Celebrate Bitterns in February 2006
A weekend of events is taking place to celebrate the achievements of the EU Life bittern project.
Why not come along to one of the events and see some of the work that has been done as part of the project and maybe even see a bittern.
Details of the events are as follows:
RSPB Ham Wall, Somerset - Sunday 26th February, 3pm - 5pm.
A winter starling and bittern roost, followed by soup, homemade cookies and hot drinks at Meare Manor. Booking is essential.
For more information contact Meare Manor on 01458 860449.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk - Friday 24th February, 4pm until dusk.
Bittern and harrier roost watch.
For more information contact Titchwell Marsh Visitor Centre on 01485 210779.
RSPB Marazion Marsh - Friday 24th February, 2pm until dusk.
Bittern hunt. Meet on the pavement opposite the marsh on the seafront.
For more information contact 01736 711682.
RSPB Dungeness, Kent - Sunday 26th February, 1pm - 3pm.
Bittern safari.
For more information contact 01797 320588.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, East Sussex - Sunday 26th February, 3.45pm - 5.30pm.
Bittern watch. Meet at Rye Harbour car park.
For more information contact 01797 223862.
Amwell Quarry Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire - Sunday 26th February, 4pm - 6pm.
Beware of the Bogblatter. Booking is essential
For more information contact Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust on 01727 858901.
Buttle Marsh, Norfolk - Friday 24th February, 1.30pm
Winter birds at Buttle Marsh - 2 hour walk.
For more information contact Broads Authority on 01603 610734
Seventy Acres Lake, Essex - Sunday 26th February, 4pm - 6pm
Guided walk around bittern watch point at Seventy Acres Lake. Meet at Fishers Green car park.
For more information contact Lee Valley Regional Park on 01992 702200.
