Bird song and bluebells at Middleton Woods, Ilkley
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am- Tel: 07778 768719 Call
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Bird song and bluebells walk Middleton Woods is one of the most beautiful bluebell woodlands in Yorkshire and a fantastic place to listen and learn bird song. We’ll start by checking out the River Wharfe for grey wagtail, dipper, kingfisher, sand martins and common sandpiper before heading into the woodland to identify bird song. Bring your camera! Price: £15 per person including refreshments. Transport Transport is available by arrangement from the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds outer ring road from 08:00. What to expect Hills, mud and uneven ground. Only ‘natural’ facilities in the woodland but there are toilets in nearby Ilkley town centre. 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 in case of cold weather. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. You may also need a scarf, gloves, hat, sun screen and insect repellent. 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.
Middleton Woods, Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ linda@startbirding.co.ukBird song and bluebells walk
Tuesday, 9th May at 9:00 to 11:00
Middleton Woods is one of the most beautiful bluebell woodlands in Yorkshire and a fantastic place to listen and learn bird song. We’ll start by checking out the River Wharfe for grey wagtail, dipper, kingfisher, sand martins and common sandpiper before heading into the woodland to identify bird song. Bring your camera!
Price: £15 per person including refreshments.
Transport
Transport is available by arrangement from the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds outer ring road from 08:00.
What to expect
Hills, mud and uneven ground. Only ‘natural’ facilities in the woodland but there are toilets in nearby Ilkley town centre.
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 in case of cold weather. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. You may also need a scarf, gloves, hat, sun screen and insect repellent.
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.