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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife May 5, 2011
TIME TO CELEBRATE: SPRING IS SPRUNG The cuckoos are calling, the butterflies are flitting and the bluebells are blooming. Spring is here. The RSPB is inviting visitors to its flagship nature reserve at Minsmere, near Westleton to join them to celebrate spring on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2011. The annual Spring Celebration is […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife April 15, 2011
EASTER EGG-SPLORING ACTIVITIES AT RSPB MINSMERE Families visiting the Suffolk coast this Easter can discover the iconic species at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve with a series of fun-filled activity days. Marsh harrier Mondays, bearded tit Tuesdays and Wetland Wednesdays will introduce families to three of Minsmere’s important reedbed species: marsh harriers, bearded tits and bitterns. […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 23, 2011
RSPB Lowestoft & District Local Group April 2011 Events Friday 1st April 2011 ““Nature Near and Far”An illustrated talk by Malcolm Metcalf Public speaker, naturalist and world traveller. Venue: St. Mark’s Church Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. Visitors £2.50 Wednesday 6th April 2011 RSPB Field TripOulton Marshes and Fisher […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 22, 2011
Westleton Village Hall Registered Charity Number 1026353 www.onesuffolk.co.uk/westletonpc/villagehall Dunwich Forest Are you intersted in the management and conservation work planned for Dunwich Forest? Mel Kemp, RSPB, and Simon Leatherdale, Forestry Commission, will be describing plans for the forest in Westleton Village Hall on Saturday 26th March 2011 at 7:30pm. Wildlife Photographer Paul Sawyer will speak […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 2, 2011
rspb-minsmere All of the events below are at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3BY unless otherwise stated. Guided walks Costs: Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children half price, unless otherwise statedPlaces limited. Unless stated, booking is essential. Call 01728 648281 or email [email protected] March 2011 Discovering Minsmere March: Wed 9, Thurs 17, Fri […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife February 18, 2011
Celebrate National Nestbox Week at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve by making your own nestbox for birds this half term. The ‘Make a nestbox’ event offers families the chance to make their own nestbox to attract birds, especially blue tits, to nest in their gardens. The event takes places from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 February […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife February 10, 2011
RSPB Lowestoft & District Local Group RSPB Events March Friday 4th March 2011 “Secret Life of a Wood” An illustrated talk by Roger Hance, naturalist and photographer. Venue: St. Mark’s Church Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. Visitors £2.50 Thursday 31st March 2011 Kessingland and Benacre Meet at Kessingland Beach car park, […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife January 28, 2011
RSPB Lowestoft & District Local Group Field Trips Friday 4th February 2011 “Birds of East Anglia” An illustrated talk by Bill Baston, wildlife and landscape photographer. Venue: St. Mark’s Church Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad Time: 7.15pm. for 7.30pm. All welcome. Visitors £2.50 Wednesday 23rd February 2011 Field trip to Minsmere RSPB Reserve. Meet at reserve car […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife January 23, 2011
Magpie Magpies are passerine birds of the crow family. Magpies seem to be jacks of all trades – scavengers, predators and pest-destroyers, their challenging, almost arrogant attitude has won them few friends. CharacteristicsThe magpie has black-and-white plumage and a long tail, the tail accounts for over half the total length of the bird. The head, […]
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BIRDFOOD MASTERCHEF AT MINSMERE Suffolk’s garden birds are set to benefit from the culinary skills of families visiting RSPB Minsmere nature reserve thanks to a special Birdfood Masterchef event. Birdfood Masterchef, on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 January 2011, is a fun family event, where children will make bird feeders and fat cakes to take […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife November 14, 2010
Chaffinch CharacteristicsThe colouring of the male Chaffinch at rest is unmistakable; its large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14-16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish under-parts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still easily recognisable. HabitatThe Chaffinch […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wildlife November 4, 2010
GET CLOSE TO NATURE FOR A GUILT-FREE CHRISTMAS Are you stuck for an idea for a Christmas gift? Do you or your loved ones love nature? Would you like to escape the high street crowds? We’ve got just the event for you at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve with our annual Minsmere Christmas Fair. The Christmas […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife October 13, 2010
FAMILY FUN TO FEED THE BIRDS AT RSPB MINSMERE Families visiting RSPB Minsmere nature reserve during the October half term can have fun getting mucky making bird cake and feeders to take home for their own gardens. The make a bird feeder and craft activities days run from 11 am to 3 pm from Monday […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife October 2, 2010
Green Woodpecker CharacteristicsThe green woodpecker is very colourful, especially in springtime. It has a bright red crown, green back, greenish/buff under parts and yellowish rump. The male has a red stripe under its eye and the female has a black stripe. The tail is blackish with green barring. The bill is grey-black and legs olive-grey. […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife September 3, 2010
RobinCharacteristicsThe robin’s association with Christmas is appropriate, for it is during the winter months that its colours are most marked, with it’s red breast at its reddest and it’s back a rich brown, both contrasting brilliantly with its whitish under parts. Young birds have speckled plumage and look like young nightingales. HabitatThe Robin is often […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife August 31, 2010
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER DISPLAYS HIS WORK AT NATURE RESERVE The popular tearoom gallery at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve hosts an exciting exhibiton by award-winning young photographer, Harry Emmerson, during September. Harry, who is studying for an A-level in photography, won 2nd prize in a 2009 British Wildlife Photographic National Competition, so his shots are sure to […]