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Friday 9 January - Thursday 15 January 7.30 pm Friday 16 January - Thursday 22 January 7.30 pm Friday 23 January - Thursday 29 January 7.30 pm | ||
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01 / 12
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB on a walk in search of the wetland wonders at Minsmere, from whistling wigeons to secretive snipe. Learn about what makes Minsmere so important for wintering ducks, geese and wading birds, as they celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
01 / 13
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Watching wildlife, Suffolk Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
01 / 14
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01 / 15
Start: 10:00
End: 12:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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01 / 17
Start: 09:30
End: 12:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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01 / 23
Start: 10:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
01 / 24
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Watching wildlife, Suffolk Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
01 / 25
Start: 14:00
A tour of Sutton Hoo focussing on the life of Edith Pretty who instigated the 1939 excavations and donated Anglo-Saxon treasure to the nation. Includes access to Tranmer House (Edith's former home), followed by a cream tea. Booking Booking Essential 01394 389737 Where to Meet Visitor Centre Pricing | ||
01 / 26
Start: 10:00
End: 12:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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02 / 1
Start: 09:30
End: 12:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. Booking essential Price For more information about this event Start: 11:30
End: 14:30
Venue Sutton Hoo A wonderful winter walk looking for teal, avocets, ducks, geese and other bird visitors to the Deben estuary. Soup and hot pudding after your walk. Booking Essential 01394 389737 Suitable for Groups Pricing | ||
02 / 2
Start: 09:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB on a walk in search of the wetland wonders at Minsmere, from whistling wigeons to secretive snipe. Learn about what makes Minsmere so important for wintering ducks, geese and wading birds, as they celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 3
Start: 10:00
End: 12:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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02 / 9
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Watching wildlife, Suffolk Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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02 / 11
Start: 10:00
End: 12:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 12
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02 / 13
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02 / 14
Start: 09:30
End: 12:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 15
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02 / 16
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02 / 17
Start: 09:30
End: 12:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join the RSPB on this beginners’ walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as they show you some of Minsmere’s wildlife. Booking essential Time Price For more information about this event Start: 10:30
End: 14:30
Hands-on activity, Suffolk Celebrate National Nestbox Week with fun crafts on the theme of nests and nestboxes. You can even make your own nestbox. All materials supplied, and you can take home what you make. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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02 / 19
Start: 10:00
End: 12:30
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 20
Start: 10:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Valentine’s Day is traditionally the date when birds pair up for the spring. Join the RSPB as they search for early signs of spring, including birdsong and courtship behaviour. Will there be any frogspawn yet? they’ll look for signs of wildlife on this family walk, suitable for younger children and their parents. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 21
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Watching wildlife, Suffolk Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 22
Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
A tour of Sutton Hoo focussing on the life of Edith Pretty who instigated the 1939 excavations and donated Anglo-Saxon treasure to the nation. Includes access to Tranmer House (Edith's former home), followed by a cream tea. Booking Essential 01394 389737 Where to Meet Visitor Centre Pricing | ||
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02 / 24
Start: 09:30
Guided walk, Suffolk There is more to Minsmere than wildlife. Join the RSPB as they explore Minsmere’s fascinating history, from the 12th century monks of Leiston Abbey to the battle to keep Hitler at bay, and why this led to the arrival of the RSPB in 1947. Discover what the future may hold too. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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02 / 27
Start: 10:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
02 / 28
Start: 08:00
End: 13:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the wardens for a stroll around Westleton Heath looking for early signs of spring. They’ll look for singing woodlarks and Dartford warblers, plus stonechats and flowering gorse. Meet at the Natural England car park on Westleton Heath (TM 459 696). Booking essential via Minsmere visitor centre. Booking essential Location Price For more information about this event | ||
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Start: 09:30
End: 12:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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03 / 4
Start: 09:30
End: 13:00
Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB to learn about the reserve’s birds and other wildlife, as well as the habitats they have there and how they manage them. Their guides will show you Minsmere’s varied wildlife, give tips on good fieldcraft, and help you to get the most from your visit to one of Britain’s premier birdwatching spots. Suitable for all abilities. Booking essential Price For more information about this event | ||
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