Fleet Lane to Swillington
From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Tel: 07778 768719 Call
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After optional breakfast at 09:00 at Rivers Meet Cafe we’ll take a walk along a section of Fleet Lane to look for newly arrived migrant birds such as chiffchaff and blackcap. We’ll also learn the birdsong of resident birds in the surrounding fields and woodland leading to Lemonroyd Marina and St Aidan’s. Price: £15 per person including guided birdwatching, up-close views of birds through a telescope, a list of birds and refreshments at the end of the walk. Transport available Meet me at 08:00 at the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds ring road if you’d like transport to the breakfast venue. What to expect Easy walking on flat ground but the ground may be muddy in places. There are no hides. Facilities are available at Rivers Meet Cafe. Refreshments are provided at the end of the walk. Note for beginners If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase. What to wear Bring plenty of layers and waterproof clothing. Wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings), fleeces, hat, scarf and gloves. Please wear walking trousers, no jeans please as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story whether it migrates or stays in the UK the time of year when it can be seen the types of habitats preferred by different species how birds adapt to their environment.
Rivers Meet Cafe, Methley linda@startbirding.co.ukAfter optional breakfast at 09:00 at Rivers Meet Cafe we’ll take a walk along a section of Fleet Lane to look for newly arrived migrant birds such as chiffchaff and blackcap. We’ll also learn the birdsong of resident birds in the surrounding fields and woodland leading to Lemonroyd Marina and St Aidan’s.
Price: £15 per person including guided birdwatching, up-close views of birds through a telescope, a list of birds and refreshments at the end of the walk.
Transport available
Meet me at 08:00 at the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds ring road if you’d like transport to the breakfast venue.
What to expect
Easy walking on flat ground but the ground may be muddy in places. There are no hides. Facilities are available at Rivers Meet Cafe. Refreshments are provided at the end of the walk.
Note for beginners
If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase.
What to wear
Bring plenty of layers and waterproof clothing. Wear base layers (thermal vests and leggings), fleeces, hat, scarf and gloves. Please wear walking trousers, no jeans please as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots.
Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story
- whether it migrates or stays in the UK
- the time of year when it can be seen
- the types of habitats preferred by different species
- how birds adapt to their environment.