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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Outing to Newtimber Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join Terry Goble on a butterfly hunt\, the target species being the Dark Green Fritillary. \nParking: Located off the Saddlescombe Road (the Poynings to Brighton Road) opposite NT Saddlescombe Farm. \nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/amphibian.crew.jumpy \nMap Reference: TQ267121 \nParking is limited to around 15 cars. Please be aware that one edge of the car park is deeply rutted & must be avoided. Participants should take great care when crossing the road. Cross with care and avoid the blind corner. \nConsider car sharing where possible. \nMeeting Point: Meet at the Wildflower Cafe\, which is just across the road from the car park \nPost Code: BN45 7DE \nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/save.lotteries.pimples \nMeet at 10.00 am for a tea or coffee\, or at 10.30 am when we will commence the walk. We will visit for approximately 2.5 hours. The cafe also serves light lunches.Toilets are available here. \nThere are some fairly steep slopes and one stile to negotiate. Stout shoes or walking boots are recommended. Bring drinking water\, a hat and sunscreen. \nGiant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) can give nasty burns to the skin so don’t touch and consider long trousers. \nAlso please be aware that we could encounter adders. \nBirds could include Peregrine\, Raven\, Skylarks & the usual Downland species.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/butterfly-outing-to-newtimber-hill/
LOCATION:Newtimber Hill\, Newtimber Hill\, BN45 7DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Goble":MAILTO:terryx2x@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T221500
DTSTAMP:20260624T093913Z
CREATED:20260624T093748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T093913Z
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SUMMARY:Nightjars at Lavington Common
DESCRIPTION:Park at the NT Lavington Common Car Park \nAdvise clothing appropriate for evening conditions. Sturdy footwear is recommended and long trousers are recommended to protect from the risk of ticks and biting insects. \nBring insect repellent (please do not spray near the group) a torch/ mobile phone and a cold drink.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/nightjars-at-lavington-common/
LOCATION:Lavington Common\, Duncton Common Road\, Duncton\, West Sussex\, GU28 0QL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T091341Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091341Z
UID:18748-1782986400-1783000800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Extravaganza Number 2 to Knepp
DESCRIPTION:We visit the Knepp Estate to search for the Purple Emperor butterfly. Purple Hairstreaks are also possible. \nIt is also very likely that we will see the White Storks that the estate is famous for. The walk is mostly on flat ground; but uneven in parts. Supportive walking shoes are recommended. Either bring lunch or you can eat at the cafe; which has toilets. There are no other toilets at this site. \nIf we have time we can go by car to a nearby semi-ancient woodland; part of the Southwater complex to look for White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary. On route there is a service station for snacks and facilities.   \nPlease be aware that parking charges were recently introduced at Knepp \n £3 for up to 3hours\, £5 for 3 to 10 hours. \nPlease consider car sharing \nMeet at 10.00am outside the entrance to the Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events
URL:https://sdos.org/event/butterfly-extravaganza-number-2-to-knepp/
LOCATION:Knepp Estate\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/purpleemperor.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Goble":MAILTO:terryx2x@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T085542Z
CREATED:20260723T091808Z
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SUMMARY:Outing to Thorney Island
DESCRIPTION:This is our late Summer visit to Thorney Island and never disappoints – usually there is a good chance of Osprey and other summer migrants on early passage south as well as good numbers of wetland species. Allow at least 4 hours\, so bring refreshments. \nMeet 09:00\, parking at north end of Thornham Lane OS:SU757049 \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events
URL:https://sdos.org/event/outing-to-thorney-island/
LOCATION:Thorney Island\, Thornham Lane\, Thorney Island\, Hampshire\, PO10 8DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen & Tim Holter":MAILTO:jenny.holter@sdos.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T093941Z
CREATED:20260722T083351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T093941Z
UID:18870-1788436800-1788444000@sdos.org
SUMMARY:The Adur SSSI\, a walk along the River Adur
DESCRIPTION:A walk alongside the Adur SSSI\, starting at midday from outside Ropetackle Arts Centre .\nThe start of this walk is well served by the number 2 and 700 bus routes. Free  parking and public toilets  are available at Adur recreation ground\, just across the river from Ropetackle.  \nThe walk will be circular and just over two miles and two hours in length. It’s on a flat surface\, sometimes muddy\, and can be cold even in autumn if the weather is inclement. \nTony says “this walk will appeal to beginners\, as we focus on waders and gulls in an array of confusing plumages! There will also be the option of tea/coffee at the end of the walk”.  \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/the-adur-sssi-a-walk-along-the-river-adur-2/
LOCATION:Adur SSSI\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, West Sussex\, BN43 5EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Benton":MAILTO:tonybenton@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T123000
DTSTAMP:20260831T072907Z
CREATED:20260723T092706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T072907Z
UID:18896-1788597000-1788611400@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Cissbury Gallops & Monarchs Way for Autumn Migration
DESCRIPTION:A visit for Autumn Migrants. On past trips these have included Wheatears\, Whinchats\, Yellow Wagtails \,Spotted Flycatchers and Common Redstarts. \nFrom the car park we will walk along the Monarch’s Way & the Gallops. \nMeeting Point: Meet at 08.30 at the lower Car Park on left hand side of road adjacent to Nepcote Green Map Ref 198/TQ127085. Distance 3 miles. \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events \nOrganisers: Tony Letchford & Sue Miles
URL:https://sdos.org/event/cissbury-gallops-monarchs-way-for-autumn-migration/
LOCATION:Cissbury Gallops\, Nepcote Green\, Findon\, Worthing\, West Sussex\, BN14 OSD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Wheatear-1-2021-Mar-29.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Letchford":MAILTO:tonyletchford@yahoo.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T203816Z
CREATED:20260722T083812Z
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UID:18872-1790411400-1790418600@sdos.org
SUMMARY:The Adur SSSI\, a walk along the River Adur
DESCRIPTION:A walk alongside the Adur SSSI\, starting at 8.30AM from outside Ropetackle Arts Centre (Little High Street\, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG). The start of this walk is well served by the number 2 and 700 bus routes. Free parking and public toilets are available at Adur recreation ground\, just across the river from Ropetackle. \nThe walk will be circular and just over two miles and two hours in length. It’s on a flat surface\, sometimes muddy\, and can be cold even in autumn\, if the weather is inclement. \nTony says “this walk will appeal to beginners\, as we focus on waders and gulls in an array of confusing plumages! \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/the-adur-sssi-a-walk-along-the-river-adur-3/
LOCATION:Adur SSSI\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, West Sussex\, BN43 5EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Adur-landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Benton":MAILTO:tonybenton@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T123026Z
CREATED:20260811T065053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T123026Z
UID:18926-1790758800-1790787600@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Minibus outing to Pagham Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Dear SDOS members \nAs the funeral for Clive Hope is at Worthing Crematorium on Wednesday 16th September SDOS Council have decided to postpone the trip to Pagham Harbour so that any members that wish to attend his funeral can do so. \nFor those who wish to make their own way to Pagham please be aware that the trip has been rescheduled to Wednesday 30th September. The minibus from Shoreham is likely to arrive at around 9am so please aim to be at the RSPB visitor centre for then. \nFacilities: Toilets are available at the visitor centre from 9AM. \nThe centre opens at 10AM. Hot drinks and snacks are available here. \nWhat to expect: \nWe will start our birding searching the hedgerows for migratory birds and looking out over Ferry Pool for water birds. We shall then follow the track out to Church Norton\, passing reed-lined pools\, areas of saltmarsh and fields along the way. At Church Norton we will spend time looking out towards Tern Island. \nWe shall have a picnic lunch here\, before walking back along the track towards the visitor centre. The pace will be gentle\, and the total distance will be approximately 4 miles on flat terrain. Leaders will bring scopes to help everyone get good views of any special birds. \nJenny Holter & Dave Phillips will be co-leading the trip. \nIf you would like to go on this outing\, making your own way there\, then please email Jenny Holter at chair@sdos.org \nPlease note that RSPB members can park for free\, otherwise the charge is is £4 for over 4 hours parking. \nRegards \nTony Letchford \nOutdoor Meetings Coordinator \nMinibus Risk Assessment
URL:https://sdos.org/event/minibus-outing-to-pagham-harbour/
LOCATION:Church Norton & RSPB Pagham Harbour\, Chichester\, PO20 9DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Phillips":MAILTO:therealdavidphillips@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20251222T063216Z
CREATED:20251222T063216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T063216Z
UID:18315-1791487800-1791496800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:SDOS Talk - Conserving Wetlands for birds & people
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Alex Hughes – Conserving Wetlands for birds & people. For more information contact Sue Miles memsec@sdos.org
URL:https://sdos.org/event/sdos-talk-conserving-wetlands-for-birds-people/
LOCATION:St Nicolas and St Mary Primary School\, Eastern Avenue\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, BN43 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T141014Z
CREATED:20260828T141014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141014Z
UID:18955-1791795600-1791810000@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Goring Gap/ Ferring Rife
DESCRIPTION:This is our regular visit to Goring Gap visiting the beach and adjacent fields & scrub.\nWe will observe what migrants\, both summer and winter\, are around and with luck there should be good number of gulls to identify on the fields for those who like a challenge!\n\nIf the time & weather permits we will walk on to the Ferring Rife a short walk away.\n\nMeet at 9am at the end of Sea Lane Ferring\nMap Ref: 197/TQ101015\nDist 3 mls.\n\nOrganisers: Chris Lee & Tony Letchford
URL:https://sdos.org/event/goring-gap-ferring-rife-2/
LOCATION:Goring Gap\, Sea Lane\, Ferring\, West Sussex\, BN12 5SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_9498.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Letchford":MAILTO:tonyletchford@yahoo.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260402T081911Z
CREATED:20260402T081911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T081911Z
UID:18612-1794511800-1794520800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:SDOS Talk - Birding around the roof of the world
DESCRIPTION:A Talk by Roger Smith – Birding around the roof of the world. For more information contact Sue Miles at memsec@sdos.org
URL:https://sdos.org/event/sdos-talk-birding-around-the-roof-of-the-world/
LOCATION:St Nicolas and St Mary Primary School\, Eastern Avenue\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, BN43 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Talks_image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T220000
DTSTAMP:20251222T063356Z
CREATED:20251222T063356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T063356Z
UID:18317-1796931000-1796940000@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Members' Evening
DESCRIPTION:Members’ Evening
URL:https://sdos.org/event/members-evening/
LOCATION:St Nicolas and St Mary Primary School\, Eastern Avenue\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, BN43 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T142055Z
CREATED:20260828T141934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T142055Z
UID:18959-1798707600-1798714800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Seasonal Stroll : The Adur SSSI\, a walk along the River Adur.
DESCRIPTION:The walk will be circular and just over two miles and two hours in length. It’s on a flat surface\, sometimes muddy\, and can be cold if the weather is inclement.\n\nTony says “this walk will appeal to beginners\, as we focus on waders and gulls in an array of confusing plumages! ”.\n\nMeet at 10am outside Ropetackle Arts Centre (Little High Street\, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG).\n\nOrganisers: Tony Benton & Steve Lawless\n\nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events
URL:https://sdos.org/event/seasonal-stroll-the-adur-sssi-a-walk-along-the-river-adur/
LOCATION:Adur SSSI\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, West Sussex\, BN43 5EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Adur-landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Benton":MAILTO:tonybenton@icloud.com
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