The walks are aimed at beginners and amateur naturalists who want to learn more about the countryside around them and identify what they see. All the walks are at a leisurely pace with frequent stops to identify wildlife. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed with an emphasis on learning. While the walks are aimed at adults, older children with a keen interest in wildlife are welcome.
Please check availability before sending payment. Unfortunately, dogs are generally not allowed on the walks.
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September, 2008 |
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A Haven at Titchfield
Thursday, September 4th: Titchfield Haven is a great place for migrating birds, especially waders. Will there be Curlew Sandpiper or Little Stint here today?
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Project Fred Charity Bird Race
Sunday, September 7th: Fancy a challenge and the chance to raise money for charity? Join us to see how many bird species we can find today - all for a good cause.
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Wader wander at Pennington Marshes
Thursday, September 25th: Do waders confuse you? Are you left wondering if your Dunlin is really a Stint? Join us on this morning visit to Pennington Marshes to look at waders and sort out their identifying features.
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October, 2008 |
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Red Deer rut in the Forest
Thursday, October 2nd: Join us this evening to see majestic Red Deer stags proclaim ownership of their harem of does.
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Red Deer watch
Saturday, October 4th: Join us early this morning to see majestic Red Deer stags proclaim ownership of their harem of does.
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Migrant watch at Stanpit Marsh
Monday, October 6th: A walk around Stanpit Marsh to see migrant birds as they leave our shores for warmer climes. Yellow Wagtails are often here in autumn.
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Normandy migrants
Friday, October 10th: A walk around the coastal lagoons and fields of Normandy Marsh, just outside Lymington. Migrants may include Yellow Wagtails and Curlew Sandpipers.
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Finding the Fallow
Thursday, October 23rd: A walk to see Fallow Deer in Queens Meadow where they rut at this time.
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November, 2008 |
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Wilverley and the Naked Man
Sunday, November 2nd: A winter walk around this lovely area of heath. A Great Grey Shrike has been here for the past two winters!
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Wildlife wander at Keyhaven Marshes
Thursday, November 6th: Keyhaven is a great area with many birds due to the variety of habitats. Join us today to see what we can find.
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Winter birds at Calshot
Saturday, November 15th: Join me on this walk around Calshot to get to grips with those wintering wildfowl and waders.
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Trees and Hawfinches
Friday, November 21st: If you want to have wonderful views of Hawfinches then join me to watch them as they come here for an hour or so before going off to roost.
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Blashford Birding
Saturday, November 29th: Blashford Lakes is a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust reserve that has recently opened up new footpaths and hides. Goosander, Ruddy Duck and Green Sandpiper are often seen here in winter.
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December, 2008 |
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Deer at Dawn
Friday, December 5th: A walk to see the Fallow deer and varied birdlife in this wooded part of the New Forest, that includes Dartford Warblers and Hawfinches.
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Hawfinches and Mince Pies
Saturday, December 13th: A weekend chance to see Hawfinches coming in to roost - this time with mince pies!!
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Weymouth wander
Sunday, December 14th: A day exploring great bird watching areas around Weymouth. Divers, grebes and Bittern may be seen today.
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Pennington Christmas
Friday, December 19th: A morning walk around Pennington Marshes, a wonderful coastal wetland full of birds in winter.
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January, 2009 |
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New Year walk at Keyhaven
Saturday, January 3rd: Our annual start the New Year with a walk around Keyhaven to look for wintering waders and wildfowl.
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