The 2026 Hertfordshire Bird Conference will take place from 2pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026 at Affinity Water, Tamblin Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EZ. 

Everyone is welcome, entry is £5 and includes refreshments

2:00     Welcome and 2025 Report – Rupert Evershed, Chair, Herts Bird Club

            Affinity Water update on the water situation in Hertfordshire  – Alister Leggatt

2:15     Swift Conservation in Hertfordshire - Graham Knight, Herts Bird Club

2:55     BTO Update - Martin Ketcher and Murray Orchard

3:10     Break

3:40     2025, What did you miss? Review of the Birds of the Year - Graham Knight, Herts Bird Club

4:00     Birds in Greenspaces - Jess Stokes, British Trust for Ornithology 

4:35     Your sightings, the journey of a bird record - Alex Waechter, Herts Environmental Records Centre

4:50     Open panel forum - have your say and help shape the future of Herts Bird Club, notably we would like your views on the website.

            Please feel free to submit questions or views in advance to birdclubchair@hnhs.org

5:05     2024 Bird Photo of the Year Result - Tom Speller

5:15     Competition results and raffle draw

5:25     Closing Remarks - Rupert Evershed, Chair, Herts Bird Club

5:30     Conference ends