Zoom Talks Programme 2025-26
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MBS Membership covers the September - June programme each year.
It costs £15 to become a full member of the Marylebone Birdwatching Society for the September - June season.
The Sept 2025 - June 2026 programme is posted on the relevant pages.
This season's seven talks and Christmas Quiz are again all to be held on Zoom. The talks are FREE but for MBS members only.
This season the Zoom link will again be sent in an email from MailChimp to all Members who have indicated Zoom Talks among their "interests". If you didn't specify when you joined/renewed for this season, you can "update your preferences" using the link at the bottom of the monthly Enews or email birdsmbs@yahoo.com.
Friday 12 September 2025 7pm on Zoom
Discovering Scotland's Western and Northern Isles with Nick Martin
Nick Martin, the founder of "All Things Wildlife", is a naturalist on a mission to enthuse as many people as he can about wildlife and the great outdoors. With a lifelong passion for nature and the countryside Nick has forged a long career in conservation working for several wildlife organisations including the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts. He also works and volunteers for others including the National Trust, Canals and Rivers Trust and The Mammal Society. In addition, Nick is an accomplished wildlife photographer and a regular on the speaker circuit.
Speaker's website
The talk will followed by the 44th MBS AGM. Last year's AGM Agenda and minutes are on Documents page of the website.
Friday 17 October 2025 7pm on Zoom
Panama and Rainforest Stories with Paul Collins
Paul is an award-winning nature photographer and guide from London. He has won many awards including British Wildlife Photography Awards and Bird Photographer of the Year. His images often feature birds in low light and minimalist landscapes. He also works in television, co-producing documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery Network. He gave us a wonderful presentation in 2024 on Svalbard and we are delighted to have him back to talk about a warmer clime this time.
Speaker's website
Friday 21 November 2025 7pm on Zoom
Hampstead Heath Birding with Reuben Braddock
If you want to know anything about birding on Hampstead Heath then Reuben is the person to ask.
He has a vast knowledge of what birds have been sighted on there and when. He has records going back over many years and will give us an indication of whether we can be optimistic for birdlife on the Heath in the future or not. He reports on Hampstead Heath sightings to eBirders and London Bird Club Wiki.
Friday 19 December 2025 7pm on Zoom
Christmas Quiz Gaye Henson presents the now traditional fun and informative evening.
Friday 16 January 2026 7pm on Zoom
Speyside Wildlife talk with Roy Atkins - Oland
Roy is a very experienced and knowledgeable leader and guide on Speyside Wildlife trips. Oland is the second largest Swedish Island situated in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Smaland and connected by a bridge. It has been designated as an IBA (Important Bird Area) by BirdLife International. Roy will tell us what to expect from a visit to Oland and why it is called a birders paradise.
Speaker's website. This is link to Autumn trips to Oland. There's also a Spring 2026 trip to Oland and much more information about Speyside Wildlife on the website.
Friday 20 February 2026 7pm on Zoom
TBA
Friday 27 March 2026 7pm on Zoom
The Magic of Migration with Linda Jenkinson
Linda is based in Leeds and runs classes online, outdoors and in the classroom to introduce people to birding. She gave us a talk in 2023 on Bird biology as seen by the birdwatcher.
Speaker's website
Friday 17 April 2026 7pm on Zoom
TBA
Earlier this season
Coach Outings
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Local Outings
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