No wildlife groups in my area. Help please

[Chalk Downlanders]

Iv'e looked but I can not find a wildlife group / club in my area. So it looks like I am going to have to start one.

I have no idea where to start. If anyone here can help me, I would be very greatfull.

Kev
Chairman of my local wildlife club

[ian_g]

Another alternative Kev, would be to join a local photography club. I know it's not necessarily what you're looking for, however, you will encounter like-minded people interested in wildlife, develop your skills as a photographer and more than likely go on club outings to specific places of interest.

The best place to find the closest one to you is probably here: www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk
Go to that link, click on the federation that best applies to you (the link is on the left-hand side) and then take it from there.

Ian G

[Chalk Downlanders]

Originally Posted by ian_g

Another alternative Kev, would be to join a local photography club. I know it's not necessarily what you're looking for, however, you will encounter like-minded people interested in wildlife, develop your skills as a photographer and more than likely go on club outings to specific places of interest.

The best place to find the closest one to you is probably here: www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk
Go to that link, click on the federation that best applies to you (the link is on the left-hand side) and then take it from there.

Ian G

Thanks Ian
Joined my local group last year. Trouble is they have very mixed interests. No doubt a few will join but the majority is arty piccys. I really need the true wildlife buffs to go out on outings and club meets etc.

Kev

[eeyore]

Try the local wildlife trust - they probably have members days and stuff.

[ian_g]

Okay Kev, 'twas always worth the try though. I know what you mean about the arty pics, I'm a culprit of that also, but hey, I enjoy every aspect of photography

Ian G

[harasseddad]

What area are you planning to cover? The Hastings group supposedly covers East Sussex
http://www.escis.org.uk/Entry/View/H...y_Society/7735

Then there's the wildlife trust:
http://www.sussexwt.org.uk/events.htm

and the biodiversity records centre http://www.sxbrc.org.uk/

and there are four local rspb groups in East Sussex:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/england/south...ast_sussex.asp

and then there's this list http://rxwildlife.org.uk/wildlife-groups/

If none of them cover your area, they may have contacts/members in the area who might be interested, and should certainly be able to help with advice on starting up.

[Chalk Downlanders]

Originally Posted by harasseddad

What area are you ........... be able to help with advice on starting up.

Good links. Thanks harasseddad. Nothing quite hits the mark though. The area I would like it to cover is specifically the chalk Downland from Beachy Head to Seaford and inland to Lewes.

Kev

[Oy]

Not 100% what you're looking for but I'm sure you'll find some usefull info on setting something up here...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/createplaces/

[Chalk Downlanders]

Thanks OY. Looks interesting. I'll have a good read later.

Kev

[eeyore]

dont be too picky sticky , you just make life tricky

[Chalk Downlanders]

Originally Posted by eeyore

dont be too picky sticky , you just make life tricky

A poet eh?

I'll make it easy by coming up your way Stick the kettle on, your gonna need it