Guided Bird Walk
Hatfield Forest is a National Nature Reserve and SSSI. This rich mosaic of habitats support a range of native and migratory bird species. Join the Hatfield team to discover the birds, explore their habitats and how they are conserved.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Start the morning at our lakeside Shell House for a chat with our Ecological Monitoring team. The team will talk about the different bird species we have at the Forest, their different habitats and the methods we use to survey them. You'll head out on a walk for approximately one hour exploring the habitats and identifying different species along the way.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
This walk is aimed at an adult and family audience.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Shell House fifteen minutes before the walk.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather as we will walk in the rain or shine. We suggest bringing layers and water.
- Accessibility
This walk will take place over uneven terrain. If you have any access considerations, please get in touch with us to discuss them.
- Other
This event is free, but booking is essential to secure your space. Please provide your name at the gate to gain entry to the Forest. It is a 10 minute drive from the main gate to the Lake area, so please allow time for this journey in your travel time.
Upcoming events
Hatfield Forest walks -Houblons and Hornbeams
Discover the fascinating story of Hatfield Forest on a walk through the history of this extraordinary ancient hunting forest.
Parent and Child Mindfulness
Join Billie, beside the lake, for an hour of mindfulness and connection with your child.
Breathwork in the Forest
A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.