>February Events / >January Events / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / rspb / Wildlife January 23, 2013
Nature lovers in Suffolk have several opportunities this winter to discover the beauty and spectacle of huge flocks of ducks, geese and swans.
The RSPB is organizing a series of guided walks to mark World Wetlands Day, which celebrates the signing of an international agreement to protect the world’s most important wetlands for wildlife and people.
There is a rare opportunity to visit RSPB Havergate Island on Saturday 26 January 2013, with boats departing Orford Quay at 9 am and 12 noon. Places are strictly limited on each trip and must be booked in advance by phoning the RSPB Minsmere visitor centre on 01728 648281. Costs are £12 for RSPB members, £15 for non members.
If you prefer to stay on dry land, why not join the warden at RSPB North Warren, near Aldeburgh for a winter wildfowl walk on Saturday 26 January or Saturday 23 February 2013. Both walks leave the Thorpe Road car park, near the Scallop sculpture at 9.30 am and cost £5 per person. Please book via the Minsmere visitor centre.
There’s also a winter wildfowl walk at Minsmere on World Wetlands Day, Saturday 2 February 2013, at 10 am. Costs are £5 per person, plus entry fees for non members.
RSPB spokesman, Ian Barthorpe, said: “Nothing can beat a relaxing winter walk surrounded by huge flocks of ducks and geese. Their colours are amazing in winter, and the chorus of whistles, quacks and honks is a joy to the senses. A trip to Havergate is special at any time, North Warren is the best place in Suffolk to watch geese, and Minsmere always has a surprise in store.”
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