Join BTO Scotland and North Ayrshire Council Rangers for a practice session on wader and waterbird ID, learning key features and transferable skills. Come along and have a go at the Wetland Bird Survey on the loch at Eglinton.
Key information
Date / Time: 10:00 - 13:00 on 12 Oct 2025
Location: Eglinton Country Park, , North Ayrshire, KA12 8TA, United Kingdom
Type: Training
Level: Beginner, Improver
Led by: Steve Willis
Cost: Free
Places: 0
Join BTO Scotland staff member Steve Willis and Graeme Walla from North Ayrhsire Council to practise your waterbird ID skills. During this small-group event we will enjoy spending time together looking at waterbirds and any other species that are present.
We'll practise a range of skills, including key ID features for particular species, and broader transferable skills that will help with your development as a birdwatcher. We'll go to the loch and have a go at counting the birds there, as the Rangers do once a month for the Wetland Bird Survey.
This is a fantastic opportunity to increase your confidence in a supportive environment, plus meet some like-minded souls and enjoy learning about birds!
- The event will take place at Eglinton Country Park in North Ayrshire.
- Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.