Starlings on the Somerset Levels

Leader: Amanda Sultan-Black

Get ready for a spectacular natural event!  We’re headed to RSPB Ham Wall in the Somerset Levels, one of the best places in the country to witness the breathtaking winter starling murmurations. We have planned our visit for early February to maximise our chances of seeing this incredible aerial display. If our timing is right, we could be treated to the sight of hundreds of thousands of starlings performing their mesmerising “ballet” as they come in to roost.

But that’s not all! We’ll spend the early afternoon exploring other parts of the reserve, where we’ll have a good chance of spotting and hearing the elusive bittern. The reserve is also a haven for a wide variety of wintering ducks and waders. We’ll keep a lookout for predators like Marsh Harriers and peregrines that are often seen marauding the skies.

To make the day even better, we’ve booked a table for a delicious, great-value Sunday roast at the Ring of Bells in Moorlinch at 12:00 pm.

What could be a better way to spend a winter day?

We will coordinate lifts and lunch orders through our WhatsApp group.