An Introduction to The RSPB, Macclesfield Local Group

The Macclesfield Local Group warmly welcomes new members. You do not have to be a national member or an expert to come along and join any of our activities, as we learn about and enjoy birds and the countryside together.

The Macclesfield Local Group has a full programme of indoor meetings and field trips throughout the year.

Indoor meetings include quality slide shows by some of the country's best wildlife photographers and experts on various wildlife and environmental topics.

The meetings cover many aspects of birdwatching and natural history at home and abroad.

Field trips are by car or coach to well known bird watching areas, as well as walks in the local area. These events are always led by an experienced group member.

The Group is also involved in conservation work on a local RSPB reserve, and in many fund raising and promotional activities.

This web site is designed to give you a taste of these activities.

Enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of birds and the countryside, whilst making new friends, by joining in with the activities of The RSPB, Macclesfield Local Group.

If you would like more details of our group please email or download a joining form by clicking here.

This web site also includes details of where to watch birds and local wildlife in the Macclesfield area. If you know of any other good local sites please send details to

The group also runs an annual garden bird survey. If you would like to take part in this please click here to print a copy of the instruction form and here to print a copy of the survey form. If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader it can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.co.uk/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

We would also like to include up to date records of any rare or unusual birds in our local area. To achieve this will require the records being sent to as soon as possible. If you have a photograph please send this as well. (Please ensure appropriate public access is available to any of the locations). Details will then be recorded in the Latest News section of this website.

Any advertisements, mention of activities arranged by other organisations, other websites or any property not belonging to The RSPB shown on this website are not specifically endorsed by, and are not the responsibility of The RSPB or the Macclesfield Local Group. Likewise, views expressed by contributors to this website are not necessarily those of The RSPB or the Macclesfield Local Group.

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.

The RSPB belongs to BirdLife International, the global partnership of bird conservation organisations.

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