Ogston Bird Club

Ogston Reservoir is owned and managed by Severn Trent Water and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The reservoir and surrounding area, with habitats including farmland and woodland, is one of Derbyshire’s premier bird watching sites and is home to Ogston Bird Club. It is an important site for spring and autumn passage migrants and is one of the country’s top inland sites for watching and recording Gull roosts during the winter months. Club members have exclusive access to three well placed observational hides overlooking the reservoir, mud flats and scrapes. There is also a public hide overlooking the Reservoir accessible from the West Bank Public Car Park. A monthly Guided Bird Walk led by volunteer members is held on the first Saturday of every month. Starting at 9.30, the walk is free to members and non-members. The club also runs a full programme of trips further afield throughout the year.

Membership Secretary: Steve Slack

Phone: not available - use email.