Ilam Park: Bird Ringing Demonstration
Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Come along to our bird ringing demonstration and see what birds we will humanely catch. Watch as Bryn our volunteer bird ringer and certified BTO monitor takes a range of important measurements of the birds before fitting harmless rings on their legs. Bryn will take you through the process of bird ringing, and explain the science and motivation behind the many projects that use it. Bryn will also be able to show and explain all the equipment used and talk about some of the wonderful projects across the National Trust. There may even be opportunities to learn how to safely hold certain birds and help us release them after being measured.
Drop in any time between 6am and 10:30am.
This event will run weather permitting and must be run early on in the day when the birds are most active.
There is no admission charge to Ilam Park and this event, like all our events is open to members of the National Trust and non members. All money raised goes straight back into looking after the White Peak.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet by the bird feeder next to the path up to the stableyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm, because we're starting early it may not be very warm yet.
- Accessibility
Accessible for all.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: 2026 Canihike with Nose and Paws Active
Join us for an exciting new kind of event with your four legged friend!
Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count
Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.
Ilam Park: February Bird Box Detectives trail
Grab you detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Ilam Park and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.
Dovedale Big Litter Pick
Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.