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February half term: Bird spotter trail

How many different birds will you see?

  • Booking not needed

Take a walk along the Leas, keeping your eyes peeled to spot as many types of bird as you can. We can guarantee you'll see a few... because they might not all be real!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per trail£2.00

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4+. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Collect your map and spotter sheet from second hand bookshop in the admissions area. Latest start, 3pm.

What to bring and wear

We'd advise wrapping up for the weather and wearing sensible shoes. Binoculars would be handy, but aren't essential.

Accessibility

Paths are largely flat, hard-surfaced. May be some uneven ground or muddy spots, depending on the weather.

Contact info

Souter Lighthouse

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