birds

Taster session: The RSPB's Birdwatching for beginners at Dart's Farm

Event Date: 
03/11/2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0QH

Thursday 3 November 6.30 pm-8.30 pm Price: RSPB members free, non-members £10. (Become an RSPB member on the night and your £10 will be reimbursed.)

Booking essential

Come and enjoy a taster session - discover why the 'Birdwatching for Beginners' course is so popular.

This evening's session is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the wonderful world of birds and have birdwatching demystified. It's a perfect opportunity to find out more about this respectable, well-liked course that is run regularly at Darts Farm by our volunteer, Chris Lee.

This...

RSPB Half-Term Halloween Spooky Stroll!

Event Date: 
30/10/2016 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Venue: 
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham EX3 0BG

Make your half term break memorable! On the night before Halloween, are you brave enough to join us for an evening walk along the marsh? As the sun sets, we will begin our walk, searching for bats, frogs, insects and other creatures of the night. Bring warm clothes and a torch and prepare for a wild night! Cost: RSPB Wildlife Explorers free, child non-member £3, Adult £1 - payable on the day at the start of the event. Booking essential - but tickets are not required as we will have a list of attendees. * Please wear suitable clothing * Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult *...

RSPB Avocet cruises on the Exe Estuary (2016/2017 season)

Event Date: 
13/11/2016 - 11:30am to 27/02/2017 - 1:45pm
Venue: 
Exe Estuary,Topsham,Devon,EX3 0JJ

Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only.

See details below. Booking essential Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.

All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home...

RSPB - Brilliant bats, marvellous moths and ghostly goatsuckers

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 29 July 8.30 pm till late Price: Adult £5, child £3 (payable on at the start of the event)

Booking essential

Celebrate the final night of Heath Week and venture out into the dusk to track down the night time creatures living on the reserve including moths, nightjar, bats and more.

Booking essential.

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East Devon Heath Week is a week of heathland celebration organised in association with East Devon AONB, RSPB, Clinton Devon Estates, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust and East Devon District Council...

Bird ringing demonstration 24th September

Event Date: 
24/09/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing demonstration 3rd - 4th September

Event Date: 
03/09/2016 - 9:00am to 04/09/2016 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Come and watch bird ringing with the Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information or cancellation.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing demonstration 25th August

Event Date: 
25/08/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Come and watch bird ringing with the Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

What's that bird? 11th August

Event Date: 
11/08/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Island Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Improve your bird identification skills

Drop-in session - improve your bird identification skills, whatever your level of knowledge, with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Island Hide at Seaton Wetlands. Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing demonstration 2nd August

Event Date: 
02/08/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

RSPB - All of a flutter at Aylesbeare Common - an East Devon Heath Week Event

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 29 July 11 am-1 pm Price: Adult £4, child £2

Booking essential

This is the final day of East Devon Heath Week - so join us to experience this heathland wonderland.

Aylesbeare is full of colourful creatures on the wing, we have more butterflies and damselfly than any other RSPB reserve - impressive! Join our guides to step into this world as we go on a hunt for these stunning insects.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Booking essential. Click here to book via Eventbrite

Meet point: reserve car park at Joney’s Cross,...

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