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Guided Walk: Nightjars on Mottistone Estate

If you've ever wanted to spot a nightjar, then you can join our evening guided walk across the Mottistone Estate and we'll help you find one.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Nightjars are elusive creatures, but as sun sets and darkness falls, our rangers will be able to help you hear and spot them on this moderate two mile walk around the Mottistone Estate.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Mottistone Gardens car park PO30 4ED (SZ405 838).

What to bring and wear

Please wear stout foot wear and weather suitable clothing for after sunset, and bring binoculars and a torch if you have them.

Other

Donations welcome. Please be aware that this event is very weather - dependent. If it's raining or too windy nightjars may not be seen.

Contact info

Isle of Wight Office

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Event summary

on
2 Jul to 3 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time