Bird Meetings and Events
Sun 07 Jun 2026 (9.30am)
Heartwood forest walk
In early June the forest is buzzing with summer wildlife attracted to the wildflower meadows and nesting birds are actively feeding their hungry offspring. Meet at Heartwood Forest car park. Nearest postcode: AL4 9DQ.
Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group
Wed 17 Jun 2026 (9.45am)
Therfield Heath walk
For farmland birds, spring migrants and butterflies. Meet in the Royston Heath Sports Centre car park. Postcode SG8 5BG. (T).
Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group
Wed 15 Jul 2026 (9.45am)
Broxbourne Woods and Heath walk
. A wander through this area is excellent for butterflies, dragonflies and other insects. Meet at 9.30am Free parking at Broxbourne Woods West car park. Postcode SG13 8NZ.
Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group
HNHS News
The Hertfordshire Naturalist 2026 – contributions sought
Stuart Warrington, editor of the Hertfordshire Naturalist, is looking for for contributions to the 2026 edition.
These can be articles or observations or photos about the wildlife, habitats or geology of the county. We are happy to look at a range of content and styles, so please do consider making a contribution to our long-running journal.
Website Upgrade
The HNHS and Bird Club management committees are working together to redevelop and upgrade the HNHS and Bird Club websites. The project is currently in the early planning stages and, as part of this, we would like users of the websites to provide feedback on the websites to help us understand what needs improving via two short surveys linked below. All feedback received will be collated and reviewed during the planning process.
Please provide feedback on the HNHS website here.
Please provide feedback on the Bird Club website here.
How to help Swifts – the 2026 Herts Bird Conference
The 2026 Hertfordshire Bird Conference attracted a full house of HNHS/Bird Club members and friends on Saturday 7 March to hear fascinating talks on Swift conservation, birds in urban greenspaces and the 'journey' of a bird record submitted through the Bird Club website.
Videos of all the main presentations can be found on the HNHS YouTube channel
Swifts are our fastest bird in level flight and famously only land when nesting. They otherwise feed, drink, sleep and mate on the wing.