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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife August 30, 2010
MEET THE AUTHOR: LEADING AUTHOR VISITS MINSMERE rspb-minsmere One of the UK’s leading writers of natural history books, Richard Mabey, will be at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve on Sunday 5 September to sign copies of his highly acclaimed books, including The Barley Bird: Notes on the Suffolk Nightingale. Now Norfolk-based, Richard has been hailed by […]
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IT’S ALL BLACK AND WHITE FOR RETURN TO AVOCET ISLAND Famous as the Island of Avocets, RSPB Havergate Island will be open to visitors for a special weekend searching for these handsome wading birds on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September. Access to Havergate is restricted to just a handful of visitor trips per year, […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife July 26, 2010
Families look to the future at RSPB Minsmere rspb-minsmere Families on the Suffolk coast can enjoy a fun-filled day discovering nature at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve’s annual family days this summer. In a change from previous years, the family days will be held each Thursday from 29 July to 26 August, giving more families the […]
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Grey Heron These large, striking birds can be spotted standing motionless at the water’s edge, waiting patiently for prey. CharacteristicsThe Grey heron is an unmistakable, large bird with its long legs, long graceful neck, and long, pointed yellow bill. The Grey Heron is approximately 84-120cm in length with a wingspan of approx 155-175cm. HabitatThey Grey […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife July 21, 2010
Set Sail For A Havergate Island Adventure rspb-minsmere Have you ever wanted to visit Suffolk’s only island? Here’s your chance! You can join RSPB guides for a special tour of the unspoilt wilderness that is RSPB Havergate Island, close to Orford, from Saturday 21 August to Tuesday 24 August 2010. Local volunteers from the RSPB […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife June 10, 2010
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] June Weekend wildlife walkJune: Sat 12 & Sun 27Start at […]
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image © Copyright Roger Miller Midsummer’s new arrivals on Suffolk’s only Island rspb-minsmere Let’s celebrate summer! Spring has finally arrived, and as midsummer’s day approaches, there are signs of new life everywhere, as visitors to RSPB Havergate Island nature reserve will discover on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2010. The ‘Signs of new life […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife May 20, 2010
Discover Nature At Minsmere For Springwatch 2010 rspb-minsmere With the BBC’s Springwatch series set to return to our screens in early June, visitors to RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, near Westleton, can join in the fun on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June with a special Springwatch with the RSPB weekend. As Kate and Chris enthral […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife April 23, 2010
Pied WagtailCharacteristicsThe pied wagtail is a long-tailed small bird, unmistakable with its bold black, grey and white plumage. The male’s summer plumage has a white forehead, cheeks and belly; jet-black crown, nape, throat, breast, back, flanks, tail and wings, but the tail has white outer feathers and the wings have white wing bars and white […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife April 15, 2010
Love Nature? Celebrate Spring At Minsmere! Wildlife lovers on the Suffolk coast are invited to celebrate spring at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2010 at the annual Spring Celebration. RSPB wardens and volunteers will be on hand throughout the weekend to help visitors to spot and identify Minsmere’s special […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 28, 2010
Mad March Hares In April On Suffolk’s Only Island Roll up, roll up for nature’s version of Bruno versus Tyson on a remote Suffolk island, as the RSPB invites you to watch boxing hares on their Havergate Island nature reserve over the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2010. The Havergate’s hares weekend […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 23, 2010
All of the events below are at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3BY unless otherwise stated. Guided walksCosts: Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children half price, unless otherwise statedPlaces limited. Unless stated, booking is essential. Call 01728 648281 or email [email protected] Weekend wildlife walkApril: Sat 3rd, Sun 11th, Sat 17th & Sun 25thStart […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife March 8, 2010
Meet The Real Easter Bunny, And Win Some Chocolate! Everyone loves the Easter bunny, but did you know you can meet the real thing at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve this Easter? From Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2010, families can part in the Minsmere Easter bunny hunt. As well as watching wild bunnies, there’s […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / the coast / Wild Birds / Wildlife February 23, 2010
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] Discovering MinsmereMarch: Wed 3rd, Wed 10th, Thurs 18th & Fri 26thStart […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds January 27, 2010
Looking for something to do at half term? Then visit RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, near Westleton, or the RSPB Wildlife Information Centre at Snape Maltings, to enjoy family fun and discover some wonderful nature on your doorstep. The theme at Minsmere each day from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 2010 is Homes for Wildlife, […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wild Birds / Wildlife January 15, 2010
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch takes places on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2010, and to help families to prepare there’s a chance to make your own bird feeder at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve the week before. The Big Garden Birdwatch: Make a Bird feeder event runs from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm on […]