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Nightjars
Tuesday 25 June
As dusk falls on Dunwich Heath, the magical, other-worldly "churring" of Nightjars echoes across the heather and reverberates amid the birches and conifers. Perhaps the falcon-like silhouette of one of the birds themselves may be discernible as it hawks for aerial insects and flits between the trees.
This is a wonderful way of ending an evening that will begin with a walk from the cliff-top National Trust car park to RSPB Minsmere's East Hide, where waders, gulls and wildfowl should be present in profusion.
On the heath, in the last of the light, we'll be looking for Dartford Warbler, Stonechats, Hobby and perhaps Woodlark.
Leader: John Grant
Meet at Dunwich Heath National Trust car park at 6pm
Contact Helen Gooderham to be included on the Leader’s list.
Photo © Kentish Plumber, CC-BY-NC-ND-2
Bird Ringing Demonstrations - NT Dunwich Heath & RSPB Minsmere
Sessions start Thursday 11th April at RSPB Minsmere
Waveney Ringing Group (WRG) is a team of friendly individuals with a range of bird ringing expertise. The team consists of trainees, C-permit holders and A- permit holders, with training endorsements, all who are dedicated to our voluntary role of studying birds.
Waveney Ringing Group showcase bird ringing at National Trust Dunwich Heath (Tuesdays) and RSPB Minsmere (Thursdays) from Easter through to the Autumn migration period. It's a great opportunity for youngsters to see birds close up - bring the family along to say hello.
Session Details - click here:
National Trust Dunwich Heath Sessions : At Heath Barn on Tuesdays 08:00-12:00
RSPB Minsmere Easter Dates : In the Discovery Centre on Thursdays 10:00-16:00
No booking is necessary at either venue but birds are early risers so there is often more to see earlier in the day. The sessions are weather dependent - we cannot bird ring in very wet and/or windy conditions so please check before travelling.
Find out more about the Club's bird ringing activities here
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