Tuesday 27th March North Staffs RSPB walk.

North Staffs RSPB Tuesday 27th March Bins and Boots Walk - Rudyard Lake 2018 Location: Old Station Car Park, Rudyard. OS Ref: SJ 955578 From Leek take the A523 Macclesfield Road. After 1.5 miles turn left onto the B5331 and after passing under the old railway bridge, turn sharp left up the slope to the car park (free at present but charges may apply). There are no toilets in the car park, but facilities are available at the Dam Head. Latitude/longitude: 53.117954,-2.06771 (Google map) This is a guided walk organised by the North Staffs Group and open to any bird watchers or nature watchers. We will explore the wetland areas below the dam along the feeder and around the River Churnet looking for winter migrants as well as the usual woodland and farmland birds. Kingfishers are also often spotted in this area. There is always a chance of seeing goldeneye, wigeon and other ducks on the reservoir itself. Leader - Ian Woodward Time: 10.00 am Price: Free Telephone: 01782 618152 E-mail: sgeoff31@gmail.com