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.

As well as learning about these three important species – each of which owes its survival in the UK to the RSPB’s work at Minsmere – children can make an Easter card to take home.

Marsh harrier Mondays are on 11 and 18 April 2011. Bearded tit Tuesdays are on 12 and 19 April. Wetland Wednesdays are on 13 and 20 April. All three events start at 10 am, 11 am or 12 pm and will last for about one hour. Advance booking is recommended, and activities cost £1.50 per child.

The Minsmere Easter Quiz Trail is a fun self-guided quiz trail on an Easter theme, with all completed entries receiving a special chocolate treat. This runs daily from Monday 11 to Monday 25 April, with no need to book. The quiz trail also costs £1.50 per child.

RSPB spokesman Ian Barthorpe said, “Minsmere is an incredible place to visit in spring. There are so many exciting birds to look for, various butterflies flitting about and frogspawn in the pond. We look forward to helping more families to discover nature at Minsmere over the Easter holidays.”

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing – help us keep it that way. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no 207076, Scotland no SC037654.

RSPB Minsmere is open daily. The visitor centre opens from 9 am to 5 pm. The RSPB Shop is open 10 am to 5 pm. The tearoom is open 10 am to 4.30 pm. Entry to the visitor centre is free. There is a charge for non-members to use the nature trails and birdwatching hides.

For full details of all families activities, guided walks and recent sightings at Minsmere, see www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere