Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-06 16:36

Birding Day Out

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
A day out birdwatching at local sites with our friendly leaders

Join our expert leaders for a day of field trips to various local sites.  We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds.  Numbers are limited so please book early.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£20 donation
Contact number: 
01206 738172
Contact email: 
abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
83412
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-06 16:32

Birding Day Out

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
A day out birdwatching at local sites near Abberton Reservoir, with our friendly leaders

Join our expert leaders for a day of field trips to various local sites.  We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds.  Numbers are limited so please book early.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£20 donation
Contact number: 
01206 738172
Contact email: 
abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
83412
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-06 16:16

Thames Barge Trip

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-04-20 08:00 - 19:30
Summary: 
Barge trip from Maldon

Join us as we set sail from Maldon for a full day's birdwatching along the River Blackwater.  Fully catered trip.  Booking in advance is essential.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£50
Audience: 
Adults
Contact number: 
01206 738172
Contact email: 
abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Registration details: 
Booking in advance is essential
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
83412
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Joining instructions will be sent out about 2 weeks prior to the event
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-06 13:46

Migration Watch

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join us as we search for early spring migrants

Take a gentle stroll with us around the nature reserve and scan from the viewing mound in search of spring arrivals from the Continent, including warblers, nightingale, hirundines and terns, and any winter visitors late leaving.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 donation
Contact number: 
01206 738172
Contact email: 
abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
2 hours total
Walk distance: 
0.75
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
83412
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-06 13:39

Migration Watch

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join us as we search for early spring migrants

Take a gentle stroll with us around the nature reserve and scan from the viewing mound in search of spring arrivals from the Continent, including warblers, nightingale, hirundines and terns, and any winter visitors late leaving.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 donation
Contact number: 
01206 738172
Contact email: 
abberton@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
2 hours total
Walk distance: 
0.75
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
83412
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-05 17:03

DYS: Farmland Breeding Birds in Spring

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-05-18 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Due to popular demand, Adrian Hickman will run another course focussing on identifying farmland breeding birds, their food resources and agri-environment stewardship schemes. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

This will be different from the winter course. Theory session for an hour followed by two to three hours in the field, including a walk around a local farm, currently in Higher Level Stewardship, to practise bird identification and see a range of stewardship features.  

Booking essential. Please download and return the booking form.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£30 (BBOWT volunteers free)
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Reception
Contact number: 
01865 775476
Contact email: 
volunteering@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Slater Centre, Greenham Business Park nr. Newbury, Berks
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-05 16:49

Nature Tots

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-05-18 13:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
An opportunity for your preschool little ones to interact with and learn from nature. Come along for outdoor nature play, games, stories and craft on our wild and wonderful nature reserve. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tea, biscuits and mud provided!

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 donation/participating child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Christine Donaldson
Contact number: 
01235 862024
Contact email: 
christinedonaldson@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, nr Didcot, Oxon
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Town: 
Didcot
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-05 16:46

Nature Tots

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-05-18 09:30 - 11:30
Summary: 
An opportunity for your preschool little ones to interact with and learn from nature. Come along for outdoor nature play, games, stories and craft on our wild and wonderful nature reserve. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tea, biscuits and mud provided!

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 donation/participating child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Christine Donaldson
Contact number: 
01235 862024
Contact email: 
christinedonaldson@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, nr Didcot, Oxon
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Town: 
Didcot
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-05 16:44

Miniature Meadow Meander*

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-05-18 13:30 - 16:00
Summary: 
Greenham and Crookham Commons has a rich flora, contributing to its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Join local ecologist Peter Creed for a stroll across the commons meadows to seek out the more unusual tiny flowers that are indicative of the short grassland across the site. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Please wear sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. It will also be useful to take a hand lens if you have one and a kneeling cushion, like the lightweight garden kneelers, as you’ll be getting down regularly to look at very short flowers! 

Event organised by West Berkshire Council. Booking essential. Assistance dogs only please. Minimum age: 12yrs+
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3.50
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Nature Discovery Centre
Contact number: 
01635 874381
Contact email: 
naturecentre@westberks.gov.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Control Tower main car park, off Bury's Bank Road.
Address
Location: 
Greenham Common, nr Newbury, Berks
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-05 16:37

Sale of plants and books

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-05-18 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Sale of plants and books in aid of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Contact name: 
Martin Sell
Contact number: 
0118 9471170
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Woodley Shopping Precinct, Headley Road, Woodley, Berks
Postcode: 
RG5 3JW