April (was March) Birdsong Academy Walkshop - Herstmonceux Castle

**This is the new date for the workshop originally due to take place on 24 March. Tickets for the 24 March are valid for this event**

Join a half-day walking workshop to explore how to identify common resident and migratory birds by ear, in the wildlife-rich historic parkland and gardens of Herstmonceux Castle.

Each ‘walkshop’ includes:

• Before the day, access to step-by-step audio lessons on how to identify five key species by sound
• A gentle 2 to 2.5-hour walk around the woodland, lakeside and parkland at Herstmonceux Castle. 
• Potential species encountered will include Goldcrest, Song & Mistle Thrushes, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Great Spotted & Green Woodpeckers, Robin, Blackbird, Dunnock, Stock Dove, common finches, crows & tits, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
• Updates from the estate team on plans to protect and restore important habitats for wildlife on the estate
• A sit-down Q&A session to end the morning
• Small group size (maximum 12 participants)
• Starts 9am, finishes 12.30pm

This event is led by Charlie Peverett, Founder of Birdsong Academy. 

A few more details: 

• ROUTE: The route for the walk includes some potentially muddy paths and gently ups and down, but it will be taken slowly. Walking boots are recommended.
• WEATHER: The walk will go ahead unless there is a weather warning for rain or wind in place, in which notice will be given via email on the previous day (with tickets valid for a future event)
• CHILDREN: Accompanied children aged 12+ are welcome to attend. 
• DOGS are brilliant but not always conducive to group bird listening, so they need to be left at home for this event.