EVENTS HOME
14th
RSPB Somerset Bird watching for beginners. RSPB Ham Wall nature reserve. 2pm-5pm. Come and learn how to identify the fantastic wildlife that gathers on the reserve at this time of year. The reserve wardens will take you through all the steps for wildlife identification as well as providing background information about the species seen. No previous experience required. The walk is followed by delicious soup, homemade cookies and hot drinks at Meare Manor (included in price). £6.50 per person. Booking essential, contact Meare Manor 01458 860449.
31st
RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
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RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
1st
RSPB Somerset Birdwatching for beginners walk. Ham Wall. 8.30-11.30am. Come and learn how to identify the fantastic birdlife on the reserve at this time of year. Listen out for the enigmatic call of the male Bittern as it booms amongst the reedbed. The reserve wardens will take you through all the steps for bird identification as well as providing background information about the species seen. No previous experience required. Followed by delicious filled jacket potato and hot drinks at Meare Manor (included in price). £7.00 per person. Booking essential, contact Meare Manor 01458 860449.
7th
RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
8th
RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
14th
RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
15th
RSPB Somerset Mr Boombastic dawn chorus walk. Ham Wall. 6am-9am Come along to Ham Wall to listen out for the enigmatic call of the male bittern as it booms amongst the reedbed, Enjoy the sights and sounds of the reserve at this most spectacular time of day. Followed by delicious breakfast rolls and hot drinks at Meare Manor (included in price). £7.00 per person. Booking essential, contact Meare Manor 01458 860449.
15th
RSPB Somerset Date with nature – Herons Above Swell Wood. Through March and April experience the sights and sounds of the south west's largest heronry in Swell Wood. Come and meet a warden to learn about some of the woodland birdsongs, identify the trees and spring flowers, and experience the joy of woodlands in early spring. No booking required. Free entry. Donations welcome.
19th
South Somerset RSPB Local Group ‘BRITISH OWLS’ – a talk presented by Ian McGuire, who is a wildlife enthusiast and specialist in educating on the conservation of owls and other birds of prey. Ian’s talk is packed full of information on British owls and is accompanied by over 100 high quality images. Also a fascinating array of sound files of owls, which is a very popular part of the show. The Millennium Hall, Seavington St. Mary, nr. Ilminster, Somerset, 7.30pm. Group members £2.50, non-group members £3.50, under 18s free. Wheelchair access. Non-members very welcome. Call 01460240740 or go to www.rspb.org.uk/groups/southsomerset for further details.
20th
RSPB Somerset Evening moorland wildlife walk. West Sedgemoor. 7pm-9pm. Join us for a stroll down to the moor. We hope to hear the beautiful song of the nightingale, and if we keep an eye on the sky you may experience one of the weirdest aerial displays and noises of the snipe out on the moor! Marvel at the cowslips and orchids, listen for bats and other creatures of the wet meadows. Uneven track so wear stout footwear. Torch essential. Insect repellent recommended. Meet Swell Wood Car Park (ST361238) TA3 6PX. RSPB members £2.00/non-members £5.00, U18 free. Booking essential. Call 07774 620879 or email west.sedgemoor@rspb.org.uk.
Every Thursday
RSPB Somerset Bittern Watch. RSPB Ham Wall. Drop in between 10am to 3pm every Thursday in May to join our wardens and watch the bitterns take to the air to perform their exciting aerial courtship chases. For details visit www.rspb.org.uk/reserves or email ham.wall@rspb.org.uk or ring 01458 860494. Free event.
6th
RSPB Somerset Dawn Chorus walk. RSPB Swell Wood. 6.30am-8.30am Spring sounds at Swell Wood on International Dawn Chorus day. Help from a warden to identify one song from another. Then retire to a local pub for a full English breakfast (additional charge). RSPB members £2.00/non-members £5.00, U18 free. Booking essential, 07774 620879 or swell.wood@rspb.org.uk.
12th
RSPB Somerset Spring Family Open Day at Greylake family event. RSPB Greylake. 10am-4pm. Come and try out our new reedbed loop. Pond dipping, willow weaving, drawing and photography competitions, reedbed treasure trail, quizzes, badge-making. Bring the family and enjoy a picnic and have some fun in the sun. Refreshments available. Free event. Donations welcome.
12th
RSPB Somerset Evening wildlife stroll walk. RSPB Greylake 8pm-10.30pm. Come and experience the weird aerial displays and noises of snipe on the moor. Listen for bats and other creatures of the wet meadow. Marvel at the moths of the night. Wear stout footwear. Torch essential. Insect repellent recommended. £5 per person. Booking essential, 07774 620879 or email greylake@rspb.org.uk.
17th
South Somerset RSPB Local Group FILM SHOW: ‘Born To Fly’ – the new RSPB film. Follow the European crane – one of the world’s highest flying birds – on its epic journey south from the Arctic , across Europe to the sun-drenched oak woodlands of Spain and Portugal. Also: ‘Crane Country’ – s short film about The Great Crane Project. The Millennium Hall, Seavington St. Mary, nr. Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 OQH - 7.30pm. Group members £2.50, non-group members £3.50, under 18’s free. Wheelchair access. Non-members very welcome. Call 01460240740 or go to www.rspb.org.uk/groups/southsomerset for further details. .
20th
RSPB Somerset Mr Boombastic dawn chorus walk. Ham Wall. 6am-9am Come along to Ham Wall to listen out for the enigmatic call of the male bittern as it booms amongst the reedbed, Enjoy the sights and sounds of the reserve at this most spectacular time of day. Followed by delicious breakfast rolls and hot drinks at Meare Manor (included in price). £7.00 per person. Booking essential, contact Meare Manor 01458 860449.
27th
RSPB Somerset Flowers, bugs and butterflies walk. West Sedgemoor. Take a stroll out into the heart of West Sedgemoor to look at some of the finest and most unspoilt hay meadows in the whole country. Sun hat, sun cream and insect repellent recommended. RSPB members £2.00/non-members £5.00, U18 free. Booking essential, 07774 620879 or email west.sedgemoor@rspb.org.uk. 2-4pm.
