Bird Watching - Halesworth and District

Status:	Active, full but can join waiting list
Group Coordinator:	Bird Watching Group Leader
When:	Monthly on Wednesday mornings 1st Wednesday of the Month, 10.00 am
Venue:	Various Outdoor Venues
Cost:	Occasional car parking or entry fees. Optional pub lunch.

This group has a waiting list so please do get in touch to add your name to the list. You will be invited to join meetings when a space is available. There are enough members interested if anyone could start another group.

WHERE: Various venues, eg Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Dunwich Heath, Wenhaston Common, Iken ...

AIMS: To enjoy the countryside and coast, and observe birds in the company of others, while at the same time improving our knowledge of bird recognition and birdsong through shared expertise.

ACTIVITIES: Meet once a month at various local sites, for approx two hours, some walking involved although we do make use of the hides.
We try to arrange a day trip occasionally with a guide. Opportunity to have a bite to eat for lunch, and where possible we try to share transport.

WHAT YOU NEED: Binoculars and suitable clothing for outdoors, especially in the winter months.

CHARGES: Occasional car parking and entry fees unless a member of RSPB or National Trust.

To contact the Group Leader please click here Bird Watching Group Leader

To see a list of the birds we have seen in recent times, please go to Bird Watching Group - Species Seen.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE RISK ASSESSMENTS

All members of the group, especially the walk leader, need to be familiar with the Risk Assessment Checklist for Bird Watching Group

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