Leader: Dot Jones With its hulking frame of a decommissioned nuclear power station, it may not sound like the best place for a birdwatching trip, but appearances can be deceptive. Its location on the banks of the Severn estuary and the return of parts of the site to nature make it a great place to...
Leader: Simon Ashley An early spring walk along the River Frome in Stroud. As winter recedes, the local birdlife becomes more active, offering a perfect opportunity to witness some of our most charismatic river and woodland species. This flat, accessible walk takes us through a variety of rich habitats, each with its own special residents....
Leader: Simon Ashley Purple Sandpiper An Early start, but it should be worth it. We’ll head straight down to the southerly promontory - We will be sea watching looking out for early migrants. Portland Bill is a prime location for birdwatching due to its strategic position on migration routes. The topography of the area concentrates...
Leader - Simon Ashley Our primary target will be the elusive Ring Ouzel – these relatives of our more common blackbird, with their distinctive white crescent breasts, habitually make a pit stop en route to areas like Snowdonia and higher mountainous regions. Their appearance here is all too brief, and the middle two weeks of...
Leader: Mike Smart Coombe Hill Meadows, managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, is a prime wetland habitat that attracts a diverse range of bird species. Our visit in April means many of the migrants are fresh in and will be trying to establish their nesting territories. Here's what we can expect to see: Curlew Black-tailed Godwit -...