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Bird ringing: Gibside Summer of Play

Time for a feathered Adventure!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Ever wondered how birds travel thousands of miles and always find their way home? Join us for bird ringing, where you’ll see real-life bird detectives in action. Watch as expert ringers gently tag our feathered friends, helping scientists track their incredible journeys.

You might even get a close-up look at a tiny bird, discovering the secrets hidden in their wings. Can you guess where they’re heading next? It’s like solving a mystery, only with birds.

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