Birdwatching Group visit to South Walney Nature Reserve
Walney IslandWith stunning views across Morecambe Bay, South Walney is a fantastic place for bird watching and home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria. Depending on the weather we may also get the opportunity to help the bird observatory with its ringing programme.
Birdwatching Group visit to Rossall Point, Fleetwood
RossallLying at the entrance to Morecambe Bay, and its internationally significant population of wintering wildfowl, Rossall Point sits on a key migration route for seabirds and passerine migrants. This makes it a great vantage point for sea-watching and migrant-spotting
Birdwatching Group Indoor Meeting: ‘Tinamous to Tanagers – the avian diversity of Colombia’
Langcliffe Institute Langcliffe Institute, Langcliffe, North YorkshireGroup member Richard Candeland highlights for us the incredible diversity of birdlife in Colombia, the country with the longest and most varied bird list in the world.
Birdwatching Group Indoor Meeting – ‘Last of its Kind – the demise of the Great Auk’
Langcliffe Institute Langcliffe Institute, Langcliffe, North YorkshireThe sad tale of how we lost the original penguin, Pinguinus impennis - the Great Auk.
Birdwatching Group visit to the Lune valley
Lune valleyThe Lune valley is home to a wide range of resident species and wintering birds. We’ll walk the banks of the River Wenning from Hornby, down to where it meets the Lune, and then along the southern bank of the Lune to Loyn Bridge to see what we can find on the river and in […]
Birdwatching Group visit to Staveley Nature Reserve
Staveley Nature ReserveThis fantastic nature reserve comprises a wide range of habitats including wet woodland, reed swamp, flower-rich wet grassland, hay meadow, woodland, pasture, open water and even arable land. Not surprisingly it is home to a wide range of birds. It has 45 breeding species and is extremely popular with migrants.
Birdwatching Group visit to Semer Water Nature Reserve
Semer WaterNot for nothing is Semer Water known as ‘the pearl of Raydale’. This delightful natural lake, set in a steep-sided glacial valley, is attractive to both ducks and waders (including Curlew, Oystercatcher and Snipe) and much more besides.
Birdwatching Group visit to Grize Dale
Grize DaleLittle-known Grize Dale - on the edge of the Bowland Fells - combines a delightful mix of woodland, moorland and open water habitats, all of which are attractive to birds. Hen Harrier can be seen here as well Red Grouse and a number of woodland species. From Grizedale Bridge we’ll walk down the valley to […]
Birdwatching Group visit to Arnside Knott
Arnside KnottArnside Knott’s blend of limestone grassland and mixed woodland is nationally significant for wildlife, providing a home for a wide range of birds and other animals. It also affords wonderful views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District beyond.