Hitchin & Letchworth RSPB Local Group have a talk by Martin Johnson on ‘The Search for the Bengal Tiger’ on Friday May 3rd. Martin will tell us about his search for this rare mammal, and also about the other wildlife he saw in India. At The Settlement, Letchworth SG6 4UB, visitors very welcome, £3.

Then on Sunday May 19th we have an all day coach trip to Frensham Common and Ponds. This beautiful area of Surrey with heathland, lakes and woodland hosts some special birds, including woodlark, redstart, tree pipit and Dartford warbler. Local pick ups, £15.50 coach fare, phone Malcolm Ingram (tel 01462 451320) for more info and booking.