Events
STOKE-ON-TRENT - Lecture, Trinidad & Tobago Home of the Hummingbird
Wednesday 20th November 2024
Hummingbirds have always fascinated me and my dream to one day photograph them finally came true in November 2013 and since on further visits leading trips for birders and photographers alike.
This lecture gives you not only some lovely images of these little jewels, but some fascinating facts about some of the smallest birds in the world.
For camera clubs, I'll go into more detail on how to get photographs of such a tricky subject.
Besides the Hummingbirds, Trinidad & Tobago has some wonderfully colourful bird life and also plays host to some of the birds we watch in disbelief on the TV documentaries, like the Bell Bird, Oilbirds and Manikins.
This lecture has plenty of great images from Honeycreepers at the famous Asa Wright Centre in Trinidad, to the majestic Tropic Birds of Little Tobago island.
If you have been thinking of visiting, this talk may just make up your mind to book your trip.
The lecture also includes film with sound of some species, so a very entertaining show.
To be held on behalf of North Staffs local RSPB group, at North Staffordshire Conf. Centre/medical Institute, Hartshill Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7NY
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, non members welcome.
For more details follow the link below.
North Staffs RSPB
KIDDERMINSTER - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Thursday 21st November 2024
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Kidderminster Horticultural Society, at Holy Innocents Community Centre, at the junction of Stourport Road and Sutton Park Rd, Kidderminster. DY11 6LA.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
KIDDERMINSTER HS
NUNEATON - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Thursday 16th January 2025
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Nuneaton Bird Club, at Chilver's Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Rd, Nuneaton. CV11 4LU
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
NUNEATON BC
IRCHESTER - Digital Image Lecture - Around the world in 3650 days
Tuesday 21st January 2025
To mark the 10th anniversary of launching Experience Nature, Ashley has put together this talk celebrating some of the stunning wildlife that he has shared with his groups over this time.
You'll be visiting the diverse Islands of Galapagos, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and several European countries, including all corners of the British Isles.
Not only does this talk contain many top quality images of this planets diverse wildlife, but as ever will be delivered in Ashleys light hearted but informative way. Hear stories about close encounters with Grizzly Bears in Canada, searching for Ant Pittas in Ecuador and looking Palm Civets in the eye in Sri Lanka.
Certainly a diverse and entertaining talk to suit any audience.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Rushden & District Photographic Society, Irchester Village Hall, School Road, Irchester, Northants, NN29 7AW.
Arrive 7.30pm onwards for a 8pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
RUSHDEN PS
RAUNDS - Digital Image Lecture - Great British Birds
Thursday, 20th February 2025
Arctic terns circumnavigate the globe to breed on our glorious land; did you know 68% of the worlds Gannet population choose to breed on our shores?
Stories about these, the winners and losers of climate change, record breakers and just those special birds we all love, are included in this talk packed with great images of many of our personal favourites.
To be held at Saxon Hall, Raunds, Thorpe Street, NN9 6LT. On behalf of Mid Nene local RSPB group.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.30pm start.
For more details follow the link below;
MID NENE RSPB
SOLIHULL - Digital Image Lecture - Wonderful Winter Wildlife
Thursday 6th MARCH 2025
Whatever the British winter throws at us, we always have some incredible wildlife around us to help us through to the warmer months.
The British Isles plays host to many birds during this season, with huge numbers of wildfowl arriving and wading birds putting on spectacular shows with flocks of thousands filling the skies around the coast.
The winter Thrushs, Waxwings and other visitors add colour to chilly days and we can attract these and other visitors to the garden as the temperatures drop outside.
This talk will hopefully give a solution the the winter blues and encourage you out and about to explore what special wildlife we have close by.
To be held at Bentley Heath Community Hall, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull B93 9BQ, on behalf of Solihull local RSPB group.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
SOLIHULL RSPB
SHOREHAM - Lecture - Jewels of The Gambia
Thursday 13th March 2025
For some time people have been visiting The Gambia for the wonderful bird life it has to offer. Ashley has captured the beauty of many of these species and indeed has lead photographic holidays here since 2011.
Moving forward tours are available for Birdwatchers and Photographers, with Ashley at the helm of each. This talk shows the sort of views possible on a trip to The Gambia, with a wide variety of birds, in some great habitats, ranging from fresh marsh and tidal creeks, to forest and open scrub. So if you are thinking of a visit to the Gambia, or just want to enjoy some lovely shots of some spectacular birds, pull up a chair and enjoy.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Shoreham District Ornithological Society, at St Nicolas & St Mary C.E. Primary School, Shoreham BN43 6PE.
Arrive 7pm for a 7.30pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
SHOREHAM OS
KNUTSFORD - Digital Image Lecture - Vibrant Sri Lanka
Friday 28th March 2025
Vibrant, diverse, beautiful... whichever way you choose to describe this amazing little country, it's very hard to do it justice with just pictures. However, this talk will give you an insight into the prolific wildlife of Sri Lanka.
With such varied habitats and landscape, from lush forest, to arid salt lakes, it's no wonder this country holds such wonders. Blue Whales, Leopards, Elephants, hundreds of bird and butterfly species, many of which occur only here.
We will take a journey with Ashley to many of the top locations and discover the wildlife to be found at each, so bring your sunglasses, it's going to be a colourful one.
This talk is to be held at Jubilee Hall, 18 - 24 Stanley Road, Knutsford WA16 0GP, on behalf of Knutsford Ornithological Society.
7.15pm for an 8pm Start, non members welcome.
KNUTSFORD OS
MAIDSTONE - Digital Image Lecture - Home of the Hummingbird
Thursday 17th July 2025
Hummingbirds have always fascinated me and my dream to one day photograph them finally came true in November 2013.
This lecture gives you not only some lovely images of these little jewels, but some fascinating facts about some of the smallest birds in the world.
For camera clubs, I'll go into more detail on how to get photographs of such a tricky subject.
Besides the Hummingbirds, Trinidad & Tobago has some wonderfully colourful bird life and also plays host to some of the birds we watch in disbelief on the TV documentaries, like the Bell Bird, Oilbirds and Manikins.
This lecture has plenty of great images from Honeycreepers at the famous Asa Wright Centre in Trinidad, to the majestic Tropic Birds of Little Tobago island. If you have been thinking of visiting, this talk may just make up your mind to book your trip.
The lecture also includes film with sound of some species, so a very entertaining show.
To be held at Grove Green Community Hall, 10 Penhurst Close, Grove Green, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5BT. On behalf of Maidstone local branch of the RSPB
The talk starts at 7.30pm.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
MAIDSTONE RSPB
WEST KIRBY - Digital Lecture - Trinidad & Tobago, Home of the Humming
Thursday 24th July 2025
Hummingbirds have always fascinated me and my dream to one day photograph them finally came true in November 2013 and since on further visits leading trips for birders and photographers alike.
This lecture gives you not only some lovely images of these little jewels, but some fascinating facts about some of the smallest birds in the world.
For camera clubs, I'll go into more detail on how to get photographs of such a tricky subject.
Besides the Hummingbirds, Trinidad & Tobago has some wonderfully colourful bird life and also plays host to some of the birds we watch in disbelief on the TV documentaries, like the Bell Bird, Oilbirds and Manikins.
This lecture has plenty of great images from Honeycreepers at the famous Asa Wright Centre in Trinidad, to the majestic Tropic Birds of Little Tobago island.
If you have been thinking of visiting, this talk may just make up your mind to book your trip.
The lecture also includes film with sound of some species, so a very entertaining show.
To be held on behalf of Wirral Bird Club, at Bridget’s Centre, St Bridget’s Lane, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 3JT.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, non members welcome.
For more details follow the link below.
WIRRAL BC
READING - Digital Image Lecture - Jewels of the Gambia
Tuesday 9th September 2025
For some time people have been visiting The Gambia for the wonderful bird life it has to offer. Ashley has captured the beauty of many of these species and indeed has lead photographic holidays here since 2011. Moving forward tours are available for Birdwatchers and Photographers, with Ashley at the helm of each.
This talk shows the sort of views possible on a trip to The Gambia, with a wide variety of birds, in some great habitats, ranging from fresh marsh and tidal creeks, to forest and open scrub. So if you are thinking of a visit to the Gambia, or just want to enjoy some lovely shots of some spectacular birds, pull up a chair and enjoy.
To be held at The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU, on behalf of Lichfield LOCAL RSPB GROUP.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
LICHFIELD RSPB
POWICK, WORCESTER - Digital Image Lecture - Shetland to Scilly
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Take a journey with Ashley around the British Isles as he shares with you the wonderful images of the birds he has captured along the way. Starting with Puffins in Shetland and finishing up with the odd rarity found on the Isles of Scilly, you will have clocked up a fair few miles from the comfort of your seat by the end of the night, but will have seen well over 100 species. A musical montage rounds of a very entertaining talk.
To be held on behalf of Worcester & Malvern local RSPB group. To be held at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4RT.
Doors open from 7pm and the evening starts at 7.30pm. Non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
WORCS RSPB
SHREWSBURY - Digital Image Lecture - Crane Spotting..
Tuesday 28th October 2025
Spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
This talk is to be held on behalf of Shropshire local RSPB group, at Bayston Hill Memorial Hall, Lyth Hill Rd, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0DR.
Arrive 6:45pm onwards for a 7.15pm Start, non members welcome.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
SHROPSHIRE RSPB
SOUTHPORT - Digital Image Lecture - Wonderful Winter Wildlife
Friday, 12th December 2025
Whatever the British winter throws at us, we always have some incredible wildlife around us to help us through to the warmer months.
The British Isles plays host to many birds during this season, with huge numbers of wildfowl arriving and wading birds putting on spectacular shows with flocks of thousands filling the skies around the coast.
The winter Thrushs, Waxwings and other visitors add colour to chilly days and we can attract these and other visitors to the garden as the temperatures drop outside.
This talk will hopefully give a solution the the winter blues and encourage you out and about to explore what special wildlife we have close by.
To be held at Lord Street West Church 5 Lord Street West PR8 2BH. On behalf of Southport local RSPB group.
Arrive 7pm onwards for a 7.45pm start.
For more details follow the link below;
SOUTHPORT RSPB
MARPLE, STOCKPORT - Digital Image Lecture - Crane Spotting
Thursday 16th March 2026
Spring each year sees Lake Hornborgan in Sweden, play host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles to be witnessed in Europe, with in excess of 20,000 Common Cranes flocking here to feed, before dispersing to breed in Northern Europe. These majestic birds pair up here and can be seen performing there energetic courtship dances among the masses.
Large numbers of other wildfowl remain to breed around the lake including Whooper Swans, Pintail, Wigeon and various Geese. But this area is also well blessed with Grebes, Red-necked, Slavonian, Little & Great-crested breed here, with Black-necked passing through at this time.
This talk will show you what a 'must visit' destination this is, offering not only the amazing sights and sounds of the Cranes, but other special bird species like, Black Grouse, Capercaillie, Black Woodpecker, Eagle Owl and Hawfinch, plus mammals to include Beaver, Red Squirrel and Moose.
The talk is to be held on behalf of High Peak local RSPB group, at Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Marple. SK6 6BA.
Doors open from 7.00pm and the talk starts at 7:30pm.
Follow the link below for further details. No booking required.
HIGH PEAK RSPB