Winter bird ID and WeBS (1-day, RSPB Lodmoor, Dorset)

Gadwall by Paul Hillion
Level
Beginner/Improver
Presenter
Matt Collis
Date
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 10:00 to 16:00
Places
Fully booked

Improve your winter bird ID skills and discover the Wetland Bird Survey on this 1-day course.

Improve your winter bird ID skills and learn about the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) on this one day course for relative beginners and improvers. With a focus on waterfowl and waders, discover more about our winter birds at this great winter birding site. Expect a combination of indoor sessions covering the basics of bird identification and outdoor sessions to build your confidence in the field.

This course aims to provide you with the following:

  • An overview of the birds you can expect to see in the UK in winter, and the habitats in which to look for them.
  • Identification pointers for a range of common winter birds.
  • Specific guidance on how to distinguish between similar-looking winter waders and waterfowl.
  • An introduction to the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) and how it works.

This 1-day course costs £60. The price includes teaching, course materials and refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch.

Online booking is available for this event but if you have any queries about booking a place, please email Anne.Cotton [at] bto.org or ring 01786 458021.

Website
https://weymouthandportlandrfc.rfu.club/

Location

Weymouth & Portland RFC
Monmouth Avenue
DT3 5HZ Weymouth
United Kingdom