The RSPB has transformed former carrot fields into wetlands supporting Kingfishers, Bittern and Cranes. We should also see the likes of Hobbys, chasing dragonflies, and Marsh Harriers. Station Rd., Lakenheath, Brandon, Thetford, Suffolk IP27 9AD Facilities: Visitor Centre
This Nottinghamshire site is a former quarry which is being returned to nature. There are reedbeds and woodlands aplenty. Bittern is the target bird No facilities but a good garden centre nearby
Good time to observe migrating birds that have made it across the North Sea. We would hope to see birds in the hands at the Ringing Station. Café & toilet facilities
RSPB HQ has extensive grounds with a variety of birds to see. Café & toilet facilities
South Lincolnshire is our destination for the final outing of the year.
Keeping it local for the short winter days, we’ll take a walk around Fineshades where we should see woodland birds and raptors overhead. Facilities: Café & toilets. We will then check out waders, ducks & geese on Eyebrook reservoir and test our Gull knowledge as they return to roost on the water before dusk. Fineshade […]
One of the RSPB flagship reserves in one of the best birding counties. The diversity of habitat should guarantee a good variety of birds. Café & toilets. Titchwell PE31 8BB
Since a previous visit in 2017, more former quarry land has been handed over to the RSPB to rewild an additional area of this interesting reserve. The first of our Spring migrants should have returned by this later than usual monthly trip. There are no facilities on the reserve but a café is nearby Collingham […]
Situated in the Upper Nene Valley near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, this reserve with its low-lying gravel islands will attract waders and is good for wintering waterfowl. Mature hedgerows harbour Tree Sparrows and we may see the early winter visitors such as Siskin, Fieldfare and Redwings too. Visitor Centre with café & toilet facilities NN29 7TD
A good mix of pools, reedbeds, grassland and woodland provide habitat for a variety of birds. Kingfishers are regularly spotted. Visitor Centre with toilet facilities CV3 3GW