Learn about one of the most enigmatic bird species, the common swift, and what goes on in their nests hidden under eaves and roof tiles. You’ll see courtship behaviour, nesting and chick development and learn about the challenges that this amazing species faces on both its migration and return home.
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It’s Migfest time and Start Birding will be exhibiting again at this fantastic annual event set in Kilnsea and nearby Spurn Point. Come and find out about the latest research in bird migration and attend lots of walks and talks.I’ll be leading a Wader ID walk for beginners’ event with
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The late summer months are a quiet time for birdsong but a good time to start learning bird calls. In September we will be able to hear communication calls from tits, finches thrushes, great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, treecreeper and goldcrest. With luck we may also be able to see house
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Enjoy a summer visit to the Ure Valley and visit both Nosterfield Nature Reserve and quarry. Look for returning yellow wagtail, waders and wildfowl and resident little and barn owl. We’ll also focus on dragonflies, butterflies and wildflowers. Price £35 per person including 4 hours of guided birdwatching, close-up views through
Continue readingAfter an optional breakfast from 08:45 we’ll birdwatch at the little known Letchmire Pastures in Allerton Bywater from 10:00 to noon. There will be a wide range of birds to look for such as little grebe, yellowhammer, buzzard and ring-necked parakeet and hopefully we’ll be able to see dragonflies and
Continue readingThis is the first time I’ve combined Timble Ings and Fewston Reservoir in one visit. These wonderful areas of the Washburn Valley host many breeding birds including tree pipit, crossbill, siskin, redpoll, goldcrest, tawny owl, little owl, kingfisher, warblers and breeding waders. We’ll also look for dragonflies and butterflies along
Continue readingAfter optional breakfast from 09:00, we’ll head for Swillington Ings to look at the birds on Astley Lake before checking out the nearby woodland between the River Aire and the Aire and Calder Navigation. Birdwatching starts at 10:00. We’ll look for lapwing, shelduck, common tern and kingfisher. Contact me for
Continue readingAfter optional breakfast from 09:00, we’ll explore this small lake and adjoining farmland between St Aidan’s and Fairburn Ings. Birdwatching starts at 10:00. We’ll look for yellowhammer, tree sparrow, reed bunting and water birds on the lake and River Aire and listen for the elusive cuckoo. Contact me for breakfast
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Another chance to learn about one of the UK’s most enigmatic bird species, the swift. You’ll be able to watch these amazing birds at their colony both from outside and inside the nest, by way of webcams, and find out all about their nesting and migratory habits. Price Free event.
Continue readingAnother chance to learn about one of the UK’s most enigmatic bird species, the swift. You’ll be able to watch these amazing birds at their colony both from outside and inside the nest, by way of webcams, and find out all about their nesting and migratory habits. Price Free event
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