
Field Outing - Hayling Island |
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Leader: Bernie Forbes |
December |
2024 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
Details |
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 |
Thu 12th |
Members' Evening |
7:30pm - St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE |
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Wed 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Thu 26th |
Boxing Day |
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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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January |
2025 |
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Wed 1st |
New Year's Day |
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April |
2025 |
Meeting Time/ Place |
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Fri 18th |
Good Friday |
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Mon 21st |
Easter Monday |
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May |
2025 |
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Mon 5th |
Early May bank holiday |
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Mon 26th |
Spring bank holiday |
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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.
