RSPB Winchester & District Local Group

06/08/2026

Join Us for the Great Bustard Group Open Days – 12th & 13th September We are delighted to invite you to two days full of conservation, community, and of course […]

22/07/2026

Fantastic news ! First confirmed sighting of a Puffin fledgling (Puffling) in 30 years on the Dorset coast.

13/07/2026

24/06/2026

Keeping our Skies Alive by Edward Mayor Wednesday 7th October 2026 7.30 pm start New Hall, Wi******er College Doors open at 7.00 for...

19/06/2026

We would like to bring to everyone's attention the start of public consultation today on the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy, which covers the proposed long-term approach to coastal management of this area.

A range of in-person events will take place between June and September, alongside two online webinars. Full details of dates, times, and locations can be found on the attached poster.

These sessions provide an opportunity to:
· Learn more about the proposed long-term approach to coastal management
· Speak directly with members of the Strategy Team
· Share their views and provide feedback on the Draft Strategy

As we all know, this section of coastline is very important to many bird species. Many of you visit the area often and I am sure that like me, you will want to better understand the extent of the coastal management proposals and the planned pathway to their implementation. While each of the coastal management projects outlined in the Strategy will be subject to the relevant planning approval processes in the years to come, the basic concepts for each management area will be based on the pathways outlined in the Strategy documents issued today.

Everything you need to see can be accessed here:
https://www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk/

While HOS is a member of the Stakeholder Advisory Group for this project and will respond to the Draft Strategy proposals, I would encourage all HOS members to engage in the public consultation process to better understand the full implications of this major development.

Thanks

Keith Betton
Chair
Hampshire Ornithological Society

19/06/2026

11/06/2026

House Martin, Hampshire, Nesting, Citizen Science

01/06/2026

We are delighted to have Richie Ainger of Bird Aware Solent join us on Wednesday evening to give us an overview of their work to mitigate bird disturbance and also an update on the winter and summer birds of the Solent. Please do come along if you can, no booking needed.
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Shawford Parish Hall, Pearson Lane, Shawford, Wi******er SO21 2AA. 7.30pm - 9.30pm
£5 cash payable on the door for guests. RSPB Wi******er Group members free.
There will be our usual Raffle with some great prizes and refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval.
Hope to see you there