Budding Birders Free Autumn Bird Walk
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Are you completely new to birding? Then join us for this free guided bird walk funded by the Chesil & Fleet partnership
Join us for a guided bird walk to spot some of the autumn birds found along Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon.
This event is suitable for complete beginners to birdwatching
Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great diversity of wildlife and their associated habitats.
Throughout the walk we will aim to spot as many species of birds as possible and following a falling tide, offers the best chance to see some of our wader species, including dunlin, ringed plover and oystercatchers. There may be brent geese returning for the winter, and possibly birds of prey hunting the mudflats. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and more information about the nature reserve will be given throughout the walk.
The walk will start at 10:30 and will last for approximately 1 hour. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.
Please bring with you binoculars and if you have a telescope, that may be useful too. We do have a very limited number of binoculars to borrow and there will also be use of a telescope.
Sturdy footwear (eg walking boots) is recommended as we will be going over some uneven ground, and as the site is fairly exposed please bring plenty of warm clothing and waterproofs just in case! Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted.
There is a large council-owned pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre. Please note, parking charges are not included in the event ticket cost.
If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is opposite Ferrybridge. If travelling from Portland direction the closes stop is outside Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.
Join us for a guided bird walk to spot some of the autumn birds found along Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon.
This event is suitable for complete beginners to birdwatching
Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great diversity of wildlife and their associated habitats.
Throughout the walk we will aim to spot as many species of birds as possible and following a falling tide, offers the best chance to see some of our wader species, including dunlin, ringed plover and oystercatchers. There may be brent geese returning for the winter, and possibly birds of prey hunting the mudflats. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and more information about the nature reserve will be given throughout the walk.
The walk will start at 10:30 and will last for approximately 1 hour. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.
Please bring with you binoculars and if you have a telescope, that may be useful too. We do have a very limited number of binoculars to borrow and there will also be use of a telescope.
Sturdy footwear (eg walking boots) is recommended as we will be going over some uneven ground, and as the site is fairly exposed please bring plenty of warm clothing and waterproofs just in case! Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted.
There is a large council-owned pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre. Please note, parking charges are not included in the event ticket cost.
If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is opposite Ferrybridge. If travelling from Portland direction the closes stop is outside Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.
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Where is it happening?
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Portland, Chesil Beach Cafe, Weymouth, DT4 9, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherDorset Wildlife Trust
